Halloween Special: Salem Witch Trials | The Visual Edition
Show notes
In this Halloween special episode, we take a look at the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, where the small U.S. town of Salem was gripped by mass hysteria involving witchcraft. 20 innocent men and women were executed, but were later pardoned. Many believe that Salem, Massachusetts, remains haunted, with some using modern witchcraft to appease vengeful spirits and lift this legendary curse.
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Cast List:
Sam Baltrusis: Author & Historian
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine
Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history.
Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian
Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts
Thomas Vallor: Salem Historian
Nick Dickinson: Witch, Headmistress of Circe Academy in Salem
Jacqui Allouise: Witch, owner of The Cauldron Black in Salem
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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