North America

  • Salem Witch Trials

    The Salem witch trials took place in Salem, Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. The claims of Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams sparked these infamous trials that echo throughout history. Parris and Williams claimed to be possessed by the Devil and exhibited a variety of symptoms such as uncontrollable fits of screaming and body contortions. In addition to the continuous outbursts, the girls claimed they were being pinched and…

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