Cleaves married the daughter of Giles Corey - a man infamous in Salem's dark history. Accused of witchcraft ... prompting many residents to question the legitimacy of the witch trials, as documented ...

The black, red, gray and pink design honors the thousands of individuals—mostly women—who were persecuted under the Scottish Witchcraft Act Sarah Kuta On this day in 1690, "Publick Occurrences ...

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The Shocking History and Legacy of the Salem Witch Trials What fueled the frenzy that sent so many to their deaths in colonial America? And how did Americans reckon with the aftermath of the panic ...

The campaign for the 350 year-old house in Beverly, Massachusetts, brings to life the brutality of bitter winters in Puritan America – and the foundations are older than Sydney, Australia’s oldest ...

The last proceedings of the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts ended in 1693. But 331 years later, religious witch hunts remain a common — if not well-publicized — occurrence in countries ...

Several reviewers also noted that the museum itself is outdated and needs renovating, but that it's worth a visit if you're looking for a brief history lesson on the Salem witch trials.

Salem, Massachusetts is best known for the Witch Trials of 1692. That history turned the small town into a Halloween destination, with more than 1 million people flocking there in the month of October ...

While walking you'll learn about the Salem Witch Trials, maritime history and how Salem became known as "Witch City." Recent reviewers say tour guides are comical and knowledgeable. Tours run ...

Giles Corey, a farmer accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials, pleaded “not guilty.” He didn’t believe he’d achieve a fair trial and refused to speak. He was subsequently ...