With copious and detailed examples, Bernard Rosenthal argues that the constructed history of the Salem witch trials mirrors the perniciousness of the trials themselves. A considerable and often ...

Halloween may be months away, but it’s never too early (or too late) to celebrate — especially in Salem, which is known for its dark history of witch trials, haunted places and paranormal ...

In 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, mass hysteria rang out as teen girls began acting erratically, citing witches were to blame. What followed is a terrifying slew of accusations, trials and executions.