Explore the tragic history of the Salem witch trials of 1692. Learn about the causes, key victims, timeline, and how this mass hysteria shaped American law.
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5 Notable Women Hanged in the Salem Witch Trials
Discover the tragic stories of five notable women hanged in the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, and the systemic hysteria that reshaped American law forever.
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.