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  1. Salem witch trials - Wikipedia

    The Salem witch trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. More than 200 people were …

  2. Salem witch trials | History, Summary, Location, Causes, Victims ...

    Oct 30, 2025 · Salem witch trials, (June 1692–May 1693), in American history, a series of investigations and persecutions that caused 19 convicted “witches” to be hanged and many …

  3. Salem Witch Trials - Events, Facts & Victims | HISTORY

    Nov 4, 2011 · Experts, historians, authors, and behavioral psychologists offer an in-depth examination of the facts and the mysteries surrounding the court room trials of suspected …

  4. Salem Witch Trials of 1692 | The victims, facts and events

    Jan 24, 2017 · For those unfamiliar with the Salem Witch Trials—the killing of 14 women and six men between the years of 1692 and 1693 in Salem, Massachusetts—however, the events are …

  5. Salem Witch Trials - World History Encyclopedia

    Apr 13, 2021 · The Salem Witch Trials were a series of legal proceedings in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 to 1693 resulting in the deaths of 20 innocent people accused of …

  6. A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials - Smithsonian Magazine

    Oct 24, 2022 · 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 …

  7. Salem Witch Trials, Summary, Facts, Significance

    Oct 12, 2025 · The Salem Witch Trials, also known as the Witchcraft Hysteria, are a series of well-known investigations, court proceedings, and prosecutions that took place in Salem, …

  8. The Salem Witch Trials According to the Historical Records

    Over the next year, more than 150 women, men, and children from Salem Village (present-day Danvers) and neighboring communities were formally accused of practicing witchcraft.

  9. Everything you need to know about the Salem witch trials

    In just 16 months between February 1692 and May 1693, up to 200 people—mostly women—were accused of practicing witchcraft in colonial Salem, Massachusetts. Of those …

  10. The Salem Witch Trials: Causes, Hysteria, and Aftermath

    Uncover the chilling story of the Salem Witch Trials: delve into the causes, hysteria, and aftermath of this tragic event in colonial Massachusetts history.