Witch Hunt

Hear the first court proceedings of the Salem Witch Trials: the questioning of Sarah Good, Sarah Osburn, and Tituba on March 1 and 2, 1692. ⁠Listen to the full episode, "Salem Witch Hunt Saga: The First Arrests"⁠ Witch-Hunting in European and World History - Ronald Hutton Donate: End Witch Hunts UK Advocacy Trip Fund End Witch Hunts Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Witch Hunt Website Salem Witch-Hunt Education Project Learn more about SARA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

Thank you for joining us for this narrative history of the Salem Witch Trials. This third part of our Salem Witch-Hunt 101 series focuses on the first arrests and interrogations of Sarah Good, Sarah Osburn, and Tituba in late February and early March 1692. On Witch Hunt, the people and key events are real. The examinations are taken directly from the historical record. The depositions of afflicted persons Elizabeth Hubbard and Ann Putnam Jr. are paraphrased for natural conversation, while the deposition of the adult men Samuel Parris, Thomas Putnam, and Ezekiel Cheever is presented verbatim. Join us as we spend time in the early moments of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, based on actual words from the historical documents. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a curious listener, this episode promises to be both informative and enjoyable. Links: Witch-Hunting in European and World History - Ronald Hutton Donate: End Witch Hunts UK Advocacy Trip Fund End Witch Hunts Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Witch Hunt Website Salem Witch-Hunt Education Project Learn more about SARA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this 15-minute episode, Jordan Alexander, chair of the UK’s National Working Group on Spiritual and Ritual Abuse (SARA), joins Witch Hunt hosts Josh Hutchinson, Mary Bingham, and Sarah Jack. Jordan explores the complexities of spiritual and ritual abuse, providing concrete examples, discussing the UK’s systemic response, and highlighting the need for awareness and legislative changes. Prism Training, Safeguarding Solutions for Professionals Spiritual and Ritual Abuse Conference: Survivor Stories, Manchester UK, November 27, 2024 A Little Town Loses a Star Learn more about SARA Donate: End Witch Hunts UK Advocacy Trip Fund End Witch Hunts Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Witch Hunt Website Salem Witch-Hunt Education Project --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this edition of Witch Hunt Victim Stories, Sarah Jack tells the story of Rebecca Nurse, a victim of the Salem Witch Trials, who was hanged on July 19, 1692. The story of Rebecca Nurse is tragic. Born Rebecca Towne in 1621, Rebecca was seventy-one years old when she was arrested, and she had been in bed a week when she was hauled away from home. She languished in chains more than three months before she was brought out for her trial. At first she was acquitted, but then she was convicted. Next, she was reprieved, but then that was revoked and a death warrant was issued. All the while, Rebecca and her family and friends told anyone who would listen that she was innocent. Refusing to confess to something she did not do, Rebecca ultimately lost her life. She is remembered today in multiple memorials, and her legacy lives on through her countless descendants. For more listen to our episode, Rebecca Nurse of Salem with Dan Gagnon, which was released on December 29, 2022. Please see also the following: Witch Hunt: Rebecca Nurse of Salem with Dan Gagnon Emerson W. Baker, A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience Mary Beth Norton, In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692 Bernard Rosenthal, editor, Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt Daniel A. Gagnon, A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse Marilynne K. Roach, The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege Marilynne K. Roach, Six Women of Salem: The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials Stacy Schiff, The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this edition in our Witch Hunt Victim Stories series, Mary Bingham tells the story of Sarah Wildes, a victim of the Salem Witch Trials. On July 2, 1692, Sarah Wildes was convicted of afflicting Mercy Lewis with malefic witchcraft. Learn about her life and trial in this poignant episode. Emerson W. Baker, A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience Mary Beth Norton, In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692 Bernard Rosenthal, editor, Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt Marilynne K. Roach, The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege Stacy Schiff, The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this episode of Witch Hunt Victim Stories, host Mary Bingham delves into the life of Susannah Martin, born in Olney, England in 1621. The episode explores her early life, migration to Massachusetts, and subsequent hardships. Susannah faced accusations of infanticide and witchcraft amid legal battles over her father's estate. Despite numerous appeals, she and her family often lost in court, culminating in her conviction and execution for witchcraft in 1692. Susannah's resilience is remembered, and she was posthumously exonerated in 2001. Now, a highway in Massachusetts bears her name, honoring her memory. Please see also the following: Emerson W. Baker, A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience Mary Beth Norton, In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692 Bernard Rosenthal, editor, Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt Marilynne K. Roach, The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege Stacy Schiff, The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this episode, guest host Mary Louise Bingham and special expert Jordan Alexander, chair of the UK’s National Working Group on Spiritual and Ritual Abuse (SARA), join Witch Hunt hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack. Jordan shares his journey from the police force and safeguarding roles to advocacy, exploring the complexities of spiritual and ritual abuse, providing concrete examples, discussing the UK’s systemic response, and highlighting the need for global awareness and legislative changes. We also address the rise of SARA cases, global challenges, media portrayals perpetuating harmful stereotypes, and efforts to combat abuse. Additionally, we highlight an upcoming survivor stories conference. We explore the rise of SARA cases, global challenges, and the need for legislative changes. The conversation also touches on media portrayals of witchcraft, an upcoming survivor stories conference, and efforts by our nonprofit End Witch Hunts to gather data on SARA in the US. While we often focus on historical witch trials, today we examine how similar fears lead to harm to people today through violent exorcisms, accusations of witchcraft, human sacrifice, and other forms of SARA. Prism Training, Safeguarding Solutions for Professionals Spiritual and Ritual Abuse Conference: Survivor Stories, Manchester UK, November 27, 2024 A Little Town Loses a Star Learn more about SARA Donate: End Witch Hunts UK Advocacy Trip Fund End Witch Hunts Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Witch Hunt Website Salem Witch-Hunt Education Project --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this edition in our Witch Hunt Victim Stories series, Antonio Infante tells the story of Elizabeth Howe, a victim of the Salem Witch Trials. On June 30, 1692, Elizabeth Jackson Howe was convicted of bewitching Mary Walcott and Mercy Lewis. She was executed on July 19. Learn about her life and trial in this special episode. Please see also the following: Emerson W. Baker, A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience Mary Beth Norton, In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692 Bernard Rosenthal, editor, Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt Marilynne K. Roach, The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege Stacy Schiff, The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this first episode in our new Witch Hunt Victim Stories series, Josh Hutchinson tells the story of Sarah Good, a victim of the Salem Witch Trials. In fact, Sarah Good and her daughters were all victims of the witch hunt. Unfortunately, Sarah was executed, her infant daughter died in jail, and daughter Dorothy was imprisoned in chains for nearly 9 months. Join us as we explore Sarah’s life and trial. For more, listen to our episode, The Salem Witch-Hunt Saga: Beginnings, which was released on June 25, 2024. Sources: Emerson W. Baker, A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience Mary Beth Norton, In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692 Bernard Rosenthal, editor, Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt Marilynne K. Roach, The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege Stacy Schiff, The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem Salem The Podcast, 73. Witch Trials: Sarah Good Salem The Podcast, 74. Witch Trials: Sarah Good (part 2) Witch Hunt, The Ultimate Introduction to the Salem Witch Trials Rachel Christ-Doane, The Untold Story of Dorothy Good (video) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

