The Salem witch trials are famous, but throughout history thousands were executed for the impossible crime of witchcraft. Most suspects were poor women, elderly, indigenous people or disabled ...

One of the reasons that the Salem witch craze has such a hold on our imagination is the detailed testimony available to us. There are several contemporary sources, including court records, of both ...

On this day in 1690, "Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick" attracted colonial officials' ire by repeating a scandalous rumor and condemning a British alliance with the Mohawk Meilan ...

You don't really need to be a fan of horror films to know of the Salem witch trials. The horrific reality is of course, etched in history. But what this dark chapter of America's early days truly ...

The 17th century Salem witch trials were a formative time in America's early history, and have remained at the forefront of the national consciousness ever since. This series of prosecutions and ...

The resolution would posthumously absolve the seven women and one man who faced allegations of “Conjuration, Witchcrafte and ...

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The name of this famed Salem attraction can be misleading – it was never home to any witches –nevertheless, it warrants a visit. Formerly the residence of infamous Judge Jonathan Corwin, the ...

The Salem Witch Museum is perfect for first-time visitors to Salem. Founded in 1972, this museum offers two types of presentations: One is an immersive narration of the 1692 Salem witch trials ...