Podcasts about witch trials

January 1692. Two girls wake up screaming with unexplained burns on their skin. Their bodies contort unnaturally. Doctors reach a chilling conclusion: they're "under an evil hand." What unfolds over the next nine months doesn't just claim 23 lives—it murders something far more profound: the Western world's faith in the supernatural itself.PhD candidate Brian Dedmon has discovered why Salem—out of hundreds of witch trials that killed far more people—became the one everyone remembers. The answer is chilling: Salem happened at the precise moment Western civilization was poised to abandon God. The timing was devastating. Nineteen souls hanged. One man crushed slowly beneath stacking stones, gasping his final words: "More weight."But here's the twist that changes everything: the guilty walked free while the innocent died. "Spectral evidence" allowed convictions based on dreams alone—no physical proof required. Wealthy families weaponized the hysteria to eliminate rivals. A minister quoted the Lord's Prayer perfectly at the gallows (something witches supposedly couldn't do) and was hanged anyway.By 1700, historians across every ideological spectrum agree: Western culture abandoned belief in the supernatural almost overnight. Salem became exhibit A that Christian faith breeds dangerous superstition. SThe real question facing us now: How do we reclaim biblical supernatural faith without triggering new witch hunts? How do we acknowledge spiritual warfare when most Christians treat it like embarrassing folklore? Salem's message echoes across three centuries: The church must remember what it lost after 1692—before what's coming makes us wish we had. This episode is sponsored by:https://brooklynbedding.com — Get 30% off site wide when you use code BLURRY at checkout!https://uncommongoods.com/blurry — Shop early to get 15% off your next gift!https://livemomentous.com — Get up to 35% off your first order with promo code BLURRY at checkout! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the real history of Halloween? In this Halloween special of Midnight Mysteries, we uncover the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, where fires burned against the dark and the veil between worlds thinned. Discover how those rituals evolved into All Hallows' Eve, witch hunts, and even modern occult crimes still tied to the season. From sacred bonfires to modern trick-or-treating, here's the story behind the night that still feels different. Listen if you dare, and stay weird.

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Ep 268 and our Halloween special is loose! And we have more gruesome tales of 'witches' and the truly chilling trials and hunts that took place in Europe for centuries.How did the witch trials start in Germany? What happened in Würzburg? And who was Magic Jack?The secret ingredient is... even MORE witches!!!Happy Halloween spooky ones!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinetFind us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinetFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinetListen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Sources this week include:https://www.exulanten.com/jackl.htmlhttps://theravenreport.com/2017/10/27/hidden-witchcraft-how-the-magic-jackel-delivered-death-by-fear/https://www.hauntedhistories.co.uk/the-zaubererjackl-witch-trialshttps://www.streetroots.org/news/2021/10/06/sorcerer-jacklhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaubererjackl_witch_trials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here at Crime House, we love Halloween and we know you do too! Because you're one of our most loyal fans, we're treating you to a spooky bonus episode from our hit series, Clues. Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take a deep dive into the paranoia and chaos that consumed The Salem Witch Trials. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow Clues on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. LEARN MORE To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Picture a witch. Chances are, you're thinking of a woman.But in 17th century Iceland, over 90% of the people killed for being a witch, were men.Why were more men being accused than women for being a witch? And what happened inside their trials?Today we're revisiting an episode from 2024 to take you back inside the Icelandic Witch Trials. Kate is joined by Dr. Ólína Kjerulf Þorvarðardóttir, Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Bifröst.You can also watch Kate explore Icelandic witch trials further, in a brand new documentary for History Hit. Watch Witchmen: Witch Trials in the Land of Fire and Ice on HistoryHit.com, now. This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Halloween, Lawyer 2 Lawyer is stepping back into the courtroom of 1692 with a special episode of In Dispute, Craig's miniseries on landmark trials throughout history. In this haunting installment, Craig revisits the Salem witch trials, where hysteria ruled and justice vanished in the shadows. ----- 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: Listen to all episodes of In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History 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

In this episode of alternate hosts Ed Zaworski, Maddle Hendrickson and Chelsea Harbach embrace the spirit of Halloween and discuss the salem witch trials. One possible explaination for the witch hunt is that the people of salem consumed grains infested with a plant disease called ergot. Whatever you believe, join us for a fun conversation shedding light on a historically significant plant disease! Happy Halloween!

This Halloween, Lawyer 2 Lawyer is stepping back into the courtroom of 1692 with a special episode of In Dispute, Craig's miniseries on landmark trials throughout history. In this haunting installment, Craig revisits the Salem witch trials, where hysteria ruled and justice vanished in the shadows. ----- 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: Listen to all episodes of In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep down, I think we all know that history matters. Yet for many of us, the way we learned it in school made it feel distant and inaccessible. It was out of context — abstract, detached from real people and real lives. But when we recall a story from the past centered on an individual, something shifts. Suddenly, we're interested. The details stop feeling like a "history lesson" and become a human story — something that happened to someone. We lean in, curious, engaged, wanting to know more. Paula Richter, curator of the Salem Witch Trials 1692 exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum, brings that human element to life. She not only personalizes the experiences of both the accusers and the accused, but also models a powerful way of thinking: that learning new perspectives matters. Evaluating information through a fresh lens can broaden our understanding and reshape our views. Recognizing that every story is influenced by countless factors — circumstances, relationships, and individual choices — helps us feel more connected to one another and to reality itself. By exploring the Salem Witch Trials more deeply, I've come to realize that we're learning about far more than the late 1600s in what would become the United States. Gaining a clearer sense of what life was like then, how events unfolded, and how people responded in the aftermath reminds me that nothing is ever purely black and white. Living in the gray gives me more space for compassion, curiosity, and acceptance. Make no mistake: this episode focuses on the facts of the Salem Witch Trials as they're currently understood. There was no intention to make it about anything else. Yet what I took away from this conversation — and from this entire series — has truly shaped me into a better version of myself. Listen in as Paula helps us uncover more about the individuals at the heart of the Salem Witch Trials — the accused, the accusers, the murdered, their neighbors, ministers, and government officials. They were all real people, and we talk about all of them. We also explore how we know so much about this period, and how our understanding of history continues to evolve as historians discover more and technology advances. Listen in now!

