You're listening to an airwave media podcast.

Ben Franklin's world is a production of the

Omaha Institute and is sponsored by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. and welcome to episode 341 of Ben Franklin's world.

The podcast dedicated to helping you,

learn more about how the people and events

of our early American past have shaped the present day world

we live in.

And I'm your host, Liz Kovart.

I hope you're ready for some tricks, treats, and time travel,

because we're about to travel back to mid-17th century New France to investigate a case of demonic possession. to

investigate a case of demonic possession and exorcism.

Specifically, Mary Cowan, an associate professor of history at the University of Toronto, Mississauga.

We'll introduce us to a young French woman named Barb Alei and take us through her demonic

possession using details from her book, The Possession of Barb Alei, Diabolical Arts, and Daily Life in Early Canada.

Now during our investigation, Mary reveals the layout of Quebec City in 1660 and what it looked

and sounded like. Catholicism in early New France and how it was practiced.

And the case of Bar Bile, and her demonic possession.

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