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Find out when English Colonists first settled in present day Salem including the original settlement's name. Get to know Englishmen Roger Conant & John Endecott including their job roles. Learn about the Puritan's as well as their religious beliefs. Discover what Salem refers to including the working relationship between Roger Conant & John Endecott. Go behind the scenes and learn about Puritan Migration Movement from 1620-1640. Determine if all Puritans who came into New England got accepted for what they believed in religious wise. Discover what unique military achievement being the first of its kind took place in Salem come December 13, 1636. Get an in depth analysis behind differences between those people living in Salem Town versus Salem Village. Determine what types of political and social divisions did Salem Village Residents contend with and whether or not the community as a whole was immune to conflict from within. Get a timeline of events involving Salem Village beginning from 1672 into May 1693. Get an understanding of where Salem's Population stood by 1770 including the unique history behind why it was such an important port city. Learn exactly what the 1765 Stamp Act required Britain's Subject's, 13 Colonies, to pay tax on including people of Salem's responses. Determine if peace itself was short lived following Parliament's repeal of 1765 Stamp Act. Get an understanding about Boston Non Importation Agreement of 1768 including how Salem's Merchants responded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! In his new book, "One Night in Salem: The Hidden History of the American Witch," Troy Taylor takes us back to when "witchcraft" came to America with the first European settlers. They had fled at a time when thousands were being accused, tortured, hanged, and burned for being witches. They arrived in America looking for a fresh start and brought that fear of witches with them. That fear and dread became hysteria when evil came to Salem Village, fueling hostility, distrust, and religious fanaticism that claimed the lives of innocent people on the gallows. But Salem was not the end of America's obsession with witchcraft. In this episode, we look into the hidden history of the American witch and how it continues today. This is Part Two of our conversation. About our guest: Troy Taylor is a supernatural historian, murder buff, and the author of around 140 books on ghosts, hauntings, history, crime, and the unexplained in America. He is also the founder of American Hauntings. Find more information about Troy, his books, ghost tours, hunts, and more at his website americanhauntingsink.com Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! In his new book, "One Night in Salem: The Hidden History of the American Witch," Troy Taylor takes us back to when "witchcraft" came to America with the first European settlers. They had fled at a time when thousands were being accused, tortured, hanged, and burned for being witches. They arrived in America looking for a fresh start and brought that fear of witches with them. That fear and dread became hysteria when evil came to Salem Village, fueling hostility, distrust, and religious fanaticism that claimed the lives of innocent people on the gallows. But Salem was not the end of America's obsession with witchcraft. In this episode, we look into the hidden history of the American witch and how it continues today. About our guest: Troy Taylor is a supernatural historian, murder buff, and the author of around 140 books on ghosts, hauntings, history, crime, and the unexplained in America. He is also the founder of American Hauntings. Find more information about Troy, his books, ghost tours, hunts, and more at his website americanhauntingsink.com Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!
Long the subject of whispers and suspicion, Wilmot Redd lived miles from the witch hysteria's epicenter in Salem Village. Yet, as paranoia spread in the spring of 1692, she got caught in its grip, condemned not by evidence, but by growing fear.
En décembre 1691, la petite communauté rurale de Salem Village, proche de la prospère Salem Town, subit un hiver rigoureux et des conditions économiques désastreuses. Au cœur de ce village, Tituba, une esclave amérindienne vendue à la Barbade et appartenant au révérend Samuel Parris, est accusée de sorcellerie après que Betty Parris et Abigail Williams, la fille et la nièce du révérend, ont manifesté des symptômes de possession démoniaque. Ce diagnostic plonge la communauté dans une frénésie de peur et de suspicion. La famine, les menaces amérindiennes, et la terreur de l'inconnu transforment Salem en un théâtre de chasse aux sorcières. Cet épisode dévoile les preuves à charge contre Tituba et d'autres habitants, explorant la possibilité d'explications rationnelles face à ces événements mystérieux. L'Heure H lève le voile sur une affaire qui a conduit à l'exécution de plus de vingt personnes. Merci pour votre écoute Vous aimez l'Heure H, mais connaissez-vous La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiK , une version pour toute la famille.Retrouvez l'ensemble des épisodes de l'Heure H sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/22750 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : Un jour dans l'Histoire : https://audmns.com/gXJWXoQL'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvVous aimez les histoires racontées par Jean-Louis Lahaye ? Connaissez-vous ces podcast?Sous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppv36 Quai des orfèvres : https://audmns.com/eUxNxyFHistoire Criminelle, les enquêtes de Scotland Yard : https://audmns.com/ZuEwXVOUn Crime, une Histoire https://audmns.com/NIhhXpYN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.
