Episode 1175
SALEM EPISODE 1: Introduction
In 1692, 19 members of a small New England community were hanged for witchcraft.
HistoryExtra podcast · Immediate
October 31, 202118m 10s
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Show Notes
In 1692, 19 members of a small New England community were hanged for witchcraft. Over the course of the year, young girls convulsed and barked like dogs, women confessed to flying on poles to satanic sabbaths, and villagers recounted seeing ghostly apparitions and translucent cats. How can we explain these seemingly inexplicable events? With the help of experts, we’ll delve into the historical factors that were at play in Salem to get to grips with one of the most fascinating moments in American history.
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