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- The Salem Witch Trials: Truth About the TrialsThe Salem Witch Hunt is perhaps one of the most well-remembered panics in the history of the United States. While many people have romanticized or fictionalized the accounts, what actually happened is an unfortunate pattern in the United States.
- Salem Witch TrialsSalem Witch Trials: why it happened? Interesting facts.
- Salem Witch Trials Basic InfoBasic, succinct information about the reason for the Salem Witch Trials.
- Review of Tituba, Reluctant Witch of SalemMy review of the book Tituba, Reluctant Witch of Salem.
- Demos Thoroughly Entertains Salem but Not His ReadersIn the book Entertaining Satan, John Putnam Demos gives an in depth account of the Puritan's witch hunts of the 17th century.
The History Behind the 1593 Warboy Witches TrialMost people are familiar with the notorious "Salem Witch Trials" of 1692 to 1693 but what the majority of people might not know is that the "Salem Witch Trials" were not the first witch trials.
The Salem Witch Trials in Their Historical ContextWhile we can see the Salem Witch Trials as a horrible time in our history, the Puritans are not the villains we have made them out to be.
The Salem Witch TrialsThe Salem witch trails took place during 1962 through 1963 and resulted in the unjust execution of 20 people.- A Look into the History of the Salem Witch TrialsMany centuries ago people practicing religion began to have very strong beliefs that possible the Devil could grant certain people the power to harm other people in exchange for their loyalty.
- A Brief History of Salem Witch TrialsHere is some background information on the Salem Witch Trials.
- A History of the Salem Witch Hunts and the Salem Witch TrialsThis article provides an overview of the historical context for the outbreak of the Salem Witch Trials by placing it within the larger context of the European witch hunts.
- The Truth About Witches and the Salem Witch TrialsPeople fear what they do not understand. This is obvious when it comes to witches. It was seen during The Salem Witch Trials. Modern-day witches are often accused of Satanism because of people's misunderstanding.
- The Truth About the Salem Witch TrialsThe Salem Witch Trials were a terrifying time in American history. There were 20 deaths that were the result of accusations made by some young female villagers. The allegation? Witchcraft.
Great Britain's Notorious Witch Trials of March 1612The Salem Witch Trials are common knowledge, but the events surrounding Great Britain's most notorious witch trial is still widely unknown.- The Witch Trials Of Early Modern Europe and AmericaA quick look at the witch trials of early modern Europe and America, as seen by a non-traditional Pagan
- Biographies of the People Involved in the Salem Witch TrialsBiographies of the people involved in the Salem Witch Trials.
- Legal Procedures Used During the Salem Witch TrialsThe court procedures used during the Salem Witch Trials were fueled by hysteria, gossip, lies, and vindictiveness. Loosely based on Biblical law, the accused were not given counsel, and were found guilty because of outlandish testimonies, and legal chaos.
- The History of Witch TrialsA history regarding the witch trials and what caused them.
- The Salem Witch TrialsWe learn from our past so we don't repeat mistakes in the future. One of America's most devestating moments was in the year 1692. As many as 37 people died during the Salem Witch trials.
- The Salem Witch TrialsThe Salem Witch Trials began in 1692. There were 141 people were arrested, and of those, 19 were hanged and one was crushed to death.
What is a Familiar, and What Does it Do?Part of the legends of witchcraft, perhaps stemming all the way from mythology, is the myth of a familiar. A spirit in the form of an animal that witches are given to assist in their magic. The opinions and feelings on them vary.- The Best Scary Halloween VacationsThis article offers information on five blood-chilling vacation locales for horror fans and Halloween enthusiasts alike.
- A Review of the Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe"The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane" by Katherine Howe was one of the surprise best-sellers of the past few years, made all the more so because of the strange title.
- Salem Witch TrialsConsider the possibility that the village of Salem was simply corrupted by upper-classed Puritans....not witches.
- Witch Trials at SalemThis article describes a few of the witchcraft trials that took place in Salem village.
- "The House of the Seven Gables" - a Mesmerizing TaleThe moral at the end of this story has more to do with the detrimental impact gossip, injustice, and falsehood have on a family than it does the intriguing mystery involving the house itself.
- Legal Procedures Used During the Salem Witch TrialsTrials for those accused of witchcraft in the late 17th century followed bizarre and unorthodox protocol.
- What Caused the Salem Witch Trials?Of all the misunderstood and "blown out of proportion" evens in American History, the Salem Witch Trials were a prime example.
- Margaret Scott: Victim of Salem Witch TrialsMargaret Scott was hung as a witch on September 22, 1962. Very little information on Margaret Scott has survived over the centuries. What is known though shows a tragic tale of false testimonies and ultimately the death of an innocent person.