In the spirit of Halloween, Kristen and Erika decided to give you ALL the bonus Halloween content! Enjoy!!!This past summer, Kristen visited Salem, MA — the city best known for one of the most devastating events of early American history: the Salem Witch Trials. Given some parallels and stereotypes between witches and childfree women (i.e., childless cat ladies), Kristen + Erika wanted to revisit this event in history and focus on some key details of the witches themselves.The Dinky Patreon is officially live! Join now to support the show + gain access to weekly, ad-free episodes, chat with us & other childfree pals in the Dinky Discord, join our virtual book club, and more! Wanna re-read the blog Kristen read about childfree witches? See it here. Erika is taking a group of childfree travelers to VIETNAM — and it's an artsy adventurer's dream itinerary! Buy your tickets while they last. Wanna get your finances in order? Use our link to sign up for a FREE 34 day trial of YNAB (You Need A Budget) and support the show. Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Substack, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @dinkypod. Follow us on YouTube.If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

In part two of our Witch Hunts mini series, I'm telling Russ all about the infamous Salem Witch Trials. It all started when a group of little girls began screaming, rolling on the ground, claiming witches were attacking them and every adult around them absolutely fed into the chaos. Life in Salem, Massachusetts was already brutal, and the people were desperate for someone to blame. What followed became one of the darkest and most absurd chapters in American history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Playwright Laurie Flanigan-Hegge, two directors, and a puppet artist discuss staging "Prick," a play about Scottish witch trials, now opening in Chicago November 6-16. In August 2023, we spoke with playwright Laurie Flanigan-Hegge about Prick, her play about the Scottish witch trials. It had just premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Two years later, the play has traveled to New Orleans, Wellington (New Zealand), and opens November 6-16, 2025 at the Den Theater in Chicago.We reunite with Laurie and puppet artist Madeline Helling, and meet two directors: Jeff Mills of Chicago's Proboscis Theater Company and Amy Chaffee from Tulane University.The conversation covers what it's like staging historical violence, why the single puppet design works so powerfully, and how a play about 17th-century Scotland keeps finding new relevance.About the PlayPrick examines the Scottish witch trials through three women: an Unknown Woman lost to history, Marioun Twedy of Peebles, and Isobel Gowdie. The title refers to "pricking"—searching accused women's bodies for the "devil's mark" with sharp instruments.The play moves between past and present, uses dark humor and Scottish folk music, and centers on a single haunting puppet created by Madeline Helling.What They DiscussThe rehearsal process: Both directors talk about the challenge of staging the pricking scenes, even with a puppet. Jeff's Chicago cast continues working through how to show violence respectfully. Amy's New Orleans students couldn't bring the instrument near the puppet—they performed the gesture from twelve feet away.The puppet's power: Madeline designed one puppet to represent all the accused women. It's specific enough to feel real, neutral enough that audiences project onto it. The puppet travels between productions and comes back to her for repairs.Contemporary connections: The play addresses ongoing witch hunts in countries where witchcraft remains a state crime. Amy teaches in Louisiana and discusses working in a politically charged environment. Jeff talks about theater as "rehumanization" in response to current dehumanization.The music: Both productions use songs by Heal and Harrow, a folk duo who created an album for the Witches of Scotland Campaign. Jeff adds Scottish guitar with electronics. Amy's students performed acapella arrangements.Cultural complications: Amy reflects on taking the play to Wellington, New Zealand—a colonial capital—at a conference focused on integrating Māori culture with acting and voice techniques. The play deals with Scotland as both colonized and colonizer, which created complex responses from audiences of different backgrounds."Remembrance Is Resistance"This Witches of Scotland Campaign motto runs through the conversation. The campaign seeks pardons and memorials for nearly 5,000 documented accused. They created a tartan anyone can wear to show support.At Tulane, one student built a monument inscribed with every name from the database and installed it in the lobby.Chicago ProductionNovember 6-16, 2025 The Den Theater, Milwaukee Avenue Tickets: thedentheatre.com (search "Prick")Two weekends only. Proboscis Theater Company's production features new jackdaw puppets and is reaching out to both theater audiences and Chicago's pagan communities.LinksGet Tickets to the Chicago Production at the Den Theatrewww.healandharrow.comNational Archives, Scotland, Early Modern Witch TrialsPrick: A Play of the Scottish Witch Trials Podcast EpisodeSign the Petition: MA Witch Hunt Justice Project Join One of Our ProjectsThe Thing About Salem Podcast

Episode 390: When most Canadians think of occult-related witch trials, their minds drift south to Salem, Massachusetts, or across the ocean to medieval Europe. The popular narrative suggests that Canada, with its reputation for tolerance and peace, remained untouched by the supernatural hysteria that gripped other nations. This perception, deeply embedded in the Canadian consciousness, paints our country as somehow above the dark chapters of witch-hunting that stained other societies. Even Dark Poutine listeners, well-versed in the country's hidden crimes and forgotten tragedies, might be surprised to learn the truth. The reality is far different from this comfortable myth. Canada has a complex and largely forgotten history of witchcraft accusations, trials, and legal persecution spanning over 350 years—from the earliest days of New France to as recently as 2018. From demonic possessions in Quebec City to fraudulent psychics in modern Ontario, the Canadian witch trial story is one of fear, prejudice, and the persistent human tendency to blame the margins of society for inexplicable troubles. Sources:CBC Radio: “Quebec Demon Possession & Witchcraft in 1660”JSTOR / McGill-Queen's University Press: The Possession of Barbe HallayCanada's History: “Sorcery in New France”Kenton de Jong Travel: The Possession of Barbe HallayDictionary of Canadian Biography: Daniel VuilAcademia.edu "Sixteen and Possessed" PDFCanada's History: Book feature, The Possession of Barbe HallayThe Medium: On Demonic Infestations in 17th century QuébecMysteries of Canada: Poltergeists in Canada, Part IIIJean Campagna, The Sorcerer74 – JEAN CAMPAGNA, THE SORCERERProcès de Jean Campagna, prisonnier, 45 ansJean Campagna (abt.1640-aft.1685) | WikiTree FREE Family TreeQuebec 1685: Part 8- The Charge is SorceryThe Kimble Witch TrialView of Backward Seasons and Remarkable Cold: the Weather over Long Reach, New Brunswick, 1812-1821 | Acadiensis“Native Witchcraft Beliefs in Acadian, Maritime and Newfoundland Folklore” – EruditConcerns move Indigenous ceremony meant to contact 'spirit realm' outside Quebec community | CBC NewsFolklore of Nova ScotiaMi'kmaw Shamans and Acadian Sorcerers: A Study in Cultural Transmissions, Transferences and TransformationsWitchcraft Act 1735Bill C-365 (Historical)Woman Charged With Fake Witchcraft, Days Before Canada Scraps Old Law‘Psychic' charged with being a fake fights case after Canada decriminalises witchcraft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcia Franklin talks with Pulitzer Prize–winning author Stacy Schiff about her work, The Witches. The book examines the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, delving into what precipitated them, and the participants involved. Franklin talks with Schiff about why she wanted to write the book, the challenges involved and the legacy of the trials. Don't forget to subscribe, and visit the Dialogue website for more conversations that matter. Originally Aired: 10/29/2015 The interview is part of Dialogue's series "Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers' Conference" and was taped at the 2015 conference. Since 1995, the conference has been bringing together some of the world's most well-known and illuminating authors to discuss literature and life.

