Salem Witch Trials

This week two weirdos dive into one of histories most notorious events, the Salem Witch Trials. In total 25 people died during these trials for speculation of witchcraft. From flying monkeys, to peoples spirits showing up in bedrooms at night, mass fear was instilled in the town of Salem, Massachusetts. So join us this week while we take this journey into the unknown.

Sources used:

https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-witches

https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials

https://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist257/stephwhit/final/malleus.html

https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials

John Proctor information:

https://historyofmassachusetts.org/john-proctor-first-male-accused-witch/

Bridget Bishop information:

https://historyofmassachusetts.org/bridget-bishop-witch-or-easy-target/

picture used for promotion:

https://www.thoughtco.com/elizabeth-how-3528115