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Woman who escaped Salem witch trial execution is subject of former Ashland resident's book
The Metrowest Daily News via Yahoo News· 7 months agoJanice Thompson's new book, "Dry Tinder: A Tale of Rivalry and Injustice in Salem Village," was in...
Jean Smart reveals ‘Hacks’ Salem witch trial joke is based on her own witchcraft history
NY Post via Yahoo News· 1 month ago"Hacks" star Jean Smart talks about her ancestor, convicted of witchcraft. Jean Smart’s magic is...
Hundreds of Salem Witch Trials documents get new home
WFXT via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHundreds of court documents from the 1692 Salem Witch Trials are being transferred from the Salem...
The 3 Biggest Myths About the Salem Witch Trials
Time via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIn this 1869 oil painting 'Witch Hill (The Salem Martyr)' by Thomas Satterwhite Noble, the young woman posing as a condemned witch was a descendent of...
Woman Convicted In Massachusetts' Salem Witch Trials Finally Exonerated After 329 Years
Oxygen via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe last-known Massachusetts woman to still be legally classified a witch has been pardoned, more...
Jesse Williams reacts to learning ancestor played major role in Salem witch trials
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 months agoJesse Williams was surprised to learn that one of his ancestors played a significant role in the...
Group seeks to clear names of all accused, convicted or executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 6 months agoIn 1648, Margaret Jones, a midwife, became the first person in Massachusetts — the second in New...
Why people accused women of being witches
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 8 months agoIllustration from “The History of Witches and Wizards, 1720.” | “The History of Witches and Wizards, 1720.” The witch panics that occurred throughout...
Zachary Levi shocked to learn ancestor narrowly avoided being killed in witch trial
Yahoo TV· 2 years agoOn Who Do You Think You Are? on Sunday, Shazam! star Zachary Levi was shocked to learn that his...
This Small Massachusetts City Is an Iconic Halloween Destination — How to Plan a Trip
Travel+Leisure via Yahoo News· 8 months agoHere’s what you need to know to plan a spooky trip to Salem, Massachusetts this October. Just an...
