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 ...

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 ...

He was once accused of beating a farmhand to death and was rumored to have set fire to John Proctor's home in retaliation for a court ... witch trials, as documented in 'A Historical Sketch of ...

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 ...

A new exhibition on the Salem witch trials explores how the meaning of ... had this identity used against them by abusers and family court systems see it as a pathway to safety and acceptance.

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 ...

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 ...

Use extra caution. && DANVERS — More than a million tourists visit Salem every year to learn about the 1692 Witch Trials. Now, a new tour hopes to showcase many of the significant historic sites ...

While best known for its notorious witch trials in the late 1600s, Salem, Massachusetts, has a lot more to offer. These Salem tours offer an in-depth look at everything related to the trials ...