Salem Oracle

Let's find out what happened between April 11th and 17th back in Salem 1692. This week's update includes more examinations and new accusations. Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

In this special episode, Maya welcomes guest Dustin Holden of the podcast Dustin Can Read and Watch for a conversation about Katherine Howe's young adult novel Conversion (2014). They explore the interplay between past and present, contemplate how this book can help us better understand the Salem Witch Trials and the actions of the afflicted girls, and cast actors in an imaginary movie version of this novel. Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

Maya catches listeners up on all the happenings in Salem over the last two weeks from March 28th to April 10th. Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

Maya fills listeners in on the week of March 21st to the 27th, including many spectral attacks and the examinations of Martha Corey, Rebecca Nurse, and Dorothy Good. Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

The week of March 14th to the 20th is filled with more fits, accusations, and just plain weirdness as the afflictions spread to adults, bite marks appear on the bodies of the afflicted, and one girl throws burning sticks around the room. Listen to find out the details of all these happenings. Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

In the Midnight Hour, Salem Cried More (Afflictions), More (Spectral Attacks), More (Accusations). Find out what happened in Salem from March 7th to 13th back in 1692. Things are getting more intense, and this is still only the beginning... Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

The Examinations Begin. Maya brings listeners back to the week of February 28th to March 6th, 1692, for a glimpse into the initial examinations of Sarah Good, Sarah Osborn, and Tituba. Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

How to Bake a Witch Cake. This week it's time for a little magic…and some accusations. Explore the happenings of February 21st to the 27th, 1692, to learn about the English folk magic custom of baking a witch cake and how this comes into play in Salem Village. The afflictions also spread to other girls and the first accusations of witchcraft are made. Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

A Diagnosis of Bewitchment. Let's take a look at February 14th to 20th, 1692. Hear a sermon by Reverend Samuel Parris, learn about Dr. William Griggs and the diagnosis of bewitchment, and gain insight into the Puritan practice of fasting that occurred in the Parris household during this time. Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

The New Charter and a Birthday Boy Named Cotton. Journey with Maya back to February 7 to 13th, 1692, to discover the significance of the new charter for Massachusetts Bay and get to know the minister Cotton Mather as he celebrates his 29th birthday. Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

Salem Village vs. Salem Town. This week Maya updates listeners on significant events from February 1-6, 1692, with a special focus on the tensions between Salem Village and Salem Town. Sarah Good also enters our story and we take a look at her background and place within the Village community. Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

Warfare and the Witch Hysteria. This week Maya updates listeners on significant events from January 24th to January 31st, 1692, with a special focus on the bloody attack at York in the District of Maine. Learn about what happened during this raid and why it is significant to the witch hysteria that will follow in the coming months. Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

In the cold, dark days of January 1692, two young girls of Salem Village begin to act strangely. It is said that they are "afflicted." This week Maya explores descriptions of these early afflictions of Abigail Williams and Betty Parris, introduces the residents of the Parris household, and shares a special tarot reading for the Salem Oracle project. Want to go deeper into the Salem Witch Trials? Become a member and gain access to exclusive bonus materials: illusorytime.com/salem-oracle

This week Maya covers some pertinent background information on the trials and breaks down a common misconception about what led to the afflictions of the young girls of Salem Village.

Cast your time-traveling spells... we're journeying together back to 1692 to the Salem Witch Trials. In this introductory episode, Maya offers an overview of the Salem Oracle project, shares her inspirations and connections to Salem, and contemplates why this event continues to intrigue people.