How did geography shape the Salem Witch Trials? Join returning guest, author, and Salem Witch Trials expert Marilynne K. Roach as she maps the physical landscape of colonial Massachusetts where witch accusations spread in 1692. From the newly identified execution site at Procter's Ledge to the tense boundary between Salem Village and Salem Tow. Discover if property disputes and travel routes fueled America's most notorious witch hunt. Through modern research and historical maps, uncover why location mattered in this dark chapter of New England history. Records of the Salem Witch Hunt by Bernard Rosenthal The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege by Marilynne K. Roach Six Women of Salem: The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials by Marilynne K. Roach Purchase Button: Massachusetts Witch Hunt Justice Project End Witch Hunts Massachusetts Witch Hunt Justice Project Sign Our Justice Petition Support Us! Shop Our Bookshop Donate to the Connecticut Witch Trial Victims Memorial Fund
In 1692, a witch hunt began in Salem Village. The hunt soon grew to shocking proportions, with more than 150 people accused. Even Salem's former minister, Reverend George Burroughs, wasn't safe: in April, he was named as a wizard. In the face of a terrified population and a government desperate for control, would Burroughs's ministerial status be enough to save him from the noose? ***This is the final episode of season 1 of History on Trial! To keep updated on the show, follow our Instagram @historyontrial and subscribe to our newsletter at www.historyontrialpodcast.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Explore the fascinating transformation of Christmas traditions in America, revealing how many of our cherished customs emerged more recently than we might imagine. Examine Christmas celebrations in colonial America, where the holiday bore little resemblance to today's family-centered observance. Through court records and historical accounts, we learn how the Puritans banned Christmas in Massachusetts from 1659 to 1681, troubled by its connections to pre-Christian festivals and its often rowdy, carnival-like atmosphere. The narrative threads through several compelling historical cases, including a 1679 incident in Salem Village where four young wassailers - including future Salem Witch Trial figures Samuel Braybrook and Joseph Flint - caused significant disruption during their Christmas celebrations. This event illuminates the complex relationships between holiday revelry, social order, and the later witch trials that would shake colonial New England. Tracing the origins of Christmas customs, hosts Josh and Sarah explore how ancient festivals like Saturnalia and Yule influenced early celebrations, and how Christian leaders strategically absorbed these pre-Christian traditions. Learn how the modern American Christmas largely took shape in the 19th century, with particular attention to the literary creation of Santa Claus by Washington Irving and his circle of writers known as the Knickerbockers. Their work directly influenced Clement Clark Moore's famous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," which the hosts perform as a special dramatic reading. The evolution of Christmas trees, gift-giving customs, and holiday decorations receives careful examination, demonstrating how these "timeless" traditions emerged relatively recently as part of a broader transformation of Christmas from a community celebration to a domestic, child-centered holiday. Throughout the episode, Josh and Sarah weave together scholarly research with engaging storytelling, helping listeners understand how Christmas evolved to reflect changing American values while retaining its power to connect generations through shared celebration. Using primary sources, including court records and period writings, they illuminate how our holiday traditions, though often presented as ancient and unchanging, are dynamic expressions of cultural values that continue to evolve. Find more episodes and resources at witchhuntshow.com. Follow us on social media @WitchHuntShow for updates and additional content. Witch Hunt podcast Remembering the Innocent Victims of the Connecticut Witch Trials The Battle for Christmas: A Cultural History of America's Most Cherished Holiday by Stephen Nissenbaum Christmas: A Candid History by Bruce David Forbes Contribute to End Witch Hunts Sign up for our Newsletter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support
Send us a textFor this years Halloween episode Chris & Dean discuss the Salem Witch Trials!The Salem Witch Trials, held in 1692 in colonial Massachusetts, were a series of prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft, resulting in the execution of 20 individuals, mostly women. Driven by fear, superstition, and religious fervor, the trials began after young girls in Salem Village claimed to be possessed and accused several townspeople of witchcraft. The legal proceedings were marked by questionable evidence, such as "spectral evidence," where visions and dreams were used as testimony. The trials ended by early 1693, leaving a lasting legacy of injustice and cautionary tales about mass hysteria and due process.Tune in and listen to your hosts chop up this topic and have fun along the way!Support the showSOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @TWRoadpodcastIG: twroadpodcastWant to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us!twroadpodcast@gmail.com
If you thought the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692 were the only incident of witch hysteria in colonial America, that is understandable. This incident is widely known and talked about, probably because of the number of people convicted and accused. Twenty victims were unjustly executed, while hundreds more for miles around and from far outside of Salem were accused and spent time in jail before the hysteria ended. However, the incident in Salem Village was not the first or only time this happened in colonial America. There are other incidents of witch hysteria or individual witch accusations that are simply overlooked. One of the most notorious of these “forgotten” witch incidents happened a generation before Salem in Hartford, Connecticut... Podcast Note: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-connecticut-witch-trials-witch-hysteria-in-america-long-before-salem/ Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Free Genealogy Lookups https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings https://ancestralfindings.com/support #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips
