Journey Through Time
Journey Through Time
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40. How The Salem Witch Trials Became Deadly (Ep 2)
54 minutes Posted Oct 22, 2025 at 11:00 pm.
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Now the witch trials have been set up, what evidence is used to send many innocent people to their death? Why are young women shrieking and convulsing at the sight of those accused? Finally, what are Sarah’s tips for surviving an allegation of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts? 


Join Sarah Churchwell and David Olusoga as they explore the dramatic courtroom scenes of the Salem Witch Trials. 


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