Chapter
Halloween and Salem Witch Trials
05:45 - 12:57 (07:11)
The speakers talk about their plans for Halloween and briefly discuss the struggles of indigenous people in America before shifting their attention to the history of the Salem witch trials.
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The speaker shares her dilemma about dressing up for Halloween without having any concrete plans or a party to attend.
05:45 - 09:04 (03:19)
Halloween
Summary
The speaker shares her dilemma about dressing up for Halloween without having any concrete plans or a party to attend. She contemplates dressing up and giving out candy to any potential trick-or-treaters.
ChapterHalloween and Salem Witch Trials
Episode42: Witches, Curses, and Underground Tunnels. Salem Maritime National Historic Site
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The struggles of Indigenous people in colonial America eventually led to the Salem witch trials which were a result of religious, social and political reasons.
09:04 - 12:57 (03:52)
Colonial America
Summary
The struggles of Indigenous people in colonial America eventually led to the Salem witch trials which were a result of religious, social and political reasons. The tradition of souling in which soul cakes were given to poor people in exchange for their prayers for the wealthy's dead relatives played a role in the development of witchcraft beliefs.