The Salem Witch Trials

In 1692, in the town of Salem, Massessechuets, two young girls made claims that other members of their community were witches. These accusations soon spiraled out of control, resulting in over 200 people being charged with witchcraft and the deaths of 20. It remains one of the most notable cases of mass hysteria and religious intolerance in the history of the Americas. Learn more about the Salem Witch Trials, why they happened, and their aftermath on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors BetterHelp Visit BetterHelp.com/everywhere today to get 10% off your first month Newspapers.com Newspapers.com is like a time machine. Dive into their extensive online archives to explore history as it happened. With over 800 million digitized newspaper pages spanning three centuries, Newspapers.com provides an unparalleled gateway to the past, with papers from the US, UK, Canada, Australia and beyond. Use the code “EverythingEverywhere” at checkout to get 20% off a publisher extra subscription at newspapers.com. ButcherBox ButcherBox is the perfect solution for anyone looking to eat high-quality, sustainably sourced meat without the hassle of going to the grocery store. With Butche…