The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between early 1692 and mid-1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft—the devil’s magic—and 20 were executed. In 1711, ...

The mayor of Salem, Massachusetts, is speaking out after President Donald Trump compared his impeachment inquiry to the Salem Witch Trials. "Learn some history," Mayor Kim Driscoll, a Democrat, said ...

Two local authors have done a deep dive into Halloween’s long history, taking readers and viewers back in time. Somerville writer Lesley Bannatyne has authored five books on Halloween. In one book, ...

A Biblical "concordance" belonging to a judge from the Salem Witch Trials is up for auction tomorrow, Aug. 27 A "concordance" is a sort of reference book The item will be auctioned online on the ...