Salem Secrets: Unraveling the Witchcraft Crisis of 1692

Podcast: Invisible Histories · Cari Simson Elke Hautala

Opublikowano: 2025-09-09

In this enthralling episode of Invisible Histories, we delve into the dark and complex narrative of the Salem Witch Trials, exploring the societal and historical contexts that led to one of America's most infamous episodes of mass hysteria. Join us as we navigate through the summer of 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. We examine the lives of the women accused, including Cari’s ancestor Margaret Skillings Prince. We discuss the intersection of religion, gender, and class, revealing how these factors contributed to the witch accusation crisis that resulted in the execution of 20 individuals and the imprisonment of many others. Th...