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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