In the late 17th century, the small Puritan settlement of Salem Village was gripped by fear and paranoia as accusations of witchcraft spiraled out of control. What began as a few strange behaviors quickly ignited a community-wide hysteria, leading to the wrongful persecution of innocent people and the execution of over twenty individuals, all in the name of fear and superstition.Trigger Warnings:HangingsHysteriaTorture (Not Graphic)Government Coverup Don't forget to mark your calendars for November 12th 2014 for Laci's book release! You can find Leaving the Sanctuary only on Amazon! Deadly Faith PATREON: https://patreon.com/DeadlyFaithPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkDeadly Drip Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/deadly-drip/?utm_source=facebook_messenger&utm_medium=store_page_published_share&utm_campaign=deadly-drip&utm_content=default Need A Podcast Editor? Reach out to Eric Howell the editor of the Deadly Faith podcast!Email: thepodcastdoctor@gmail.com Resources:National Domestic Violence Hotline 1(800)799-7233 Open 24/7Suicide Hotline Call 988 Open 24/7National Human Trafficking Hotline Open 24/7 1(800) 373-7888 Connect with Us! EmailDeadlyFaithPodcast@gmail.comThe PodcastTik Tok @DeadlyFaithPodcastInstagram @DeadlyFaithPodcastLaciTik Tok @Laci_BeanInstagram @Laci__BeanLolaTik Tok @hellotherelolaInstagram @Spellbound_Shears
Are you interested in the history of the Salem witch trials of 1692? Do you wonder if you have a genealogical connection to any of the people involved in it? It's a unique distinction since not everyone in New England was involved. If you have an ancestor whom you can somehow connect to Salem Village of Danvers, you may have a witch trials connection. The town of Salem was not the exact location of the witch trials. Though the trials bear the town's name, they occurred in neighboring Salem village. Today, Salem Village is known as Danvers, and you will find several original buildings and sites associated with the trials there... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/witches-in-the-family-resources-for-researching-the-families-of-the-salem-witch-trials/ Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Free Genealogy Lookups https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings https://ancestralfindings.com/support #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips
What a CreepThe Salem Witch TrialsSeason 27, Episode 1The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions that took place in colonial Massachusetts from February 1692 to May 1693. These trials resulted in the execution of 20 individuals, most of whom were women, who were accused of practicing witchcraft. The hysteria began in the Puritan village of Salem, which is now present-day Danvers, but the panic quickly spread to other communities in the region. In this episode, we explore what life was like in Salem Village and examine the factors that led nearly 20% of its population to believe that they or their neighbors were involved in witchcraft. Trigger Warnings: Description of executions and religious abuse. Sources for this episode:The Salem Witch Trials TEDTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVd8kuufBhMHistory Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wEenXmeRHgSmithsonian Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHm2vttW0QoWeird History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSWyevQzEF8Wikipedia:Crash Course European History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW4XFiHUQAsHistory.com: https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trialsSalem.org: https://www.salem.org/salem-witch-trials/Penn Today: https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/possessed-salem-witch-trialsNew England Law: https://www.nesl.edu/blog/detail/a-true-legal-horror-story-the-laws-leading-to-the-salem-witch-trialsSmithsonian magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/National Endowment for the Humanities: https://www.neh.gov/article/records-salem-witch-trialsBe sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely … don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.com We've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud
It's our one year anniversary and we're celebrating with a great discussion, recorded before a live audience at the Danvers Historical Society's Tapley Memorial Hall in downtown Danvers, MA (formerly known as Salem Village) on September 30, 2024. The panelists include: Emerson Baker is a historical archaeologist and professor of history at Salem State University who has done extensive work around the witch crisis. He's the author of several books, including A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience. Rachel Christ-Doane is the Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum, where she engages in research, works with students and teachers, creates educational programing as well as oversees curation and exhibition development. Her recent published articles include, “The Salem Witch Trials Memorial: Finding Humanity in Tragedy” in Smithsonian Folklife and “The Untold Story of Dorothy Good, Salem's Youngest Accused Witch in American Ancestors. Daniel Gagnon is the author of the book, A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse. He also serves on the board of directors of the Rebecca Nurse Homestead Museum. For the last several years, Dan has been giving extensive tours of the area to help people better understand the witch hunt. Check out host Greg Houle's book The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the Salem Witch Trials.
The infamous Salem witch trials began during the spring of 1692, after a group of young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts, claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft. As a wave of hysteria spread throughout colonial Massachusetts, a special court convened in Salem to hear the cases; the first convicted witch, Bridget Bishop, was hanged that June. Eighteen others followed Bishop to Salem's Gallows Hill, while some 150 more men, women and children were accused over the next several months.
