American History Tellers Salem Witch Trials | A Descendant Remembers | 5
Oct 18, 2023
Historian Margo Burns, a descendant of Rebecca Nurse, discusses the fate of her ancestor during the Salem Witch Trials. The podcast explores the accusations, trial, and execution of Rebecca Nurse, as well as the emotional impact of discovering a document that sealed her fate. It also touches on the execution methods and burial practices during that time.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Fate of Rebecca Nurse
05:17 • 12min
Governor Phipps and Rebecca Nurse's Grand Jury
17:13 • 5min
The Trial of Rebecca Nurse
22:28 • 8min
Ancestor's Fate Sealed by a Document
30:35 • 3min
Execution Methods and Burial Practices
33:08 • 8min
Wrapping Up the Salem Witch Trials and Teasing the Next Season
41:12 • 2min