Discover the true stories, psychological triggers, and lasting impact of the Salem Witch Trials main accusers who plunged colonial Massachusetts into terror.
Category: Colonial America
The Mysterious Enslaved Woman Who Sparked Salem’s Witch Hunt
Uncover the true story of Tituba, the enslaved Indigenous woman whose forced confession under Reverend Samuel Parris ignited the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
Who were the Texians?
Discover the history of the Texians, the brave settlers and revolutionaries who fought for independence and forever changed the course of American expansion.
Why Pilgrims Arriving in America Resisted Bathing
Discover why the Mayflower Pilgrims resisted bathing, how their lack of hygiene shocked the Wampanoag, and the tragic consequences for early America.
13 Everyday Objects of Colonial America | HISTORY
Discover 13 everyday objects of Colonial America that shaped daily life, survival, and social status during the early days of the original 13 colonies.
Beyond Salem: 6 Lesser-Known Witch Trials
Discover the dark, lesser-known history of global witch hunts beyond Salem, exploring the socio-political terror of European and American trials.
What School Was Like in the 13 Colonies | HISTORY
Explore the harsh reality of education in the 13 colonies. Learn about regional divides, early public school laws, hornbooks, and colonial schoolmasters.
The Pilgrims’ Miserable Journey Aboard the Mayflower | HISTORY
Explore the grueling reality of the Mayflower’s 1620 voyage. Discover the hardships, key figures, and lasting historical impact of the Pilgrims’ journey.
Town Criers Were the Original Social Media
Discover how town criers served as colonial America’s original social media, bridging literacy gaps with brass bells, loud voices, and vital civic news.
Elections in Colonial America Were Huge, Booze-Fueled Parties | HISTORY
Discover the rowdy, booze-fueled history of Colonial America elections, from George Washington’s rum-soaked campaigns to the origins of Negro Election Day.
Anne Hutchinson – Significance, Beliefs, Banishment
Discover the dramatic story of Anne Hutchinson. Explore her unorthodox beliefs, her trial, her banishment, and her lasting impact on American religious liberty.
Why Do Witches Ride Brooms? The History Behind the Legend | HISTORY
Discover the dark history of why witches ride brooms, from medieval hallucinogenic ointments and heresy trials to its lasting impact on American folklore.