Rachel Christ-Doane
Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum and historian specializing in the Salem Witch Trials and the history of magic; provides expert analysis on the trials, cultural context, and folklore.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 2min
Rachel Christ-Doane: Salem Witch Panic - Pt II
Rachel Christ-Doane, Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum, dives deep into the chilling details of the Salem Witch Trials. She explains how skepticism about spectral evidence led to the trials' end and reveals the grim jail conditions, including documented torture. Christ-Doane debunks popular theories linking witchcraft to ergot and discusses the disturbing ritual of the witch cake. She also connects historical witchcraft to contemporary practices, all while highlighting the complex narrative surrounding witch accusations throughout history.
Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 5min
Rachel Christ-Doane: Salem Witch Panic - Pt I
Rachel Christ-Doane, Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum and a historian specializing in the Salem Witch Trials, dives deep into the origins of the 1692 witch panic. She discusses how scapegoating in early modern Europe fueled fears of witchcraft, especially among marginalized women. The conversation reveals the mysterious illnesses that triggered the accusations and the personal grudges that escalated tensions. Rachel also shares stories of the first accused women, like Sarah Good and Tituba, offering a haunting glimpse into this dark chapter of history.
