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The Thing About Salem

The Thing About Salem

By: Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack
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The Thing About Salem is your resource for in-depth coverage of the Salem Witch Trials, the largest outbreak of witchcraft accusations in American history. Witch trial descendants and experts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack examine a different “thing” about the Salem Witch-Hunt in each new conversational episode, uncovering a topic, person, or place associated with the witch hunt of 1692-1693. 15-minutes a week is all you need to have all your Salem Witch Trials questions answered. Were there any witches in Salem? #witchcraft #truecrime #Tituba #puritans #newengland #popculture #historyJosh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack World
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  • Economics and the Salem Witch Trials

    Economics and the Salem Witch Trials
    Jan 11 2026

    The Salem witch trials emerged from impacts of war, environmental catastrophe, economic collapse, and social instability. No one was safe: accusations targeted both the destitute and the wealthy caught in disputes. Economic crisis weaponized witchcraft accusations across all social classes, leaving a legacy of executions, shattered families, and survivors condemned to lifelong poverty.

    Emerson W. Baker, A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience:

    Bernard Rosenthal, ed., Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt

    Marilynne K. Roach, The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege:

    Mary Beth Norton, In the Devil’s Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692

    Salem Witch Trials Daily Hub

    Week 1 Course Work

    The Thing About Salem

    The Thing About Witch Hunts

    People Accused of Witchcraft in 1692
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    6 mins
  • Where Can I Learn More About the Salem Witch Trials?

    Where Can I Learn More About the Salem Witch Trials?
    Jan 11 2026
    Salem Witch Trials Daily Course - How It Works | Day-by-Day History EducationDescription:Welcome to our YouTube channel! Discover a revolutionary way to learn about the Salem Witch Trials through our daily video series. This comprehensive course follows the actual 1692-1693 timeline, bringing you history as it happened day by day. In this informational episode, learn how our unique course structure works and see a sample daily lesson.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for daily videos throughout 2026-2027 as we follow the historical timeline!What You'll Get on This Channel: ✅ Daily bite-sized video lessons (just a few minutes each) ✅ 75-week journey through the complete 1692-1693 timeline ✅ Watch on YouTube as we release them or binge full weeks ✅ Companion resources at AboutSalem.comBeyond YouTube: 📚 Weekly workbooks with activities and challenges 📝 Blog posts recapping each week's content 🎙️ The Thing About Salem podcast 🏆 Achievement badges to track your progressCourse Features: 📚 Researched from primary sources 📝 Fill-in-the-blank summaries and reflection questions ✍️ Citation practice and character journal prompts 📖 Vocabulary building and quote analysis 🎯 Four weekly challenges to grow your expertise ⏱️ Watch at your own pace as all YouTube videos remain availableThe Salem Witch Trials by the Numbers: • 156+ formal accusations • 30 convictions • 20 executions • Started January 1692 in Minister Samuel Parris's household • Legal proceedings: February 1692 - May 1693Perfect for:History students and educatorsHomeschoolers seeking structured curriculumHistory enthusiasts wanting deep knowledgeDescendants honoring family connectionsAnyone interested in colonial American history👍 Like this video if you're excited to learn about the Salem Witch Trials! 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss daily uploads! 💬 Comment below: Are you planning to do the full course or just follow along casually?Get the Full Course Experience: Visit AboutSalem.com to download this week's workbook, read the blog, and access all resources.Course Hashtags: #SalemDailyStudent #SalemWeek2 #SalemDailyResearcher #SalemDailyGradKeywords:What happened during the Salem Witch TrialsHow to learn about Salem Witch TrialsSalem Witch Trials documentary YouTubeBest Salem Witch Trials course onlineWhat caused the Salem Witch Trials in 1692Salem Witch Trials history lessonsHow many people died in Salem Witch TrialsWhere did the Salem Witch Trials happenSalem Massachusetts witch trials explainedHow long did the Salem Witch Trials lastWho was accused in the Salem Witch TrialsSalem Witch Trials for studentsLearn American colonial historyHomeschool history curriculum SalemWhat to know about Salem Witch TrialsTraditional Keywords: Salem Witch Trials course, Salem Witch Trials history, 1692 witch trials, colonial America education, history course online, Salem Massachusetts history, witch trials documentary, American history lessons, homeschool history curriculum, Salem Village 1692, YouTube history channel, educational YouTubeConnect With Us: 🌐 Website: AboutSalem.com 🎙️ Podcast: The Thing About Salem 📱 Share your progress: #SalemDailyStudent ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for daily history lessons!This nonprofit educational project brings you meticulously researched history accessible to all learners. Whether you're doing the full course with workbooks or just following the daily YouTube videos, you're part of a community exploring this pivotal moment in American history.New videos uploaded daily following the 1692 timeline!LinksSalem Witch Trials Daily Videos & CourseThe Thing About Salem Website⁠The Thing About Witch Hunts YouTube⁠The Thing About Witch Hunts WebsiteSign the Petition: MA Witch Hunt Justice Projectwww.massachusettswitchtrials.orgSupport the nonprofit End Witch Hunts Podcasts and Projects
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    13 mins
  • The Impact of Wars on the Salem Witch Trials

    The Impact of Wars on the Salem Witch Trials
    Jan 11 2026

    Colonial wars contributed to the rise and spread of the Salem Witch Trials. These conflicts added to a siege mentality felt by many colonists. On Salem Witch Trials Daily, we break down how the English Civil War, King Philip’s War, and King William’s War played roles in the witch hunt.


    Francis J. Bremer, Puritanism: A Very Short Introduction

    Emerson W. Baker, A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience

    Bernard Rosenthal, ed., Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt: https://bookshop.org/a/90227/9781107689619

    Marilynne K. Roach, The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege

    Mary Beth Norton, In the Devil’s Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692

    Salem Witch Trials Daily Hub

    Week 1 Course Work

    The Thing About Salem

    The Thing About Witch Hunts

    People Accused of Witchcraft in 1692
    Show more Show less
    5 mins
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