In this gripping episode of Salem Witch Hunt 101, we delve into the pivotal period of March 8-24, 1692, when the Salem witch trials reached a fever pitch. We explore the dramatic escalation of accusations and arrests that rocked Salem Village, including the unexpected cases of respected community members Martha Cory and Rebecca Nurse, as well as the shocking arrest of 4-year-old Dorothy Good. The episode begins with the election of new selectmen and constables in Salem, setting the stage for the tumultuous events to come. We then chronicle the return of former Salem Village minister Deodat Lawson and his influential sermon that further inflamed tensions. Listeners will hear detailed accounts of the examinations of Martha Cory and Rebecca Nurse, providing chilling insight into the judicial proceedings of the time. Throughout the episode, we discuss the growing role of spectral evidence in the trials and how it shaped the accusations and outcomes. Key moments include Martha Cory's passionate declaration of innocence, Rebecca Nurse's heartbreaking plea, and the community's reaction to the arrest of young Dorothy Good. The episode concludes with an update on End Witch Hunts' recent activities and a preview of upcoming content. This episode offers a comprehensive look at a crucial turning point in the Salem witch trials, demonstrating how quickly suspicion and fear can escalate into a full-blown crisis. Whether you're a history buff, a legal scholar, or simply curious about this dark chapter in American history, this episode provides valuable insights and compelling storytelling. Learn More: Emerson W. Baker, A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience Mary Beth Norton, In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692 Bernard Rosenthal, editor, Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt Marilynne K. Roach, The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege Marilynne K. Roach, Six Women of Salem: The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials Stacy Schiff, The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem End Witch Hunts Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Maryland Witches Exoneration Project Witch Hunt Website Salem Witch-Hunt Education Project The Salem Witch-Hunt Saga: Beginnings The Ultimate Introduction to the Salem Witch Trials: Salem Witch-Hunt 101 Part 1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support
We're getting into the spirit of the season with a classic tale of witchcraft set in 17th-century Salem Village, Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, “Young Goodman Brown.” Written in 1835 for New England Magazine, it later appeared in the 1846 collection, Mosses from an Old Manse, which also includes the excellent supernatural story, “Rappaccini's Daughter.” Hawthorne … Read More Read More The post “Young Goodman Brown” appeared first on Bone and Sickle.
Back in the day, Salem Village was awash in bad vibes. What started as a few stressed out colonial tweens messing around became a conspiracy of religious paranoia with townsfolk turning on each other quicker than Kendrick and Drake. Months of false testimony and baseless accusations in packed courtrooms resulted in death, ruin, and one of the most embarrassing judicial failures of all time.The co-hosts of, And That's Why We Drink, Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer, join Misha to hex the patriarchy and point the finger at The Salem Witch Trials.Follow The Big Flop on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to The Big Flop early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this brief episode, you'll hear the story of key events in Salem Village in February 1692. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support
What triggered the Salem Witch Trials? Join Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack on the 'Witch Hunt' podcast for this abridged edition of the second episode of their 'Salem Witch-Hunt 101' series. In this edition, Josh tells the story without interruption. Watch or listen as he expertly narrates the chilling events of February 1692 in Salem Village, focusing on the strange behaviors of Abigail Williams and Betty Parris that ignited fears of witchcraft. He explores the harsh winter, social tensions, and the reactions of the community, including the infamous 'witch cake' and accusations against Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba. Tune in for an engaging retelling of the early days of the Salem Witch Hunt, based on historical records. Links The Sermon Notebook of Samuel of Samuel Parris End Witch Hunts The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Witch Hunt Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support
Un inexplicable mal que atormenta a las jóvenes de la casa del reverendo Samuel Parris se propaga rápidamente por la comunidad puritana de Salem Village. Temiendo la influencia del diablo, los afligidos pronto comienzan a hacer acusaciones de brujería. ¿Ha sido esta joven comunidad del nuevo mundo visitada por el mismo diablo? ¿Realmente son brujas las jóvenes acusadas?
