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The Salem Witch Trials

Oct 31, 2023
Explore the causes and aftermath of the Salem Witch Trials, including the extent of the hysteria and injustice, the initial accusations that sparked the trials, the use of spectral evidence, and the final stages of the trials. Learn about the individuals who were executed, the closure of the court, and the various theories surrounding the cause of the trials.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Context and Accusations of the Salem Witch Trials
02:36 • 5min
3
Physical Examinations, Spectral Evidence, and Executions
07:23 • 2min
4
Continuation and Conclusion of the Salem Witch Trials
09:44 • 4min