This week we are covering the Salem Witch Trials. In the spring of 1692, several girls in Salem Village began experiencing “fits” and were diagnosed with “bewitchment”. This led to the real-life witch hunt to find the people responsible for afflicting the young girls. Over several months, more young women and girls began exhibiting similar symptoms and having similar fits. Between 1692 and 1693, over 200 people were accused of witchcraft, between 140 and 150 people were arrested, and 20 people were executed.  Sources:  “The Salem Witch Trials Memorial”, SalemWitchMuseum.com, https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/witch-trials-memorial/, accessed Oct 19, 2025.  Brooks, Rebecca Beatrice, “Gallows Hill in Salem, Massachusetts”, History of Massachusetts Blog, Oct 20, 2012, https://historyofmassachusetts.org/where-is-the-real-gallows-hill/, accessed Oct 19, 2025.  History.com Editors, “Salem Witch Trials”, History.com, Nov 4, 2011, https://www.history.com/articles/salem-witch-trials, accessed Oct 19, 2025.   Wallenfeldt, Jeff, “The Trials”, Britannica.com, July 20, 1998, https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials/The-trials, accessed Oct 19, 2025.  Brooks, Rebecca Beatrice, “The Salem Witch Trials Victims: Who Were They?”, History of Massachusetts Blog, Aug 19, 2015, https://historyofmassachusetts.org/salem-witch-trials-victims/, accessed Oct 19, 2025.  Brooks, Rebecca Beatrice, “The Witchcraft Trial of Giles Corey”, History of Massachusetts Blog, Oct 12, 2011, https://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-curse-of-giles-corey/, accessed Oct 19, 2025.  Brooks, Rebecca Beatrice, “The Witchcraft Trial of Sarah Good”, History of Massachusetts Blog, Oct 20, 2011, https://historyofmassachusetts.org/sarah-good-accused-witch/, accessed Oct 19, 2025.  

In the conclusion to The Salem Witch Trials, the boys return to 1692 Massachusetts—where paranoia had taken full control, and reason was long gone. With the accused piling up and the courts overwhelmed, this episode dives deep into the dark heart of Salem's hysteria: the confessions, the so-called “spectral evidence,” and the twisted power plays that turned neighbor against neighbor.This part explores how the trials escalated into chaos. Judges abandoned logic, ministers fanned the flames, and ordinary citizens became executioners. The hosts unravel the stories of key figures—like Judge Hathorne, whose arrogance condemned dozens; Reverend Samuel Parris, whose fiery sermons fueled the fear; and the young accusers, whose tales of invisible spirits sent innocent people to the gallows.But beyond the hysteria lies the bigger question: why did it happen? Was it truly about witchcraft—or something far more human? The boys dig into the underlying forces of greed, land disputes, and religious extremism that turned a small Puritan village into a nightmare. They also uncover the strange aftermath—how the colony later tried to erase its shame, how survivors lived with guilt, and how the witch trials became a lasting scar on American history.With eerie atmosphere and modern insight, The Boys take you through the final days of the Salem madness—when superstition ruled, justice failed, and the line between faith and fear disappeared entirely.Episode 127 exposes the horrifying end of one of the darkest chapters in early America… and reminds us how easily truth can burn when fear takes over.www.patreon.com/theconspiracypodcast

For nearly 175 years — from 1563 until its repeal in 1736 — this act stood as part of Scotland's law. In that time, it is estimated that 3,000 to 5,000 people were accused of witchcraft. Of those, a staggering 84 percent were women. Torture, often in the form of sleep deprivation and relentless interrogation, was routine. Executions followed — frequently by strangulation or burning — and their bodies were often destroyed so they could not even be buried, denied the final dignity of rest.Our guests know this story better than anyone.Today, we're joined by Claire Mitchell KC — a distinguished Scottish lawyer, specialising in criminal defence, constitutional and human rights law. She is co-founder of the Witches of Scotland campaign, which seeks posthumous pardons, a memorial, and an official apology for those persecuted under the Witchcraft Act.Zoe Venditozzi is a writer, teacher, and co-campaigner. Born and raised in Fife, she brings storytelling, archival curiosity, and moral urgency to this mission. Her literary debut Anywhere's Better Than Here won the Guardian's Not the Booker popular prize; now with Claire she's co-author of How to Kill a Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy.Their new book weaves together legal history, archival testimony, fictional vignettes, and sharp critique. It lifts the stories of those accused — women, and a few men — out of dusty court records and into the present. It asks: how did this system become possible, and how do we make amends? Merch is here!!! Get your merch NOW!SMALL BUSINESS OF THE WEEK: Thornback Acupuncture with Dr. Rachel Oristano.New Dinky trip alert!! Erika is taking a group of childfree travelers to VIETNAM — and it's an artsy adventurer's dream itinerary! Buy your tickets while they last. The Dinky Patreon is officially live! Join now to support the show + gain access to weekly, ad-free episodes, chat with us & other childfree pals in the Dinky Discord, join our virtual book club, and more! Wanna get your finances in order? Use our link to sign up for a FREE 34 day trial of YNAB (You Need A Budget) and support the show. Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Substack, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @dinkypod. Follow us on YouTube.If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