What triggered the Salem Witch Trials? Join Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack on the 'Witch Hunt' podcast for the second episode of their 'Salem Witch-Hunt 101' series. Josh narrates the chilling events of February 1692 in Salem Village, focusing on the strange behaviors of Abigail Williams and Betty Parris that ignited fears of witchcraft. He explores the harsh winter, social tensions, and the reactions of the community, including the infamous 'witch cake' and accusations against Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba. In this unique episode, Sarah hears Josh's account for the first time, providing fresh reactions and questions that enhance the storytelling. The episode concludes with reflections on the motivations behind the Salem Witch Trials, with additional insights from Mary Louise Bingham. Tune in for an engaging retelling of the early days of the Salem Witch Hunt, based on historical records. Links The Sermon Notebook of Samuel of Samuel Parris End Witch Hunts The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Witch Hunt Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support
In 1692, Salem Village (now modern day Danvers), was ground zero for what was to become the Salem Witch Trials. We have covered many locations in Danvers, but have yet to talk about Ingersoll's Ordinary, so let's change that. Learn who Nathaniel Ingersoll was and why his Ordinary was and still is important! We also chat which of the accused were held and questioned there, who's specters were seen, and of course, try to figure out what an Ordinary even is! https://wbsm.com/salem-witch-trials-danvers-ingersolls-tavern-save/ https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/ingersolls-ordinary/ https://spectersofsalemvillage.com/2019/01/05/ingersolls-tavern-anything-but-ordinary/ Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered www.salemuncovered.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
In 1692, Salem Village (now modern day Danvers), was ground zero for what was to become the Salem Witch Trials. We have covered many locations in Danvers, but have yet to talk about Ingersoll's Ordinary, so let's change that. Learn who Nathaniel Ingersoll was and why his Ordinary was and still is important! We also chat which of the accused were held and questioned there, who's specters were seen, and of course, try to figure out what an Ordinary even is! https://wbsm.com/salem-witch-trials-danvers-ingersolls-tavern-save/ https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/ingersolls-ordinary/ https://spectersofsalemvillage.com/2019/01/05/ingersolls-tavern-anything-but-ordinary/ Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered www.salemuncovered.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
In 1692, claims of satanic rituals, ghosts, and seemingly “afflicted” children stirred puritanical imaginations, deepened by petty rifts between powerful families and rival congregations in Salem Village (now known as Danvers, Massachusetts). In response to the growing number of citizen complaints and imprisonments, Massachusetts Bay Colony Governor William Phips appointed a man with no legal training to preside over the trials. More than a dozen poor decisions and questionable verdicts later, townspeople became all too familiar with death sentences by hanging. Hear the full story unravel with voiceover reenactments, historical context and present-day reflection from Attorney J. Craig Williams. LINKS: Sign up for our newsletter so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! Listen to J. Craig Williams' other podcast, Lawyer 2 Lawyer. Tell us what you're looking forward to the most for this show on LinkedIn, Facebook, X or Instagram! Purchase the e-book. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VOICE ACTORS: Troy Starr as John Hathorne Doreen Wiley as Sarah Good Kevin McGrath as Cotton Mather Dave Scriven-Young as Stephen Sewell Evan Dicharry as Judge Georgia Well as Bridgett Bishop
In 1692, claims of satanic rituals, ghosts, and seemingly “afflicted” children stirred puritanical imaginations, deepened by petty rifts between powerful families and rival congregations in Salem Village (now known as Danvers, Massachusetts). In response to the growing number of citizen complaints and imprisonments, Massachusetts Bay Colony Governor William Phips appointed a man with no legal training to preside over the trials. More than a dozen poor decisions and questionable verdicts later, townspeople became all too familiar with death sentences by hanging. Hear the full story unravel with voiceover reenactments, historical context and present-day reflection from Attorney J. Craig Williams. LINKS: Sign up for our newsletter so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! Listen to J. Craig Williams' other podcast, Lawyer 2 Lawyer. Tell us what you're looking forward to the most for this show on LinkedIn, Facebook, X or Instagram! Purchase the e-book. Purchase the hardcover. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VOICE ACTORS: Troy Starr as John Hathorne Doreen Wiley as Sarah Good Kevin McGrath as Cotton Mather Dave Scriven-Young as Stephen Sewell Evan Dicharry as Judge Georgia Well as Bridgett Bishop
En décembre 1691, la petite communauté rurale de Salem Village, proche de la prospère Salem Town, subit un hiver rigoureux et des conditions économiques désastreuses. Au cœur de ce village, Tituba, une esclave amérindienne vendue à la Barbade et appartenant au révérend Samuel Parris, est accusée de sorcellerie après que Betty Parris et Abigail Williams, la fille et la nièce du révérend, ont manifesté des symptômes de possession démoniaque. Ce diagnostic plonge la communauté dans une frénésie de peur et de suspicion. La famine, les menaces amérindiennes, et la terreur de l'inconnu transforment Salem en un théâtre de chasse aux sorcières. Cet épisode dévoile les preuves à charge contre Tituba et d'autres habitants, explorant la possibilité d'explications rationnelles face à ces événements mystérieux. L'Heure H lève le voile sur une affaire qui a conduit à l'exécution de plus de vingt personnes. Merci pour votre écoute Retrouvez l'ensemble des épisodes de l'Heure H sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/22750 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.
