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The Thing About Salem

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The official podcast of the Salem Witch Trials, featuring lively discussions on all things related to the witch-hunt of 1692-1693.

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The Thing About Salem@thethingaboutsalem.bsky.social · 7mo ago

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Daily News Podcast · Updated Daily · Salem Witch Trials Daily follows the 1692 Salem witch trials in real time. Day by day. Document by document. Hosted by Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack — co-hosts of...

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Josh Hutchinson 🥄@joshhutchinson.bsky.social · 7mo ago

In our new daily podcast, we cover the Salem Witch Trials in real time, as events unfolded in 1692. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... #SalemWitchTrials #WitchHunt #Salem #OTD

The words "Salem Witch Trials Daily" at the top, white text on black background. Below: the covers of three 17th century books on the Salem Witch Trials and the top portion of the warrant for the arrest of Sarah Good, dated February 29, 1692. The three books are Cases of Conscience Concerning Evil Spirits Personating Men, More Wonders of the Invisible World, and A Modest Enquiry into the Nature of Witchcraft
The Thing About Salem@thethingaboutsalem.bsky.social · last yr.

The Salem judges, in their infinite wisdom, decide to have more experiments done in the courtroom, just like with the Goody Glover trial. They order Candy to swallow the blade of grass, which that itself sounds absurd to me, but according to minister John Hale, Candy was burned that night.

The Thing About Salem@thethingaboutsalem.bsky.social · last yr.

On June 6, 1692 in the Salem Witch Trials: * Bartholomew Gedney, John Hathorne, and Jonathan Corwin interrogated Mary Ireson. Rev. Samuel Willard's brother Simon recorded the examination. * The magistrates issued a warrant for the arrest of Ann Dolliver, daughter of Salem's senior minister

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The Thing About Salem@thethingaboutsalem.bsky.social · last yr.

On May 22, 1692, in the Salem Witch-Hunt, the specter of Philip English allegedly threatened to kill Susannah Sheldon with a knife if she refused to sign the devil's book. Joseph Rabson's ghost showed up and accused English of murder and told Susannah he'd pester her until she informed the justices.

Purple background with yellow paint splotches and a light purple text box. Yellow text at the top reads, "The Thing About Salem." White text at the bottom reads, "New Podcast Coming June 1, 2025. New Episodes Sundays. Aboutsalem.com." The text box reads, "On May 22, 1692, the specter of Philip English allegedly threatened to kill Susannah Sheldon with a knife if she refused to sign the devil's book. Joseph Rabson's ghost showed up and accused English of murder and told Susannah he'd pester her until she informed the justices. Then English threatened to cut off Sheldon's legs, but a glowing angel showed up and drove English away. As English left, he declared that he would assassinate Governor Phips."
The Thing About Salem@thethingaboutsalem.bsky.social · last yr.

On May 20, 1692: * The afflicted girls attending Mercy Lewis on what she believed was her death bed were supposedly assaulted by Sarah Procter, Sarah Bassett, and Susannah Roots. * John Putnam and Benjamin Hutchinson lodged a witchcraft complaint against Mary Esty.

"On May 20, 1692: * Phoebe Chandler of Andover experienced pressure on her chest and legs, as well as swelling on her face and hand. * Specters of Mary Esty, John Willard, and Mary Witheredge allegedly assaulted Ann Putnam Jr., Abigail Williams, and Mary Walcott. Esty's specter also tormented Mercy Lewis. * John Putnam and Benjamin Hutchinson lodged a witchcraft complaint against Mary Esty. * The afflicted girls attending Mercy Lewis on what she believed was her death bed were supposedly assaulted by Sarah Procter, Sarah Bassett, and Susannah Roots. * Specters of Daniel Andrews and Sarah, Elizabeth, and John Procter allegedly attacked Susannah Sheldon and Elizabeth Booth. * John Hale, James Kettle, Elizabeth Balch, and Abigail Waldon were deposed against Sarah Bishop. * Jonathan Putnam, James Darling, Benjamin Hutchinson, Samuel Braybrook, and George Herrick were deposed against Mary Esty. * Bernard Peach was deposed against Susannah Martin. * Elizabeth Booth was deposed against Elizabeth Procter, Sarah Procter, and John Procter." "On May 20, 1695: * Deborah Knight, Sarah Cave, and George Jacobs Jr. swore that they had witnessed Mary Putnam sign her will with her mark."On May 20, 1692, John Putnam and Benjamin Hutchinson lodged a witchcraft complaint against Mary Esty for allegedly attempting to murder Mercy Lewis through witchcraft. Esty had been released from jail, and the afflicted people were not happy.On May 20, 1692, the afflicted girls attending Mercy Lewis on what she believed was her death bed were supposedly assaulted by Sarah Procter, Sarah Bassett, and Susannah Roots.On May 20, 1692, Jonathan Putnam, James Darling, Benjamin Hutchinson, Samuel Braybrook, and George Herrick were deposed against Mary Esty. According to the men, Mary Esty had tried to bewitch Mercy Lewis to death.
The Thing About Salem@thethingaboutsalem.bsky.social · last yr.

"Pretty much anyone with even a drop of New England ancestry does not have to look all that far to find a relative involved in the witch trials, given that more than 70 people were afflicted, resulting in at least 169 accused" - Emerson W. Baker A Storm of Witchcraft

A quote: "Pretty much anyone with even a drop of New England ancestry does not have to look all that far to find a relative involved in the witch trials, given that more than 70 people were afflicted, reulting in at least 169 accused, which led to more than 200 people signing petitions of support for the accused. Beyond this there were nine judges, two prosecuting attorneys, dozens of jurors, and a nearly endless number of people who observed the trials." - Emerson W. Baker A Storm of Witchcraft
The Thing About Salem@thethingaboutsalem.bsky.social · last yr.

Are you curious about the Salem Witch Trials? Fascinated? Intrigued? Maybe even fully obsessed? Josh and Sarah from Witch Hunt podcast bring you The Thing About Salem, a podcast dedicated to uncovering all things about the Salem Witch Trials. Each week, in 15 minutes or less, we cover another thing.

The Thing About Salem@thethingaboutsalem.bsky.social · last yr.

On May 13, 1692: * Abigail Soames' specter supposedly tortured Mary Warren * Hathorne & Corwin issued a warrant for apprehension of Abigail Soames * The magistrates questioned Abigail Soames. * Jarvis Ring deposed against Susannah Martin. * Joseph Ring deposed against Susannah Martin & Thomas Hardy.

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The Thing About Salem@thethingaboutsalem.bsky.social · last yr.

On May 12, 1692: * The Salem magistrates issued arrest warrants for Ann Pudeator and Alice Parker * John Hathorne and Jonathan Corwin questioned Abigail Hobbs, Ann Pudeator, Alice, Parker, and Mary Warren * Mary Walcott was allegedly assaulted by the shape of Sarah Buckley

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