Mary Bingham of End Witch Hunts presents the case of Kimberly Felder, a mother who believed her daughter was possessed by demons. The exorcism Kimberly performed on her daughter at popular Centerville Beach shocked and horrified witnesses. Fortunately, the 11-year-old girl's life was saved by one of these witnesses. Violent exorcisms are harmful practices and examples of spiritual and ritual abuse. The performer of this type of exorcism generally believes they are attacking demons or evil spirits, not the person said to be their host. This dehumanization of the victim often leads to the commission of atrocities as their humanity is utterly disregarded in a stubborn pursuit of what is believed to be evil itself. Learn more at endwitchhunts.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this episode, we travel to Namibia to meet Berrie Holtzhausen, founder of Alzheimer's Dementia Namibia and advocate against witchcraft accusations. He tells the story of how he met Ndjinaa, a woman chained for 20 years after she was accused of bewitching people and livestock to death. Learn how Berrie worked for Ndjinaa's freedom after discovering she was living with dementia, a condition which Berrie and others have found is commonly mistaken for witchcraft. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

Welcome to Witch Hunt, where we uncover the ongoing crisis of modern witch hunts and harmful practices. In this episode, we talk with Berrie Holtzhausen, founder of Alzheimer’s Dementia Namibia. Berrie’s incredible journey to become a dementia advocate highlights his dedication to educating communities where those with dementia are often mistaken for harming their community with witchcraft. Hear Berrie’s powerful stories of resilience, his fight against stigma, and his efforts to create dementia-friendly communities. Despite his own Alzheimer's diagnosis, Berrie continues to rescue those falsely accused of witchcraft due to dementia symptoms. Alzheimer's Dementia Namibia Facebook African Witchfinder Documentary 2018 ‘They wanted her to confess to witchcraft’: ending the chilling effects of dementia stigma in Nigeria Donate: End Witch Hunts UK AdvocacyTrip Fund End Witch Hunts Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Witch Hunt Website Salem Witch-Hunt Education Project --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this brief episode, learn about the public interest litigation used by Sashiprava Bindhani to compel the Indian state of Odisha to take action against witch-branding, the practice of labeling people as witches, dayans, dahanis, or any other word used to mean a person using harmful magic. Around the world, this practice results in ostracism, trauma, physical and emotional harm, and even murder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this short episode, you will learn about the experiences which led Sashiprava Bindhani of Odisha state in India to advocate against witch-hunting and witch-branding. Dahani is an Oriya word with similar meaning as witch. In Sashiprava's words, "no woman is a dahani." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

