The pivotal accuser at the trials ... Salem town justice who handled the bulk of the early depositions—made the decision to interrogate her last. She began with a denial, one with which the ...

In 1692, the colonial town of Salem, Massachusetts, became caught up in a fervor over alleged witchcraft. In her new book “The Witches,” Stacy Schiff explores what led a group of Puritans to ...

The Salem Witch Trials weren’t just mass hysteria—they were fueled by fear, flawed justice, and silence. Mary Easty’s brave defense shook the court, but not enough to save her life. More for You ...

There are several contemporary sources, including court records ... In her book A Fever in Salem: A New Interpretation of the New England Witch Trials, Laurie Winn Carlson draws on these events ...

The black, red, gray and pink design honors the thousands of individuals—mostly women—who were persecuted under the Scottish Witchcraft Act On This Day in History On this day in 1690 ...

the Witch House is the only structure in Salem still standing that has direct ties to the 1692 witch trials. Because of this, it is a crucial stop on any Salem itinerary (and included on many of ...

One is an immersive narration of the 1692 Salem witch trials featuring costumed life-size mannequins, lighting and prerecorded narration, and the second, titled "Witches: Evolving Perceptions ...

“It’s time to rename it what it really is, The Salem Witch Trial,” said Ludwick. Chair Salem defended the special committee after the meeting wrapped up. When we asked whether he regretted ...

A 350-year-old estate linked to the Salem witch trials and the Revolutionary War is on the market in Beverly. Located at 252 Essex St. in Beverly, the home was originally constructed by William ...