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136. The Salem Witch Trials Murders

2022/10/31
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The episode discusses the background and societal conditions that led to the Salem Witch Trials, including religious tensions, economic hardships, and the influence of European witch trials.

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On this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss the Salem Witch Trials.

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Salemwitchmuseum.com, “Path from Jail to Execution”

Salemwitchmuseum.com, “Salem Witch Trials Memorial”

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Wikipedia, “Salem witch trials,” image used

Assisted research and writing by: Diane Birnholz.

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