In 1692 more than 200 people were accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts; 20 were executed. Why?
What happened to create such hysteria? Were the accusers possessed? Experiencing delusions caused by eating spoiled grain?
Discover the real story behind the Salem Witch Trials. Kathy Wilson, B.A., M.A. A professional historian and educator, Kathy Wilson believes learning about the past can be fun as well as interesting. To prove that point, she draws on more than 20 years of experience to create programs that engage and entertain as well as educate her audiences. Ms. Wilson received her BA in History from Bemidji State University in Minnesota, before traveling to England where she completed her Masters at the University of York. She is a former PhD candidate at the University of Iowa and specializes in 18th and 19th-century British-American cultural history.
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