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Paranormal Politics, The Language of Victimhood, and More

Paranormal Politics, The Language of Victimhood, and More

In 18th-century England, belief in ghosts splintered along political lines.

Oct 29, 2021
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In 18th-century England, belief in ghosts splintered along political lines: Tories believed in the supernatural; Whigs doubted   ... more »

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