In this episode of Talking Tudors, Natalie Grueninger talks with Leigh Wakefield about the infamous Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 and their legacy. They explore the rival families at the centre of the accusations, the role of witness testimony—especially that of children—the trial records by Thomas Potts, and the later 1634 case that questioned earlier verdicts. The conversation also considers how sources were shaped by contemporary agendas, what the evidence can and cannot tell us, and why Pendle remains a powerful part of local heritage and modern interest in witchcraft history. Follow Leigh on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/historic_leigh_speaking Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon! TUDOR TAKEAWAY Pott's Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster https://archive.org/details/pottsdiscoveryof00pottrich    

This episode contains descriptions of violence that may not be suitable for all listeners. In this week's episode, Jackie is joined by historian Steven Veerapen to discuss the role James VI played in Scotland's witch trials. Between the late 16th and mid-17th centuries, an estimated 4,000 to 6,000 people – most of whom were women – were tried for witchcraft, with around 1,500 executed as a result of the trials. King James VI played a leading role in the trials, writing a detailed dissertation on the subject of witchcraft that encouraged and endorsed the practice of witch hunting. You can read our 2021 study into the connections between Trust places and the witch trials here. To hear more episodes of Love Scotland, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Support our Halloween “Overcoming the Darkness” campaign to help people with depression: https://weirddarkness.com/HOPERead the article: https://weirddarkness.com/uk-witch-trials-pardon-1652/ A growing movement in England seeks justice for women hanged as witches centuries ago, bringing ancient injustices into modern focus.WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.#WeirdDarkness, #WitchTrials, #TrueCrimeHistory, #BritishHistory, #WitchHunt, #HistoricalInjustice, #17thCentury, #WomensHistory, #DarkHistory, #UKHistory

The year is 1692. In a small, snowbound Puritan settlement on the edge of the Massachusetts wilderness, two young girls begin convulsing, screaming, and claiming to see dark spirits. Within weeks, their strange afflictions ignite the most infamous witch hunt in American history. In this first chapter of The Salem Witch Trials, the boys unravel the eerie beginnings of the hysteria that consumed Salem Village.It starts inside Reverend Samuel Parris's home, where his daughter Betty and niece Abigail writhe and shriek as neighbors whisper that the Devil himself has entered the village. When a local folk remedy—a “witch cake” baked with the girls' urine—is fed to a dog in secret, it backfires spectacularly, pointing suspicion toward Parris's enslaved servant, Tituba. Dragged before magistrates, Tituba confesses under pressure and spins a vivid tale of the Devil's book, spectral animals, and a coven hidden among them. Her confession doesn't calm the town—it detonates it.From there, the accusations multiply. Respectable churchgoers like Martha Corey and beloved grandmother Rebecca Nurse are suddenly named as witches. Even a four-year-old child is chained in irons. Villagers who once shared pews now turn on each other in panic. By spring, fear and superstition rule Salem.The boys dive deep into the dark psychology of the era—how religious zeal, personal grudges, and brutal living conditions created the perfect storm for mass hysteria. They explore the bizarre early investigations, the use of “spectral evidence,” and the tragic logic that if a witch could look innocent, it was only because the Devil made her so.This episode sets the stage for the horrifying trials to come—the hangings, the confessions, and the infamous pressing of Giles Corey. But before the gallows rise, Part One reveals how one cold New England winter and a few terrified children tore a community apart.Part Two will take listeners to the courtroom and the gallows, exposing the gruesome outcomes—and the haunting question that still lingers: what truly possessed Salem in 1692?www.patreon.com/theconspiracypodcast

This episode, Hunter and Jarrod re-discuss the Salem witch trials.

A few months ago, two of the most prolific podcasters of all time reached out to me with a simple message: We have an incredible story, and we think your audience at Tangle should hear it.The podcasters, Andy Mills and Matthew Boll, are sharp journalists with an eye for important investigations. Mills is the co-creator of The Daily at The New York Times, the most listened-to news podcast in the world, and he produced the successful limited series Rabbit Hole (on internet algorithms). Boll helped build the podcasting company Gimlet and worked on award-winning podcasts like Crimetown. Together, they created two of my favorite podcasts of the last few years, The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling and the documentary-style podcast Reflector. So when these two guys told me they had a story I'd have to hear to truly understand, my ears perked up. The story is about a debate — the debate of all debates, according to some of our country's smartest people — whose outcome could literally determine the future of the human race: How serious is the threat from artificial intelligence? It turns out the answer to this question is not nearly as straightforward as one might hope. The debate is now setting some of the smartest, wealthiest, and most influential people in the world against each other, with no clear traditional political dividing lines and even less clarity on whose argument might win the day.Since March, Mills and Boll have been investigating this debate along with a team of journalists from their investigative reporting outlet, Longview, including former NPR correspondent and podcast host Gregory Warner. They decided to share their notes, rough cuts, and behind-the-scenes discussions exclusively with our team. It is precisely the kind of balanced, curious reporting we strive to do here at Tangle — peeling back the layers of the biggest stories of our time. Today, we're introducing that story to you, in written form, and in partnership with Longview. We also encourage you to go listen and subscribe to their podcast series, The Last Invention, which is the most riveting deep dive on artificial intelligence that I've come across. Listen to The Last Invention here:Apple⁠ SpotifyTo learn more about Longview and become a subscriber visit our ⁠website⁠.Best,Isaac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The smoke gets creepy as Brian, Bean, and Gary take you back to 1692 Colonial Massachusetts —when paranoia, fear, and a few too many “witchy” neighbors led to one of the most infamous trials in history.

