Witch trials were not unique to Salem. Europe had undergone a witch-hunting craze from the 15th to the 18th centuries, prosecuting an estimated 100,000 people—mostly women—for accusations of ...

The Connecticut Witch Trials occurred from 1647 to 1663, more than four decades before the trials in Salem, Massachusetts. “The witch trials in Connecticut were extremely deadly.

The Salem Witch Trials were tragic, real-life events that occurred in the 1600s and they continue to inspire many movies and TV shows made today.

Salem, Massachusetts, 1692: It's an early entry in American history that is not soon forgotten, between references in modern media (Witches of East End, anyone?), and use of the phrase "witch hunt ...

More than 300 years after the conclusion of the Salem witch trials, a class of middle-schoolers has helped clear the name of the last woman legally classified as a witch.

The Salem Witch Memorial in Salem, Massachusetts Photo by Jim Davis / The Boston Globe via Getty Images Not long after the conclusion of the Salem witch trials, residents of colonial Massachusetts ...

After breakfast, it is about a 10-minute walk to the iconic Witch House that was once home to Judge Jonathan Corwin during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. You can visit the house daily from 10 a.m ...

Best things to do in Salem, MA for Halloween and during October, including Salem Witch Trials activities, restaurants, and where to park.

During this time, she says, “visitors can learn the history of the Salem Witch Trials, celebrate Halloween at a costume ball (there are ample to choose from), and explore Salem’s witch shops.” ...

The Connecticut Witch Trials occurred from 1647 to 1663, more than four decades before the trials in Salem, Massachusetts. “The witch trials in Connecticut were extremely deadly.