Salem, Massachusetts, 1692: It's an early entry in American history that is not soon forgotten, between references in modern media (Witches of East End, anyone?), and use of the phrase "witch hunt" in ...

The Salem witch trials were the largest witchcraft outbreak in American history, resulting from a perfect storm of catastrophes. Taking place in 1692 and 1693, the Salem witch trials were held in ...

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, ...

SALEM, MA -- A team of researchers using historical documents and 21st-century archaeological techniques has confirmed the site where 19 innocent people were hanged during the Salem witch trials more ...

When TikToker Jessica Hawk (@myteacherface) was a high school teacher, she started a rumor about herself, and over the course of just one day, it took on a life of its own. In the early 2000s, she was ...

Year after year, the witch costume tops the popularity charts for Halloween. The National Retail Federation estimated 5.8 million people planned to dress as a witch in 2023. There was once a time, ...

After learning The Salem Witch Museum was named the second biggest tourist trap in the world by USA Today, visitors may be looking for other ways to spend their time and money in the Witch City. There ...

BOSTON - There's a new push to clear the names of all of those accused, arrested or indicted for witchcraft in Massachusetts. Between 1638 and 1693, hundreds were accused, and many were executed, ...

The Salem witch trials were the largest witchcraft outbreak in American history, resulting from a perfect storm of catastrophes. Taking place in 1692 and 1693, the Salem witch trials were held in ...