In this week's episode we're discussing the OG Satanic Panic as we learn about the history of witch trials, way before they came to Salem! Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@cultliter Call the Hotline: 747-322-0273 Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuary Merch! Merch! Merch!: wonderyshop.com/cultliter Come see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcastinstagram.com/spencerhenry Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter Check out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you're listening now!  Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valais_witch_trialshttps://www.history.com/articles/beyond-salem-6-lesser-known-witch-trialshttps://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/uncovering-the-truth-behind-swiss-witchcraft-trials/48902644https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/a62546301/witch-trials-cause/https://theviewfromchelsea.com/2018/09/17/the-pendle-witches/https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-14490790https://retrospectjournal.com/2022/10/23/the-pendle-witches-how-a-nine-year-old-girl-sentenced-her-family-to-death/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQrva6RAkakhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cave-of-zugarramurdihttps://library.law.yale.edu/news/largest-witch-hunt-world-history-basque-witch-trials-1609-1614https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2511&context=tdhttps://www.xareta.eus/en/quehacer/witches_cave_zugarramurdi/3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join April and Maggie as they dive into two distinct historical witches, the paths they have paved, and the healing energy that their stories remind us is still needed on our walk upon this earth. Let us remember their journeys with gratitude and love. Mary Bliss Parsons was accused of witchcraft multiple times in the seventeenth century. She was acquitted on all accounts through many decades of accusations and survived the intense witch trials and legal persecutions of the times.  Malin Matsdotter is a historical witch from Sweden. Her story encapsulates the most horrific betrayal by her daughters and their accusations against her which led to her death by fire. Her story is one of the strongest examples of innocent defiance. Her cries changed the course of the witch hunts in Sweden and her death was a contributing factor to the beginning of the end of a horrendous time in history. If you are loving this podcast and you feel really motivated or compelled to share, please donate to this podcast: Donate here Connect with the Goddesses:  https://www.goddesswitchwomb.com  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddesswitchwomb/  Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@goddesswitchwomb

Were the Salem witches bewitched—or was something else haunting them? The true “horror” wasn't witches or demons—it was how human psychology under stress led to neighbor turning on neighbor.  This is the first of its kind episode-- a live recording with a student! 

Alice Kyteler's witchcraft trial shocked 14th century Ireland. Today, the charges against her are seen largely as nonsense, and more about personal vendettas and struggles for power. Research: Bailey, Michael D. “HISTORICAL DICTIONARY of WITCHCRAFT.” Scarecrow Press. 2003. Callan, Maeve Brigid. “The Templars, the Witch, and the Wild Irish: Vengeance and Heresy in Medieval Ireland.” Cornell University Press. 2015. “Dame Alice Kyteler.” Historic Kilkenny. https://www.historickilkenny.com/alice-kyteler Iribarren, Isabel. “Black Magic to Heresy: A Doctrinal Leap in the Pontificate of John XXII.” Church History , Mar., 2007, Vol. 76, No. 1 (Mar., 2007), pp. 32-60. Cambridge University Press on behalf of the American Society of Church History. https://www.jstor.org/stable/27644923 “Kilkenny Witch Trials.” Kilkenny Heritage Forum and Kilkenny Heritage Plan. https://kilkennyheritage.ie/2024/12/kilkenny-witch-trials/#:~:text=On%203rd%20November%201324%2C%20Petronilla,world%20for%20centuries%20to%20come. Pavlic, Brian A. “Lady Alice Kyteler Is Found Guilty of Witchcraft.” EBSCO. 2022. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/law/lady-alice-kyteler-found-guilty-witchcraft Ledrede, Richard. “A contemporary narrative of the proceedings against Dame Alice Kyteler, prosecuted for sorcery in 1324.” London. Printed for the Camden Society, by John Bowyer Nichols and Son. 1843. https://archive.org/details/b33096831/page/n11/mode/2up “A Medieval History.” Kyteler’s Inn. https://www.kytelersinn.com/history-of-the-inn/ Murphy, Mrs. C.J. “Alice Kyteler.” Old Kilkenny Review. 1953. https://kilkennyarchaeologicalsociety.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/OKR1953-09-Claire-Murphy-Alice-Kyteler.pdf Neary, Anne. “The Origins and Character of the Kilkenny Witchcraft Case of 1324.” Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy: Archaeology, Culture, History, Literature , 1983, Vol. 83C (1983), pp. 333-350. https://www.jstor.org/stable/25506106 Riddell, William Renwick. “First Execution for Witchcraft in Ireland.” Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology. Vol. 7, Issue 6. 1917. https://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?params=/context/jclc/article/1500/&path_info=83_7JAmInstCrimL_Criminology828_May1916toMarch1917_.pdf Seymour, John Drelincourt. “Dame Alice Kyteler the Sorceress of Kilkenny A.D. 1324 (Folklore History Series).” Read Books. 2011. Walsh, James. “The Popes and Science: THE HISTORY OF THE PAPAL RELATIONS TO SCIENCE DURING THE MIDDLE AGES AND DOWN TO OUR OWN TIME.” NEW YORKFORDHAM UNIVERSITY PRESS. 1915. Accessed online: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/34019/34019-h/34019-h.htm Williams, Bernadette. “The Sorcery Trial of Alice Kyteler.” History Ireland, vol. 2, no. 4, 1994, pp. 20–24. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/27724208 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As summer wanes and the nights grow long, we turn to tales of witches, curses, and the old ways that never truly died. For centuries, harvest time has carried its own magic: charms for fields, blessings for homes, and darker stories of those who bent nature to their will.On the brooding slopes of Pendle Hill, the 1612 witch trials cast a shadow that hasn't lifted: matriarchs Old Demdike and Chattox, ten hangings at Lancaster, and a land still whispered to be guarded by familiars and phantoms. From a bricked-in “witches' cat” cottage to spectral hounds, disembodied voices, and dancing orbs, modern vigil nights keep colliding with the hill's grim past—some say the witches still answer when called.The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch:https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/10/some-of-the-most-haunted-places-in-england/141752https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/pendle-hill-witcheshttps://www.spiritshack.co.uk/blog/haunted-places/pendle-hill/https://deadlive.co.uk/pendle-hill-lancashire-ghost-stories/https://lellalee.com/the-ghosts-of-pendle-hill-a-paranormal-investigation/http://marysharratt.blogspot.com/2009/10/most-haunteds-pendle-witch-hunt.htmlThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Monday!Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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With his highly anticipated debut graphic novel "More Weight: A Salem Story" releasing, Massachusetts-born author Ben Wickey joins us for an exclusive pre-launch interview about this Alan Moore-praised "appalling masterpiece." The Edward Gorey Award-winning artist's first solo work tells the harrowing tale of Giles Corey, the only person pressed to death under stones during the infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials.What makes this upcoming graphic novel release extraordinary? Beyond Wickey's stunning and unmatched visual storytelling that brings historical horror to visceral life, he is a descendant of Salem Witch Trial victim Mary Easty, bringing deeply personal perspective to this decade-long project that Publishers Weekly compared to "From Hell." We explore the pre-release excitement, Wickey's meticulous research using historical documents, and his innovative dual-timeline narrative featuring Nathaniel Hawthorne interludes. Using the graphic novel format, Wickey cuts through pop culture mythology to restore the genuine horror and humanity of Salem's history.Discover how Corey transformed from testifying against his wife Martha to defiantly uttering his final words "more weight," and why this Salem witch hunt story will captivate readers everywhere.#SalemWitchTrials #BenWickey #MoreWeight #GraphicNovel #HistoricalHorrorBuy the Graphic Novel "More Weight" Read the Alan Moore World Blog: Ben Wickey An Extraordinary Enchanter More Weight Preview Page on TopShelfComix.com Sign the Petition: MA Witch Hunt Justice Projectwww.massachusettswitchtrials.orgThe Thing About Salem YouTube⁠The Thing About Salem Patreon⁠The Thing About Witch Hunts YouTube⁠⁠The Thing About Witch Hunts

