The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between early 1692 and mid-1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft—the devil’s magic—and 20 were executed. In 1711, ...
The Salem Witch Trials were more than a tragic chapter in colonial history; they were a mirror reflecting the darker instincts of fear, faith, and control. What began as strange fits among a few young ...
In 1692, the quiet Puritan town of Salem, Massachusetts erupted into chaos when fear, suspicion, and religious fervor spiraled into a series of infamous witch trials that left 20 people dead and the ...