Sashiprava Bindhani, a human rights advocate and legal expert from Odisha, India, has dedicated her life to raising awareness of witch-hunting and advocating for the protection of vulnerable individuals. This impactful oral history conversation explores her life of advocating for individuals accused of witchcraft, examining the social ostracism, physical assaults, and the role of policy and legal intervention in protecting the vulnerable and stopping these practices. She shares her professional journey, personal experiences, and significant contributions to human rights. She discusses her work in law, public interest litigation, and efforts in implementing laws against witch branding. Sashiprava Bindhani Blog on Bhamati Ra Swara Justice for Lakhma End Witch Hunts Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Witch Hunt Website Salem Witch-Hunt Education Project --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this brief episode, you'll hear the story of key events in Salem Village in February 1692. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

What triggered the Salem Witch Trials? Join Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack on the 'Witch Hunt' podcast for this abridged edition of the second episode of their 'Salem Witch-Hunt 101' series. In this edition, Josh tells the story without interruption. Watch or listen as he expertly narrates the chilling events of February 1692 in Salem Village, focusing on the strange behaviors of Abigail Williams and Betty Parris that ignited fears of witchcraft. He explores the harsh winter, social tensions, and the reactions of the community, including the infamous 'witch cake' and accusations against Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba. Tune in for an engaging retelling of the early days of the Salem Witch Hunt, based on historical records. Links ⁠The Sermon Notebook of Samuel of Samuel Parris⁠ ⁠End Witch Hunts⁠ ⁠The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege⁠ ⁠A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience⁠ ⁠The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem⁠ ⁠Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project⁠ ⁠Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project⁠ ⁠Witch Hunt Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

What triggered the Salem Witch Trials? Join Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack on the 'Witch Hunt' podcast for the second episode of their 'Salem Witch-Hunt 101' series. Josh narrates the chilling events of February 1692 in Salem Village, focusing on the strange behaviors of Abigail Williams and Betty Parris that ignited fears of witchcraft. He explores the harsh winter, social tensions, and the reactions of the community, including the infamous 'witch cake' and accusations against Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba. In this unique episode, Sarah hears Josh's account for the first time, providing fresh reactions and questions that enhance the storytelling. The episode concludes with reflections on the motivations behind the Salem Witch Trials, with additional insights from Mary Louise Bingham. Tune in for an engaging retelling of the early days of the Salem Witch Hunt, based on historical records. Links The Sermon Notebook of Samuel of Samuel Parris End Witch Hunts The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Witch Hunt Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this Bonus episode, we chat with Rachel Christ-Doane Director of Education for the Salem Witch Museum about their new artifacts for the exhibit, "Witches: Evolving Perceptions." The first case features four significant books from the 16th to 18th centuries: - A 1600 edition of Heinrich Kramer’s Malleus Maleficarum. - A 1586 edition of Johann Weyer’s De Praestigiis Daemonum. - A 1729 edition of The Secrets of the Invisible World Disclos’d by Andrew Morton (Daniel Defoe). - A 1796 edition of Robert Calef’s More Wonders of the Invisible World. These books provide unique perspectives on early modern beliefs about witchcraft, from the notorious Malleus Maleficarum to the critical De Praestigiis Daemonum. The second case explores witchcraft in popular culture with: - An 1868 edition of the grimoire Les Secrets Merveilleux De La Magie Naturelle Du Petit Albert. - A 1919 booklet, “Your Fortune in a Tea Cup,” by Dr. V.M Pierce. - A signed first edition of Gregory Maguire’s Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. - A signed first edition of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Rachel shares the stories behind these artifacts and the ongoing renovations at the museum. These new additions provide a deeper understanding of how perceptions of witchcraft have evolved over time. Tune in to learn about these fascinating artifacts and their impact on the narrative of witchcraft through history and culture and how you can see them for yourself. Salem Witch Museum --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

Enjoy this bite-sized version of our conversation with Francis J. Bremer, historian of early New England and the Puritans on both sides of the Atlantic. We discuss who the Puritans were and whether they were zealous witch-hunters. Full Episode: The Puritans with Francis J. Bremer Massachusetts Historical Society, Papers of the Winthrop Family Purchase "Puritanism: A Very Short Introduction" by Francis Bremer Purchase "The Plymouth Puritans and the Beginning of English New England" by Francis Bremer Purchase "John Winthrop:America's Forgotten Founding Father" by Francis Bremer Purchase "First Founders: American Puritans and Puritanism in an Atlantic World" by Francis Bremer Purchase "Puritans and Puritanism in Europe and America: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia" by Francis Bremer Purchase "Lay Empowerment and the Development of Puritanism" by Francis Bremer Support Us! Buy Book Titles Mentioned in this Episode from our Book Shop Petition to recognize those accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts List of those accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts Come Visit Us On Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support