Episode Summary: Jennifer Tozer, librarian at Pueblo Community College in Colorado, shares how she created "Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration" - a comprehensive month-long educational program running throughout October. When traditional museum exhibits weren't available, Jennifer built her own visual displays from scratch, featuring poster exhibits, author presentations, virtual tours with the Salem Witch Museum, and discussions connecting historical witch trials to modern-day accusations.For Educators: This episode offers practical inspiration for teachers looking to create engaging historical programming with limited budgets. Jennifer's approach demonstrates how to make distant history relevant to today's students while addressing misconceptions and encouraging critical thinking.Program Details: "Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration" runs throughout October at Pueblo Community College Library, featuring interactive exhibits, scavenger hunts, and community presentations.Perfect for history teachers, librarians, and educators interested in innovative programming that brings historical events to life for modern students.LinksBuy the book A Salem Witch by Dan A GagnonBuy the book The Heretics Daughter by Kathleen KentPueblo Community College's Humanities Newsletter with Witch Trials History Event DatesThe Thing About Salem YouTube⁠The Thing About Salem Patreon⁠The Thing About Witch Hunts YouTube⁠⁠The Thing About Witch Hunts

On September 8 and 22, we are joining Dr. Emerson Baker for exciting virtual events hosted by Partnership of Historic Bostons.Visit Eventbrite to register for FREE:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-other-understanding-witch-hunts-part-i-tickets-1492284887269?aff=oddtdtcreatorOr visit the Partnership of Historic Bostons website for more information: https://historicbostons.org/upcomingeventsThe Other: Understanding Witch Hunts, Part I will begin Monday, September 8 at 7:00 PM Eastern.A second event, focusing on resistance to the Salem Witch-Hunt, will be held at the same time on September 22.Almost every culture across time and place has experienced witch hunts of one kind or another. Drawing upon the witch trials in Salem, Boston, and elsewhere in New England, renowned historian Emerson "Tad" Baker, together with guest moderators Sarah Jack and Josh Hutchinson, will explore the nature of witch hunts. Join a remarkable three-way conversation by some of the most knowledgeable and insightful observers of witch hunts, about the questions that persist more than 350 years after the 20 Salem executions.In this first of two eye-opening discussions, The Other explores why witch hunts happen and how they progress. Why are certain people accused? What characteristics did people like Tituba, Bridget Bishop, and Goody Glover have that made them targets rather than their neighbors? What set them off as "others"? How and why did Tituba's accusation lead to more accusations, while Glover's did not? What role did misinformation and rumor play in witch hunts? And, most puzzlingly, what motivated the accusers?Part 2: Resistance, on September 22, 7:00-8:30pm, will explore how people fought against accusations, at risk to themselves, and worked to end the witch hunts. How did family, friends and neighbors help defend the accused? What role did spiritual and political leaders play? How did families and communities heal from witch hunts, and prevent them from happening again? Above all, what gave these people, in the midst of increasing danger, the courage to resist?ABOUT THE SPEAKERSEmerson "Tad" Baker is a professor of history at Salem State University and has previously served as vice provost and dean. He is the award-winning author or co-author of six books on the history and archaeology of early New England, including A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience.His current book project explores the aftermath of the Salem witch trials. Baker has served as consultant and on-camera expert for documentaries and TV shows for networks ranging from PBS and the BBC to Smithsonian and TLC.Josh Hutchinson is a podcaster, writer, and advocate. As a descendant of people involved in New England witch trials, co-founder of End Witch Hunts, and creator of the podcasts The Thing About Witch Hunts and The Thing About Salem, Josh blends historical knowledge and modern activism in his work. Josh continues to shed light on historical injustices while advocating for the elimination of modern harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks.Sarah Jack, a descendant of colonial-era witch trial victims, is the founding executive director of the nonprofit End Witch Hunts. Based in Colorado, Sarah also hosts the podcasts The Thing About Witch Hunts and The Thing About Salem. She specializes in consulting and teaching about witch hunts, past and present, leveraging her extensive networks to bring these conversations to broader communities and platforms. Her work has been highlighted globally and featured in outlets including the New York Times and NPR.End Witch Hunts brings light to the true nature of witch trials and witch hunts through public education, advocacy, memorialization, and exoneration.

'Edged in Stone' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the August episode.In this story, we're heading north to Sutherland. Our journey begins near Culloden Battlefield, leads north past Inverness and the Cromarty Firth, and makes stops in Dornoch and Dunrobin Castle. Along the way, we dive into the history of witch trials in Scotland, we learn more about the Sutherland Clearances of the 19th century, and we explore what modern-day energy policies have to do with the historic Highland Clearances.Visit my website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript, photos from my trip and links to additional resources about the topics I mention in this episode.Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you! Let me help you plan your DREAM TRIP to Scotland! Book a free enquiry call to find out more. Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.Connect with me on Instagram @wildforscotland!Join our email list to never miss an episode.Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

What if history's most infamous witch hunt could have been stopped with just a few different decisions? We're examining the pivotal moments between January 1692 and May 1693 when someone—anyone—could have pumped the brakes on Salem's runaway train of accusations.From the shocking arrest of four-year-old Dorothy Good to Martha Carrier's unfortunate promotion to "Queen of Hell," we'll explore how escalating choices transformed a local crisis into colonial America's most notorious legal disaster. We'll meet the key players who either fanned the flames or tried to douse them—including Cotton Mather's mixed messages and Governor Phips' late-in-the-game reality check.Join us as we dissect the moments when cooler heads could have prevailed and discover how 45 residents of unlucky Andover got swept up in accusations that would make even the devil blush. Sometimes it takes a village—or several villages—to create a catastrophe.Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription ProjectMassachusetts Court of Oyer and Terminer Documents, ⁠The Salem Witch Trials Collection, Peabody Essex MuseumRecords of the Salem Witch-HuntThe Thing About Salem YouTube⁠The Thing About Salem Patreon⁠The Thing About Witch Hunts YouTube⁠⁠The Thing About Witch Hunts