The thrilling conclusion to the Salem Witch Trials is explored... At the location where the first accusations of witchcraft were made, Noodles and I tackle popular theories, forgotten history and overlooked locations.Although, it's temping to attribute one cause to the Salam Witch trials - the reality and it's implications are much more complex.What happened in Salem Village in 1692 is both strange and familiar, ridiculous and understandable, outlandish and conventional. More than anything - the story of the trials, with its showings of fear, courage, cruelty, unpredictability, - showcase the deepest parts of human nature in us all.works cited: https://www.jstor.org/stable/42909493?read-now=1&seq=13#page_scan_tab_contentshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/https://daily.jstor.org/caused-salem-witch-trials/https://salemwitchmuseum.com/2023/05/17/debunking-the-moldy-bread-theory/https://www.coursehero.com/lit/Salem-Witch-Trials-Documents/plot-summary/https://www2.tulane.edu/~salem/Chronology%20of%20Accusations.htmlhttps://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n92.htmlhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-salem-witch-hanginghttps://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/bridget-bishop-home-and-orchards-site-of/https://salemwitchmuseum.com/2023/05/17/debunking-the-moldy-bread-theory/https://www.history.com/news/notable-women-executed-salem-witch-trialshttps://www.sausd.us/cms/lib/CA01000471/Centricity/Domain/457/hysteria%20or%20psychedlics.pdf
We explore the enigmatic figure of Reverend Samuel Parris, the man who sat at the spiritual head of Salem Village during the witch crisis. We trace Reverend Parris' journey to Salem, which is set against a backdrop of privilege, adventure, and numerous setbacks. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter. and TikTok Learn about Greg Houle's forthcoming book, The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the Salem Witch Trials
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! In his new book, "One Night in Salem: The Hidden History of the American Witch," Troy Taylor takes us back to when "witchcraft" came to America with the first European settlers. They had fled at a time when thousands were being accused, tortured, hanged, and burned for being witches. They arrived in America looking for a fresh start and brought that fear of witches with them. That fear and dread became hysteria when evil came to Salem Village, fueling hostility, distrust, and religious fanaticism that claimed the lives of innocent people on the gallows. But Salem was not the end of America's obsession with witchcraft. In this episode, we look into the hidden history of the American witch and how it continues today. This is Part Two of our conversation. About our guest: Troy Taylor is a supernatural historian, murder buff, and the author of around 140 books on ghosts, hauntings, history, crime, and the unexplained in America. He is also the founder of American Hauntings. Find more information about Troy, his books, ghost tours, hunts, and more at his website americanhauntingsink.com Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! In his new book, "One Night in Salem: The Hidden History of the American Witch," Troy Taylor takes us back to when "witchcraft" came to America with the first European settlers. They had fled at a time when thousands were being accused, tortured, hanged, and burned for being witches. They arrived in America looking for a fresh start and brought that fear of witches with them. That fear and dread became hysteria when evil came to Salem Village, fueling hostility, distrust, and religious fanaticism that claimed the lives of innocent people on the gallows. But Salem was not the end of America's obsession with witchcraft. In this episode, we look into the hidden history of the American witch and how it continues today. About our guest: Troy Taylor is a supernatural historian, murder buff, and the author of around 140 books on ghosts, hauntings, history, crime, and the unexplained in America. He is also the founder of American Hauntings. Find more information about Troy, his books, ghost tours, hunts, and more at his website americanhauntingsink.com Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!
It's 2024 and WE ARE BACK! Buckle up friends because we're heading just outside of modern-day Salem and over to Danvers (old Salem Village). Specifically, to Danvers State Hospital--once known as the State Lunatic Asylum at Danvers and now the Bradlee Danvers Apartments. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a chat about the land, the hospital, and its beautiful beginnings. Next week, we descend into madness! https://www.danversstatehospital.org/ https://historyofmassachusetts.org/history-of-danvers-state-hospital/ https://www.danverslibrary.org/archive/danvers-state-hospital/ https://www.udr.com/boston-apartments/danvers/bradlee-danvers/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opxWMOaetmo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danvers_State_Hospital https://ghostlyactivities.com/danvers-state-hospital-hauntings/ https://www.festivalofthedead.com/media/03/oct03-dh-danversstate.html https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1mr3or/looking_for_stories_about_danvers_state_hospital/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/3vc634/the_death_of_sarah_eustace_in_danvers_state/ Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
It's 2024 and WE ARE BACK! Buckle up friends because we're heading just outside of modern-day Salem and over to Danvers (old Salem Village). Specifically, to Danvers State Hospital--once known as the State Lunatic Asylum at Danvers and now the Bradlee Danvers Apartments. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a chat about the land, the hospital, and its beautiful beginnings. Next week, we descend into madness! https://www.danversstatehospital.org/ https://historyofmassachusetts.org/history-of-danvers-state-hospital/ https://www.danverslibrary.org/archive/danvers-state-hospital/ https://www.udr.com/boston-apartments/danvers/bradlee-danvers/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opxWMOaetmo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danvers_State_Hospital https://ghostlyactivities.com/danvers-state-hospital-hauntings/ https://www.festivalofthedead.com/media/03/oct03-dh-danversstate.html https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1mr3or/looking_for_stories_about_danvers_state_hospital/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/3vc634/the_death_of_sarah_eustace_in_danvers_state/ Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces
George Burroughs was the former minister of the church at Salem Village. But in late April, 1692, a complaint was filed against him on behalf of several people who claimed he was a witch who had inflicted them. Days later, he was arrested in Maine and brought back to Salem in chains to face these charges. In a story filled with strange and unusual characters, George Burroughs' story is among the strangest of them all. Tell us what you think at greg@putnamsofsalem.com Join us on Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok
