Uncovering Dark Histories of Witch Hunts

Exploring the fearsome era of witch hunts in Europe and colonial America, focusing on influential figures like Heinrich Kromer and stories of unjustly accused women like Mammy Red and Moll Dyer. The chapter sheds light on the tragic tales of those persecuted during the infamous Salem witch trials and lesser-known trials in Leonard Town, illustrating the widespread impact of paranoia and superstition on innocent lives.

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