Ben Wickey has created a graphic novel, More Weight: A Salem Story, that gives us a very deep dive into the Salem witch trials: why they happened, who was to blame, and how the city has dealt with their legacy. This week Koom gets the scoop on what inspired Ben, why his art style seems … Continue reading #848 “More Weight”: Ben Wickey talks Salem witch trials

We delve into Elise Loehnan's acclaimed book 'On Our Best Behaviour,' exploring the societal and cultural forces shaping women's behaviors and the concept of the 'seven deadly sins.' Elise discusses the ingrained cultural pressures that lead women to self-denial and the impact of patriarchal norms. We explore topics such as envy, pride, sloth, and the importance of embracing both masculine and feminine energies for a balanced life. Join us for an eye-opening conversation with insights on redefining cultural narratives and reclaiming full selves.   00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:35 The Cultural Conditioning of Women 01:39 Guest Introduction: Elise London 02:01 Personal Struggles and Panic Attacks 03:48 The Pressure of Perfection 07:53 The Concept of Goodness in Women 13:45 Historical Myths and Gender Roles 19:17 The Origins of the Seven Deadly Sins 28:47 The Witch Trials and Cultural Trauma 37:08 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities 47:09 Embracing Discomfort and Presence 48:10 Understanding Envy as a Directional Signal 48:29 The Gateway to Other Sins: Envy 49:45 Women and Envy: A Cultural Examination 50:33 The Role of Envy in Personal Desires 53:21 Reframing Envy and Scarcity 54:28 The Impact of Cultural Narratives on Women 01:09:07 Pride and Gender Bias in the Workplace 01:17:13 The Importance of Sadness and Emotional Expression 01:28:23 Final Thoughts and Call to Action   Find Elise:   Podcast:   Substack:   New Book:    On Our Best Behaviour Book:

In our last episode, we covered Elizabeth Howe's life leading up to 1692, her journey from Yorkshire to Rowley, and the whispers of witchcraft that followed her before any afflicted girls in Salem cried out her name. In part two, we dive into her examination, subsequent testimonies, and trial aftermath. There's even a few research gems at the end. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for the conclusion of Elizabeth Howe's story.  University of Virginia. Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project. Accessed July 13, 2025. http://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n72.html. Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Judicial Archives, Vol. 1 no. 321–322. Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, MA. Peabody Essex Museum. Salem Witch Trials Collection. Accessed July 13, 2025. https://pem.quartexcollections.com/collections/salem-witch-trials-collection/salem-witch-trials-documents. Mather, Cotton. Wonders of the Invisible World. Boston: Benjamin Harris, 1693. Digital edition via University of Michigan and Archive.org. Roach, Marilynne K. The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege. Lanham, MD: Taylor Trade Publishing, 2002. Baker, Emerson W. A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience. New York: Oxford University Press, 2015. Calef, Robert. More Wonders of the Invisible World. London: Nath. Hillar, 1700. Upham, Charles W. Salem Witchcraft. Boston: Wiggin and Lunt, 1867. Graystone, Philip. Elizabeth Jackson of Rowley. Privately published, 1993. Massachusetts General Court. Acts and Resolves, 1711: An Act to Reverse the Attainders of George Burroughs and Others for Witchcraft. Boston, 1711. Topsfield Town Records. Topsfield, Massachusetts. Referenced in Perley family and local governance documentation. Lyrics for "The Rowley Witch" by Beggar's Bridge  "The Rowley Witch" on Spotify 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 Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.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 our last episode, we covered Elizabeth Howe's life leading up to 1692, her journey from Yorkshire to Rowley, and the whispers of witchcraft that followed her before any afflicted girls in Salem cried out her name. In part two, we dive into her examination, subsequent testimonies, and trial aftermath. There's even a few research gems at the end. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for the conclusion of Elizabeth Howe's story.  University of Virginia. Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project. Accessed July 13, 2025. http://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n72.html. Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Judicial Archives, Vol. 1 no. 321–322. Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, MA. Peabody Essex Museum. Salem Witch Trials Collection. Accessed July 13, 2025. https://pem.quartexcollections.com/collections/salem-witch-trials-collection/salem-witch-trials-documents. Mather, Cotton. Wonders of the Invisible World. Boston: Benjamin Harris, 1693. Digital edition via University of Michigan and Archive.org. Roach, Marilynne K. The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege. Lanham, MD: Taylor Trade Publishing, 2002. Baker, Emerson W. A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience. New York: Oxford University Press, 2015. Calef, Robert. More Wonders of the Invisible World. London: Nath. Hillar, 1700. Upham, Charles W. Salem Witchcraft. Boston: Wiggin and Lunt, 1867. Graystone, Philip. Elizabeth Jackson of Rowley. Privately published, 1993. Massachusetts General Court. Acts and Resolves, 1711: An Act to Reverse the Attainders of George Burroughs and Others for Witchcraft. Boston, 1711. Topsfield Town Records. Topsfield, Massachusetts. Referenced in Perley family and local governance documentation. Lyrics for "The Rowley Witch" by Beggar's Bridge  "The Rowley Witch" on Spotify 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 Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.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

Our six part mini-series examining the seventeenth-century witch hunts across the eastern counties of England continues with a discussion looking at a topic not generally explored in this context: the environment.Professor Marion Gibson and Dr Tabitha Stanmore of the Leverhulme Foundation funded Seven County Witch Hunt Project join folklorist and host Mark Norman once again. Topics include the influence of the weather, farming and crops and the coastal fishing trade and how all of these have a bearing on the witch trials.To support the work of The Folklore Podcast in creating more specialist mini-series and other folklore content, please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast

