Illusory Time

Maya and Adam discuss the process of renovating a 1971 Airstream and share initial thoughts on living in a 20' foot camper for the summer. Maya also reveals the upcoming name change for History Happy Hour. 

Maya is joined by Liz Helmer to chat about the Salem Witch Trials. They share the cutest meet-cute and cover the happenings of May 1692, as well as contemplate Roger Toothaker, the popularity of Salem, and common myths around the trials. Maya also offers some clues to upcoming changes for History Happy Hour. 

Listen in on contemplations around consciousness and altered states with this recording from the latest Virtual Salon event. Special thanks to our participants: Curt Nehring Bliss, Jean Carney, Amelia Cabral, and Josh Doolittle. 

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Maya reveals her favorite historical psychonauts (explorers of consciousness) and shares some of her original music with listeners. 

Maya discuss the history of salon gatherings and what participants can expect from the new virtual salon event offerings this summer. Plus, unexpected surprises! 

Maya updates listeners on the happenings in Salem Village during April 1692 as spectral attacks abound, accusations increase, and the examinations continue. 

Writer Lynda Wheat joins May for a discussion of the Salem Witch Trials to share her creative thesis project "Letters of Salem," contemplate magic, and explore moments where fiction meets history. 

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Jasmine Bumpers joins the show to share her knowledge on the world of archives and what it is like to work as an archivist. 

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Maya returns to a contemplation of the roots of American history by taking an Afrocentric approach and exploring the culture of Africa and experiences of enslaved Africans during the colonial era. 

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Maya contemplates questions around altered states of consciousness, including an exploration of drugs, meditation, amusement parks, and float tanks. 

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