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 ...

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 ...

Contrary to the legends which surround the trials, no witch was ever burned in Massachusetts ... Arraigned on witchcraft charges before the Salem court, Cory steadfastly refused to answer any ...

While Salem is famous for its witch trials, Connecticut’s history is ... no longer be accepted in a court of law.” Those involved with the Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project would ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...