In Search of History: Salem Witch Trials (1998)

In Search of History: Salem Witch Trials (1998)

This episode of The History Channel’s “In Search of History” takes a look at the Salem Witch Trials, which happened during 1692 and resulted in countless deaths, probably of innocent people…

“It was an environment that–coupled with a backdrop of religious extremism–bred an anxiety so intense it ultimately turned deadly. As a result of the 1692 Salem witch trials 19 men and women were hanged and one man was “pressed” to death following the untenable accusations made by several young girls from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. When the hysteria finally subsided and new community leaders came into power apologies were made and in 1711 legislation was passed that offered some financial restitution to the families of the victims. ” AMAZON