The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery

Episode 125 - Salem Witch Hysteria Part 2


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In this week's episode of The Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery, Jennie and Dianne continue their series on the infamous 1692 Salem witch trials. Last week, they talked about how Tituba's confession triggered a chain of events that shaped the course of the trials. This week, they explore the aftermath of her confession, including how it led to more accusations, the establishment of a new court system, and the execution of those found guilty of witchcraft. Don't miss this fascinating episode as we delve deeper into one of the most Ordinary Extraordinary and chilling episodes in American history.

Resources used to research this episode include:
Story, W. (1991). The Witchcraft Hysteria of Salem Town and Salem Village in 1692. (7th ed., 5-7) Willart Publishing .

Museum , S. W. Salem Witch Museum Miscellany. (1-3 8) Salem Witch Museum .

Brown, D. C. (2006). A Guide to the Salem Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692. (7th ed., 1-89) David C. Brown.

Fury, D. (2021). If These Stones Could Speak The History and People of the Old Salem Burying Point. (1st ed., 231-273) Black Cat Tours Press.

Johnson Lewis, Jone. "Tituba and The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 ." https://www.thoughtco.com. 31 Mar. 2020. www.thoughtco.com/tituba-salem-witch-trials-3530572. Accessed 5 Mar. 2023.

Schiff, Stacy. "Unraveling the Many Mysteries of Tituba, the Star Witness of the Salem Witch Trials ." https://www.smithsonianmag.com. 2 Nov. 2015. www.smithsonianmag.com/history/unraveling-mysteries-tituba-salem-witch-trials-180956960/. Accessed 5 Mar. 2023.

Historical Society , New York. "Life Story: Tituba Survivor of the Salem Witch Hysteria ." https://wams.nyhistory.org. wams.nyhistory.org/settler-colonialism-and-revolution/settler-colonialism/tituba/. Accessed 5 Mar. 2023.

Museum , Salem Witch . "SALEM WITCH TRIALS CHRONOLOGY ." https://salemwitchmuseum.com. salemwitchmuseum.com/salem-witch-trials-chronology/. Accessed 5 Mar. 2023.

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