In this episode, we'll explore the eerie events of the Salem Witch Trials, a chilling tale of suspicion, fear, and injustice in 17th-century Massachusetts.
Discover how a village turned against itself, leading to the execution of innocent people amidst accusations of witchcraft, and consider the theories behind what really happened.
- The harsh winter of 1692 in Massachusetts
- Puritans' fear of the devil and witchcraft
- Witch accusations in Salem Village
- Tituba's confession and impact
- Spectral evidence in Salem court trials
- Tragic outcomes of the witch trials
- Ergot fungus and mass hysteria theories
- Social tensions and personal vendettas in Salem
- Aftermath and attempts to right wrongs
- Exoneration of Elizabeth Johnson Jr. in 2022
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/salem-witch-trials
Episode about The History of Witches: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/witches
"Weird history" episodes: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcast-tags/weird-history
"Horror" episodes: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcast-tags/horror
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