Discover how the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 exposed critical flaws in colonial justice and laid the groundwork for modern American legal protections.
Category: Colonial America
Did the Lost Colony of Roanoke Disappear or Just Assimilate?
Explore the fascinating history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke and discover how the 2025 archaeological findings on Hatteras Island point to assimilation.
Quarantined for Life: The Tragic History of US Leprosy Colonies
Explore the tragic history of US leprosy colonies like Kalaupapa and Carville, where patients fought for dignity and civil rights under forced quarantine.
Women Weren’t the Only Victims of the Salem Witch Trials
Discover the forgotten men of the Salem Witch Trials. Explore how Giles Corey, John Proctor, and other male victims faced execution during the 1692 hysteria.
Lottery Tickets Helped Fund America’s 13 Colonies
Discover how early American lotteries funded the 13 colonies, built Harvard and Yale, saved Jamestown, and helped finance the Revolutionary War.
The 13 Colonies: Map, Original States & Facts | HISTORY
Uncover the rich history of the 13 original colonies. Learn about regional economies, Native interactions, and the road to the American Revolution.
Earthworms Arrived to North America as Stowaways
Discover how European earthworms arrived as stowaways in colonial ship ballast, forever changing the forests and ecology of North America.
What Was It Like to Stay in a Colonial-Era Inn?
A system for building wealth, saving taxes, and securing pension benefits tailored for NRI’s.
Salem Witch Trials: What Caused the Hysteria?
Discover the true causes of the Salem witch trials of 1692. See how religious paranoia, frontier wars, and major legal flaws sparked a deadly mass hysteria.
How Early Churches Used Witch Hunts to Gain More Followers
Discover how early Catholic and Protestant churches used the European witch hunts as a competitive marketing tool to attract and retain followers.
Want To Eat Like A Colonist? Ask This Virginia Chef
Discover the fascinating, bizarre world of colonial American foodways with insights from Colonial Williamsburg’s historic foodways master, Frank Clark.
What Was the House of Burgesses? | HISTORY
Explore the history of the House of Burgesses, America’s first representative assembly in Jamestown, and its profound impact on the road to revolution.