Let's jump back into the Putnam Problem. After discussing the differences between Salem Village and Salem Town, both religious and social, and some of the Putnam ancestry, now we get to talk about their direct involvement in the trials. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite tour guides, as they talk about Thomas and his 120 court documents; Ann and her own afflictions; and of course Ann Jr., who makes more accusations of witchcraft than anyone else. Salem Witch Museum Salem Witch Trials: Documentary Archive and Transcription Project Historyofmassachusetts.org Legends of America Wikipedia Ann Jr.'s Confession Wikitree Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
Let's jump back into the Putnam Problem. After discussing the differences between Salem Village and Salem Town, both religious and social, and some of the Putnam ancestry, now we get to talk about their direct involvement in the trials. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite tour guides, as they talk about Thomas and his 120 court documents; Ann and her own afflictions; and of course Ann Jr., who makes more accusations of witchcraft than anyone else. Salem Witch Museum Salem Witch Trials: Documentary Archive and Transcription Project Historyofmassachusetts.org Legends of America Wikipedia Ann Jr.'s Confession Wikitree Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
Welcome back to 1692. We're spending a couple weeks in Salem Village, with the Puritans who lived there. Specifically, the infamous Putnam family. Thomas Putnam Jr., Ann Sr., and Ann Jr. were responsible for more accusations of witchcraft than anyone else. It certainly seems like they had a bone to pick! Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours www.btftours.com Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
Welcome back to 1692. We're spending a couple weeks in Salem Village, with the Puritans who lived there. Specifically, the infamous Putnam family. Thomas Putnam Jr., Ann Sr., and Ann Jr. were responsible for more accusations of witchcraft than anyone else. It certainly seems like they had a bone to pick! Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours www.btftours.com Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
The infamous Salem witch trials began during the spring of 1692, after a group of young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts, claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The three suspected witches are now in custody in Salem Village and are publicly examined by colonial magistrates at the Meeting House. The first two suspects, local beggar woman Sarah Good and the scandalous but frail Sarah Osborn, deny being witches and blame others. The third suspect, Rev. Parris' Native American slave Tituba, begins like the others by denying the charges. However she soon changes her story and weaves a kaleidoscopic narrative full of fantastic characters that enthralls the village. Everyone is amazed with wonder but also struck with fear at the potential size of the witch conspiracy, which now seems much larger than the usual small handful of suspects that New Englanders are used to. The actual 1692 written accounts of these three examinations are used as the primary source for the script of this episode. All music written by Brian O'Connell - www.brianvoconnell.comEpisode 5 Parts: Part I - Gathering StormPart II - Witches Teats, Magistrates Arrive, Meeting HousePart III - Examination of Sarah GoodPart IV - Examination of Sarah OsbornPart V - Examination of Sarah TitubaPart VI - The FamiliarsPart VII - The storm begins to spread (Gathering Storm Reprise)Brian O'Connell - voice, guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar, bass guitar, upright bass, keyboards, synthesizersMilo - screamsRecorded at Studio Vinniechops Mixed, Edited, Mastered by Brian O'ConnellHistory Sources“The Salem Witch Trials – A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege” by Marilynne K. Roach, Taylor Trade Publishing, 2002 "A Storm of Witchcraft - The Salem Witch Trials and the American Experience“ by Emerson W. Baker, Oxford University Press, 2015 "In the Devil's Snare - The Salem Witchcraft Crisis" by Mary Beth Norton, Vintage Books, 2002Salem Witch Trials - Documentary Archive and Transcription Project - University of Virginia - https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n125.htmlSupport the show
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers, Bill O'Reilly's Killingseries is the most popular series of narrative histories in the world. Killing the Witches revisits one of the most frightening and inexplicable episodes in American history: the events of 1692 and 1693 in Salem Village, Massachusetts. What began as a mysterious affliction of two young girls who suffered violent fits and exhibited strange behavior soon spread to other young women. Rumors of demonic possession and witchcraft consumed Salem. Soon three women were arrested under suspicion of being witches--but as the hysteria spread, more than 200 people were accused. Thirty were found guilty, twenty were executed, and others died in jail or their lives were ruined. Killing the Witches tells the dramatic history of how the Puritan tradition and the power of early American ministers shaped the origins of the United States, influencing the founding fathers, the American Revolution, and even the Constitutional Convention. The repercussions of Salem continue to the present day, notably in the real-life story behind The Exorcist and in contemporary "witch hunts" driven by social media. The result is a compulsively readable book about good, evil, community panic, and how fear can overwhelm fact and reason
WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks to Bill O'Reilly about his latest book, Killing the Witches, which revisits one of the most frightening and inexplicable episodes in American history: the events of 1692 and 1693 in Salem Village, Massachusetts. Rumors of demonic possession and witchcraft consumed Salem. Soon three women were arrested under suspicion of being witches. But […]
It's October and there's a lot of nefarious things going on over at Mayfield Place. The Klopek's have moved next door, and to say they're anything less than completely sus is a vast understatement. The paranoia sweeps though the cul-de-sac goes like witching rumors through Salem Village. This is the Tom Hanks that we all came to know and love during his formative filmography years. This movie also gives us classic Corey Feldman in one of his more enjoyable later teen roles, and Bruce Dern in a role that is very atypical of his usual....although he was a real grouch. Brother Theodore is watching you!
