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Stories from the Salem Witch Trials
12:57 - 21:29 (08:31)
The Salem Witch Trials is full of history and stories but the story of Giles Corey and his wife, Martha, stands out and can be found in a visitor center in an old 1700s house that sells items to help preserve the cemetery where the victims of the Salem Witch Trials are laid to rest.
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The podcast discusses the history of the Salem Witch Trials, along with one particular story about Giles Corey and his wife, Martha.
12:57 - 15:40 (02:42)
Summary
The podcast discusses the history of the Salem Witch Trials, along with one particular story about Giles Corey and his wife, Martha.
ChapterStories from the Salem Witch Trials
Episode42: Witches, Curses, and Underground Tunnels. Salem Maritime National Historic Site
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker reflects on the Salem Witch Trials, the accusations, and the wildness of the story.
15:40 - 16:31 (00:51)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the Salem Witch Trials, the accusations, and the wildness of the story. The husband of one of the accused was also arrested and held in prison until trial several months later.
ChapterStories from the Salem Witch Trials
Episode42: Witches, Curses, and Underground Tunnels. Salem Maritime National Historic Site
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Giles Corey refused to plead guilty or not guilty during his trial, which led to him being tortured to death by the government.
16:31 - 19:03 (02:32)
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Giles Corey refused to plead guilty or not guilty during his trial, which led to him being tortured to death by the government. However, because he did not plead, the government was unable to seize his property.
ChapterStories from the Salem Witch Trials
Episode42: Witches, Curses, and Underground Tunnels. Salem Maritime National Historic Site
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Salem Witch Trials Memorial is a visitor center that helps preserve the cemetery where the witch trials victims are buried.
19:03 - 21:29 (02:25)
Summary
The Salem Witch Trials Memorial is a visitor center that helps preserve the cemetery where the witch trials victims are buried. It includes an old 1700s house with witch trial-related items for sale and a picture of every single victim, serving as a reminder of the dangers of mob mentality.