The Salem Witch Trials Podcast

By: Greg Houle
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  • The Salem Witch Trials Podcast takes a fast-paced and episodic examination of the witch hysteria in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. The brief yet insightful episodes harness the knowledge of experts to help illuminate both the chronology of events as well the deeper context surrounding the witch crisis, giving listeners a better understanding of this fascinating and tragic event in early American history.
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  • The Mayhem Spreads West

    The Mayhem Spreads West
    Nov 19 2024

    We discuss how the frontier town of Andover, MA, located a dozen miles west of Salem, gets caught up in the growing witch hysteria in 1692. We're joined by Martha Tubinis, director of programs at the Andover Center for History and Culture, and Toni Armstrong, a PhD candidate in the History of Art and Architecture at Boston University, and a Weekend Research Assistant at the Andover Center for History and Culture.

    • Learn more about the Andover Center for History and Culture. And check out their Substack, History Buzz.
    • Learn more about host Greg Houle's new novel: The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the Salem Witch Trials.
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    33 mins
  • Martha Carrier’s Fierce Defiance

    Martha Carrier’s Fierce Defiance
    Nov 4 2024

    We explore the life and legacy of Martha Carrier, the first Andover resident accused of witchcraft in 1692. We’re joined by Carrier’s descendant, Alice Markham-Cantor, author of The Once and Future Witch Hunt: A Descendant’s Reckoning from Salem to the Present.

    • Learn more about Alice Markham-Cantor and her book at her website.
    • Be sure to check out host Greg Houle's new novel: The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the Salem Witch Trials.
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    21 mins
  • Going Viral: The Future of Salem's Past

    Going Viral: The Future of Salem's Past
    Oct 17 2024

    The way we learn history today is evolving. In this episode, we're joined by Emily Wolff, a history grad student who shares videos about the Salem witch trials on TikTok (@history_with_Emily). We discuss the challenges and opportunities of educating audiences on social media, and what it might mean for the future.

    • Be sure to check out host Greg Houle's new novel: The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the Salem Witch Trials.
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    18 mins

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Excellent introduction to the time period

This episode provides a strong foundation for the series, setting the stage and explaining what was unique historically. Excellent narration, and the expertise of the guest shines through.

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