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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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