Salem Witch Trials 101 Series

Witch Hunt podcast’s Salem Witch Trials 101 series covers the Salem Witch-Hunt from its earliest origins through the last trials and beyond. We discuss the causes of the witch trials, the outcome, and how people have responded ever since. Though not even close to being the largest witch hunt in history, Salem remains fixed in people’s minds. This has largely to do with the Crucible and other pop culture references, which have spread around the world due to the influence of American culture. The common use of the Salem Witch Trials as a political metaphor has also contributed to the view of Salem as the ultimate witch hunt.

See our Salem Witch Trials 101 Bibliography for our sources

The Ultimate Introduction to the Salem Witch Trials


The Salem Witch-Hunt Saga: Beginnings

Salem Witch Hunt Saga: The First Arrests

Salem Witch-Hunt 101 Part 4: Rising Tide