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The Mayhem Spreads West 32:43

19h ago32:43

32:43

We discuss how the frontier town of Andover, MA, located a dozen miles west of Salem, gets caught up in the growing witch hysteria in 1692. We're joined by Martha Tubinis, director of programs at the Andover Center for History and Culture, and Toni Armstrong, a PhD candidate in the History of Art and Architecture at Boston University, and a Weekend…

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Martha Carrier’s Fierce Defiance 21:22

16d ago21:22

21:22

We explore the life and legacy of Martha Carrier, the first Andover resident accused of witchcraft in 1692. We’re joined by Carrier’s descendant, Alice Markham-Cantor, author of The Once and Future Witch Hunt: A Descendant’s Reckoning from Salem to the Present. Learn more about Alice Markham-Cantor and her book at her website. Be sure to check out …

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Going Viral: The Future of Salem's Past 18:12

1M ago18:12

18:12

The way we learn history today is evolving. In this episode, we're joined by Emily Wolff, a history grad student who shares videos about the Salem witch trials on TikTok (@history_with_Emily). We discuss the challenges and opportunities of educating audiences on social media, and what it might mean for the future. Be sure to check out host Greg Hou…

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Anniversary Episode: An All-Star Panel Discussion from Danvers 54:54

2M ago54:54

54:54

It’s our one year anniversary and we’re celebrating with a great discussion, recorded before a live audience at the Danvers Historical Society’s Tapley Memorial Hall in downtown Danvers, MA (formerly known as Salem Village) on September 30, 2024. The panelists include: Emerson Baker is a historical archaeologist and professor of history at Salem St…

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The Tragedy of the Toothakers 23:04

2M ago23:04

23:04

The Salem witch trials are filled with strange and tragic stories. But few are as strange or as tragic as that of Roger and Mary Toothaker and their family. Join us for a live broadcast: On Monday, September 30 at 3pm we'll be broadcasting live at Tapley Memorial Hall. Sponsored by the Danvers Historical Society, our panelist for this episode inclu…

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BONUS: The Putnams of Salem - The Novel 7:00

3M ago7:00

7:00

Host Greg Houle's book, The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the Salem Witch Trials, is now available. In this short bonus episode, he talks about the novel. Learn more at theputnamsofsalem.com Buy the book: Amazon, Bookshop.org, BN.comGreg Houle

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The Putnams 29:03

3M ago29:03

29:03

Host Greg Houle explores the role his own ancestors, the Putnam family, played in fueling the witch crisis, investigating the complex motivations behind their actions and reflecting on how this history still resonates with us today. Join host Greg Houle on Friday, August 30 at 7pm EDT for a virtual discussion about his book The Putnams of Salem: A …

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The Dissenters 22:09

4M ago22:09

22:09

While the majority of people living in Salem in 1692 were completely swept up in the witch hysteria, there were more than a few brave souls who cast a skeptical eye at what was going on. We tell some of their stories. Preorder Greg Houle's book, The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the Salem Witch Trials Join the conversation …

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The Twisted Tale of John Willard 22:03

4M ago22:03

22:03

John Willard was both an outsider and a bit of a hustler, looking to earn wealth through land speculation. These qualities didn’t serve him well when the witch hysteria struck Salem in 1692 and John Willard found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Preorder Greg Houle's book, The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the …

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Myths and Realities 23:47

5M ago23:47

23:47

In many ways, the Salem witch trials have taken on a life of their own over the last three centuries. In this episode, we’re joined by John Howard Smith, professor of history at Texas A&M University - Commerce, who helps us sort through the myths and realities of the witch crisis. Prof. Smith’s most recent book is A Dream of the Judgment Day: Ameri…

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Beyond the Puritans 15:59

5M ago15:59

15:59

We explore the myth of religious freedom in early American history, addressing the intolerance of the Puritans and the challenges faced by other religious groups. And we see how these aspects begin to evolve following the witch crisis. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter. and TikTok Learn about Greg Houle's forthcoming book, The Putnams of S…

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The Vilification of Cotton Mather 19:43

