Society
Episode 4 of History's Greatest Myths explore the theme of society and the myths that engulf memories of the past. These myths become woven into the fabric of our society, and, in some cases, passed down from generation to generation.
Myths surrounding feminism and the suffragettes still swirl. And links between these myths can also be seen through the stories of the Salem Witch Trials. Suffering is a recurring theme throughout the ages and this is explored in the myths of the bloody murders of Jack the Ripper and suffering as a result of the Stock Market crash. As with most moments in history, memories can create a foggy recollection of the past. Days gone by seem rosier than the present, so the Good Old Days are fetishised. But what happens when, in the case of the Flat Earthers, we look to the past and disregard science?
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