Episode 500: The Salem Witch Trials Part I - Get Your Buckles!
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In 16 92, a large swath of massachusetts to believe that a witch infestation orchestrated by the devilaellsno. In the resulting fear, in paranoia, 172 people would be accused of being in league with satan,. Of that number, five would die in jail awaiting trial or execution. One would be slowly crushed under rocks for refusing to participate in the proceedings. And 19 would be executed by hanging. The salem witch trials were by no means the most lethal in modern history but they certainly are the most famous.
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