It began in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister's daughter began to scream and convulse. It ended less than a year later, but not before 19 men and women had been hanged and an elderly man crushed to death. The panic spread quickly, involving th…
Tells the story of the victims, the accused witches, and the scheming officials that turned a mysterious illness into a witch hunt.
Tells the story of the victims, the accused witches, and the scheming officials that turned a mysterious illness into a witch hunt.
Offers a broad overview of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, providing information on the factors that led to the trials, their impact on American history, early interpretations of the trials, and other related topics.