6M ago19:43

19:43

Cotton Mather was a third generation minister born into Puritan royalty, a nepo baby long before anyone had ever used the term. But his involvement in the Salem witch trials — and defense of the trials afterward — led to his eventual vilification. We’re joined by Professor Rick Kennedy who helps us sort through Mather’s complex role in Puritan New …

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Mary and Candy Emerge from the Shadows 20:40

6M ago20:40

20:40

We often think of the population of seventeenth-century New England as homogenous—made up entirely of Anglo-Puritans and the natives who had been living in America for centuries. Yet there were others in New England as well, including a very small, yet significant minority of enslaved Black residents. In this episode, we tell the story of two of th…

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Reverend Samuel Parris' Failure to Launch 21:50

7M ago21:50

21:50

We explore the enigmatic figure of Reverend Samuel Parris, the man who sat at the spiritual head of Salem Village during the witch crisis. We trace Reverend Parris' journey to Salem, which is set against a backdrop of privilege, adventure, and numerous setbacks. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter. and TikTok Learn about Greg Houle's forthco…

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A New Charter and a New Court 14:58

7M ago14:58

14:58

New governor, William Phips, under the guidance of a new charter for Massachusetts, faces a crisis as the accusations of witchcraft spread and the suspects pile up jails. With no judicial system to handle the chaos, he establishes a new court, led by William Stoughton, and we set the stage for the epic tragedy to come. Join the conversation on Face…

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The Hobbs Family 19:35

8M ago19:35

19:35

William and Deliverance Hobbs, and their teenage daughter Abigail, were among the most interesting families involved in the Salem witch crisis. Having lived on the rugged and dangerous Maine frontier for a decade prior to arriving in Salem, the Hobbs family took center stage on April 19, 1692, when Abigail made some explosive claims before the magi…

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Giles Corey and a Horrifying Spectacle 23:14

8M ago23:14

23:14

Giles Corey's torturous death was a particularly dark chapter in a vary dark tale. With the help of our guest, Rachel Christ-Doane, director of education at the Salem Witch Museum, we dive into Corey's horrific story, and explore the escalation of fear during the crisis. Learn more about the Salem Witch Museum __ Join us on Facebook, Twitter. and T…

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The First Execution: Bridget Bishop 17:19

9M ago17:19

17:19

While she wasn’t the first to be accused, on June 10, Bridget Bishop became the first person to be executed for witchcraft during the crisis. But her conviction by the new Court of Oyer and Terminer planted some initial seeds of doubt. Join us on Facebook, Twitter. and TikTok Learn about Greg Houle's forthcoming novel, The Putnams of Salem: A Novel…

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Rebecca Nurse: A Visible Saint is Toppled 25:46

9M ago25:46

25:46

Daniel Gagnon is back to discuss the shocking accusations against and prosecution of Rebecca Nurse. Dan is the author of A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse and a member of the board of directors of the Rebecca Nurse Homestead in Danvers, MA.Greg Houle

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The Tragedy of Dorothy Good 22:00

10M ago22:00

22:00

On March 23, 1692, a warrant was issued by the magistrates to take into custody yet another accused individual. By now, the magistrates and marshals were getting used to this exercise. The witch hysteria had been building for several weeks, and the accusations were flying. But this time, however, the accused was not one of the usual suspects. Watch…

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The Unfortunate Story of George Burroughs 23:02

11M ago23:02

23:02

George Burroughs was the former minister of the church at Salem Village. But in late April, 1692, a complaint was filed against him on behalf of several people who claimed he was a witch who had inflicted them. Days later, he was arrested in Maine and brought back to Salem in chains to face these charges. In a story filled with strange and unusual …

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The Curious Case of Mary Warren 15:00

11M ago15:00

15:00

Mary Warren, the 20-year-old indentured servant of John and Elizabeth Proctor, was both accused and an accuser; afflicted and an inflictor during the Salem Witch Trials. How could this be? We examine Mary’s twisting tale as a means for helping to understand the complexities and nuance of the witch hysteria in general. Tell us what you think at greg…