Bill O'Reilly spoke to Bill about his book Killing the Witches and it revisits one of the most frightening and inexplicable episodes in American history: the events of 1692 and 1693 in Salem Village, Massachusetts.
In 1692 in the town of Salem Village, Massachusetts, two young girls started acting very strangely. The girls suffered from uncontrollable fits, bouts of incoherence, and odd outbursts including barking and choking sounds. A physician summoned to examine them concluded that the only explanation was that the girls were "under an evil hand." They were bewitched. This sparked a full fledged witchcraft panic that ended up claiming the lives of 25 people and destabilizing the entire Massachusetts Bay Colony. The ensuing Salem Witch Trials have been pointed to as a pivotal moment in American colonial history, but so much of the incident remains mysterious and clouded by mythmaking. How do you explain one of the strangest events in American history? Tune-in and find out how Black Sabbath, Cunning Folk, and the Miracle Max all play a role in the story.
By the first week of March 1692, three Salem women had been jailed for witchcraft, and accusations continued to spread. Authorities publicly questioned people suspected of witchcraft, turning legal proceedings into dramatic spectacles. Witnesses cried out in pain, stamped their feet, and claimed to be haunted by invisible specters.The circle of suspicion quickly widened from servants and social outcasts to respected village elders, including the prosperous farmer John Proctor, and a former minister of Salem Village, George Burroughs. Soon no one was safe from the fear and paranoia sweeping Salem.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/historytellersSupport us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In January 1692, two young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts began behaving strangely. They screamed, barked like dogs, and writhed on the floor. A doctor concluded that the girls had been bewitched.Under pressure from their elders, including Reverend Samuel Parris, the girls accused three local women of witchcraft. Soon, the bizarre symptoms began spreading throughout the small Puritan village, marking the start of the most lethal witch hunt in American history.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/historytellersSupport us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In 1692, shit went DOWN in Salem (Village), Massachusetts. Yes, yes, sure, men were accused of being witches too, but ~75% of the accusations were against women and 3x as many women were executed. SO sexism prevails yet again, even though retro Salem witchy times were a bad time for, well, everyone. Alison leads this one, with sexy gravelly partied-too-hard voice. ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth
In his new book, "One Night in Salem: The Hidden History of the American Witch," Troy Taylor takes us back to when "witchcraft" came to America with the first European settlers. They had fled at a time when thousands were being accused, tortured, hanged, and burned for being witches. They arrived in America looking for a fresh start and brought that fear of witches with them. That fear and dread became hysteria when evil came to Salem Village, fueling hostility, distrust, and religious fanaticism that claimed the lives of innocent people on the gallows. But Salem was not the end of America's obsession with witchcraft. In this episode, we look into the hidden history of the American witch and how it continues today. About our guest: Troy Taylor is a supernatural historian, murder buff, and the author of around 140 books on ghosts, hauntings, history, crime, and the unexplained in America. He is also the founder of American Hauntings. Find more information about Troy, his books, ghost tours, hunts, and more at his website americanhauntingsink.com Become a GRAVE KEEPER and get access to ALL of our EPISODES - AD FREE, BONUS EPISODES & ADVANCE EPISODES!!! Sign up through Apple Podcast Channel or Patreon. Sign up through Apple Podcasts or Patreon http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks
In his new book, "One Night in Salem: The Hidden History of the American Witch," Troy Taylor takes us back to when "witchcraft" came to America with the first European settlers. They had fled at a time when thousands were being accused, tortured, hanged, and burned for being witches. They arrived in America looking for a fresh start and brought that fear of witches with them. That fear and dread became hysteria when evil came to Salem Village, fueling hostility, distrust, and religious fanaticism that claimed the lives of innocent people on the gallows. But Salem was not the end of America's obsession with witchcraft. In this episode, we look into the hidden history of the American witch and how it continues today. About our guest: Troy Taylor is a supernatural historian, murder buff, and the author of around 140 books on ghosts, hauntings, history, crime, and the unexplained in America. He is also the founder of American Hauntings. Find more information about Troy, his books, ghost tours, hunts, and more at his website americanhauntingsink.com Become a GRAVE KEEPER and get access to ALL of our EPISODES - AD FREE, BONUS EPISODES & ADVANCE EPISODES!!! Sign up through Apple Podcast Channel or Patreon. Sign up through Apple Podcasts or Patreon http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks