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Tracing Samhain: How Historians Reconstruct Halloween’s Ancient Roots
This episode examines the tangled web of sources scholars use to trace Halloween’s origins—from medieval Irish manuscripts and church annals to 19th‑century antiquarian compilations and early 20th‑century oral folklore. We unpack why reconstructing Samhain is more about navigating gaps than confirming myths, and how these debates shape modern perceptions of the holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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