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Exploring Witchcraft 14:17

11M ago14:17

14:17

What exactly is witchcraft and magic and what did it mean to New Englanders in the late seventeenth century? We’re joined by historian Alyssa Conary who helps us understand these important questions.Greg Houle

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March 1692 15:01

12M ago15:01

15:01

During the turbulent month of March 1692, accusations of witchcraft from a handful of girls turns into a full-blown crisis. In this episode, we unravel the events of this pivotal month to reveal the critical role that it played in turning the Salem witch hunt into an unprecedented disaster.Greg Houle

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Exploring the Evidence Used at Salem 18:38

1y ago18:38

18:38

What do you think of when you hear the term ‘witch hunt?’ While the phrase has decidedly become loaded over the years, it often conjures up visions of angry mobs with torches and pitchforks. The Salem Witch Trials were most certainly a witch hunt, and decidedly unjust, but it’s important to remember that they were also actual trials with judgements…

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The Unlikely Role of New England’s Frontier in Salem 14:03

1y ago14:03

14:03

As English settlers began moving into the northern frontier of New England in the mid-17th century, clashes with the native population there often had brutal results. Years later, a surprising number of those who lived though this tumultuous period in the region known as the ‘Eastward Frontier’ played central roles in the Salem witch hysteria. We’r…

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The Afflictions Begin and Accusations Fly 15:54

1y ago15:54

15:54

When two young girls in the household of Salem Reverend Samuel Parris begin to experience strange behaviors, three women find themselves accused of witchcraft. Historian Kathleen Brown, the David Boies Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, helps us understand the beginnings of the witch hunt during the first few months of 1692. Le…

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In the Beginning: Who were the Puritans? 18:06

1y ago18:06

18:06

In our first episode, Greg is joined by Daniel Gagnon, a historian and author of A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse (Westholme), who explains the context that led to the witch hysteria in Salem in 1692. He discusses the Puritans who settled Salem, their beliefs, as well as their relationship with the native popula…

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Introducing The Salem Witch Trials Podcast 2:00

1y ago2:00

2:00

Most of us have heard about the Salem Witch Trials, but what do we know about what really happened in and around Salem, Massachusetts in 1692? The Salem Witch Trials Podcast, hosted by Greg Houle, goes beyond the myth and gets to the heart of the action. Beginning in October 2023, we will release episodes that include interviews with experts who wi…

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Salem witch trials-Arlo Breslauer 4:11

5+ y ago4:11

4:11

A final Ballard high school history moment

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The Salem Witch Trials Podcast

Greg Houle

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Salem Witch Trials

Arlo Beeslauer

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The Mayhem Spreads West 32:43

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Martha Carrier’s Fierce Defiance 21:22

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Going Viral: The Future of Salem's Past 18:12

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Anniversary Episode: An All-Star Panel Discussion from Danvers 54:54

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The Tragedy of the Toothakers 23:04

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BONUS: The Putnams of Salem - The Novel 7:00

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The Putnams 29:03

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The Dissenters 22:09

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The Twisted Tale of John Willard 22:03

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Myths and Realities 23:47

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Beyond the Puritans 15:59

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The Vilification of Cotton Mather 19:43

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Mary and Candy Emerge from the Shadows 20:40

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Reverend Samuel Parris' Failure to Launch 21:50

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A New Charter and a New Court 14:58

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The Hobbs Family 19:35

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Giles Corey and a Horrifying Spectacle 23:14

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The First Execution: Bridget Bishop 17:19

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Rebecca Nurse: A Visible Saint is Toppled 25:46

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The Tragedy of Dorothy Good 22:00

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The Unfortunate Story of George Burroughs 23:02

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The Curious Case of Mary Warren 15:00

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Exploring Witchcraft 14:17

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March 1692 15:01

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Exploring the Evidence Used at Salem 18:38

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The Unlikely Role of New England’s Frontier in Salem 14:03

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The Afflictions Begin and Accusations Fly 15:54

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In the Beginning: Who were the Puritans? 18:06

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Introducing The Salem Witch Trials Podcast 2:00

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Salem witch trials-Arlo Breslauer 4:11

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