Malcolm Gaskill

Historian Malcolm Gaskill, an expert on 17th-century New England, delves into the witch crazes that gripped the region in the 1640s. He explores the paranoia surrounding witchcraft in Springfield and the societal fears that fueled such hysteria. Gaskill highlights how tensions among early settlers and anxieties about child-rearing led to witch trials, exemplified through the story of Mary Parsons. His insights reveal the intersection of personal struggles and broader historical patterns, making it a haunting reflection on human fears and ambitions.