Before microscopes and stethoscopes, before hospitals and modern medicine, there were the cunning-folk, who practiced a kind of magic woven into the fabric of daily life: practical, personal, and deeply rooted in community belief. A missing object, a run of bad luck, or an unrequited love were their concerns. This episode brings you the story of the wise men and women who worked in whispers and who bridged belief and need: the cunning-folk of Britain.Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet.Episode sourcesSupport the showEnchantedPodcast.netFacebook/enchantedpodcastInstagram/enchantedpodcastTumblr/enchantedpodcast

We're back from break! And what better way to return than with an episode about a victim from the Salem Witch Trials. Elizabeth Howe is the only person we have yet to cover from the July 19th executions. She was also the only person executed from the town of Ipswich, even being referred to as the Witch of Ipswich. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they cover the first part of Elizabeth Howe's life. From her birth in Yorkshire England to whispers of her being a witch a decade before the Salem Witch Trials. University of Virginia. Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project. Accessed July 13, 2025. http://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n72.html. Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Judicial Archives, Vol. 1 no. 321–322. Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, MA. Peabody Essex Museum. Salem Witch Trials Collection. Accessed July 13, 2025. https://pem.quartexcollections.com/collections/salem-witch-trials-collection/salem-witch-trials-documents. Mather, Cotton. Wonders of the Invisible World. Boston: Benjamin Harris, 1693. Digital edition via University of Michigan and Archive.org. Roach, Marilynne K. The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege. Lanham, MD: Taylor Trade Publishing, 2002. Baker, Emerson W. A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience. New York: Oxford University Press, 2015. Calef, Robert. More Wonders of the Invisible World. London: Nath. Hillar, 1700. Upham, Charles W. Salem Witchcraft. Boston: Wiggin and Lunt, 1867. Graystone, Philip. Elizabeth Jackson of Rowley. Privately published, 1993. Massachusetts General Court. Acts and Resolves, 1711: An Act to Reverse the Attainders of George Burroughs and Others for Witchcraft. Boston, 1711. Topsfield Town Records. Topsfield, Massachusetts. Referenced in Perley family and local governance documentation. 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 Salem Uncovered Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.com    Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

On today's SEASON FINALE EPISODE of Highkey Obsessed: Toil and Trouble, Cassie and Thomas are diving deep into the most famous American witch panic, the Salem Witch Trials. They discuss the circumstances and context leading up to the trials, whether this was an example of mass hysteria, the potential motives of the accusers, the families of the accusers, the mess, the tea! All that plus their latest obsessions on another episode of the greatest podcast in the multiverse!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfYouTube: @HighkeyObsessedPodcastWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.comEmail: highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally released for Patrons on Sep 26, 2024 In this episode, Hallie dives into the web of social factors that likely drove the Salem Witch trials. The bewitched girls, called the afflicted, were from one faction in town, while the accused were from another. Is this a coincidence? Probably not.

WE'RE GOING TO BE TALKING ABOUT THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS. In this chilling episode of Christories, we uncover the truth behind one of the darkest chapters in American colonial history. Forget what you've heard about witches being burned—this story is even more haunting. We explore how fear, superstition, and power dynamics led to the wrongful execution of 19 people, mostly women. You'll learn who was accused, who benefited, and why it spiraled out of control. From teenage girls to political grudges, nothing was as simple as it seemed. Listen to the full Christories episode on the Salem Witch Trials to uncover the real story behind the myth. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS True Classic - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/CHAOS! #trueclassicpod Christories Disclaimer* it is important to note that Christories knowledge and understanding of historical events, facts, and figures may not be 100% accurate or complete! Note that information in this episode has been lightly researched and we encourage you to continue your learning outside of this episode too, Babes! Follow us Muffin Butt!

In St. Osyth, an old jail known as The Cage has a history of accused witches — and something inside it still refuses to leave.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: In the heart of England's St. Osyth village lies The Cage, an unassuming house with a chilling past as a jail for accused witches. When Vanessa Mitchell moved in, she unknowingly stepped into a nightmare of ghostly apparitions and terrifying events that forever altered her life. (The Cage: Britain's Answer To The Amityville Horror) *** Some ghosts just seem worth rooting for, no matter how they died or what they do. (Ghosts To Sympathize With) *** The Genna brothers of Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood were some of the most notorious bootleggers and gangsters in the city… until they weren't. (The End of the Terrible Gennas) *** In 1981, 14-year-old Stacey Ann Arras vanished without a trace inside Yosemite National Park, her disappearance remaining one of the park's most eerie and unsolved mysteries. (The Unsolved Yosemite Disappearance of Stacy Ann Arras) *** Annie Le, a brilliant Yale graduate student, vanished just days before her wedding in 2009. Her disappearance led to a shocking discovery that left everyone questioning who and why. (Annie Le: A Life of Promise, A Death of Mystery) *** Imagine waking up every 30 seconds, completely unaware of where you are or what just happened. This is the life of Clive Wearing, who is unable to construct new memories… at all. (Clive's 30-Second Memory) *** We'll look at how the growing cryptotourism industry offers a unique and interesting angle on exploring hidden corners of the globe, with searches for creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster among your travel choices. (Cryptotourism With Bigfoot and Nessie)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:36.414 = Show Open00:04:10.680 = The Cage: Britain's Answer to the Amityville Horror00:21:37.334 = Cryptotourism With Bigfoot and Nessie00:31:04.367 = The Unsolved Yosemite Disappearance of Stacy Ann Arras00:40:08.116 = Ghosts To Sympathize With00:54:48.890 = The End of the Terrible Gennas01:07:15.606 = Clive's 30-Second Memory01:13:26.876 = Annie Le: A Life of Promise, A Death of Mystery01:18:59.045 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Poltergeist! A New Investigation Into Destructive Haunting” by John Fraser: https://amzn.to/3Lueplp“The Cage: Britain's Answer To The Amityville Horror” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3cpxwj5n“Crypotourism with Bigfoot and Nessie” source: Ronan O'Connell, National Geographic:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrn42hny“The Unsolved Yosemite Disappearance of Stacy Ann Arras” source: Beth Elias, Unspeakable Crimes:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mpkynbus“Annie Le: A Life of Promise, A Death Of Mystery” source: The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzvd4phd“Ghosts to Sympathize With” source: Erin McCann, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/456p8t95“Clive's 30-Second Memory” source: Oddity Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdeaj5m3“The End of the Terrible Gennas” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8yd5cs (used with permission)=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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