When People Were Accused of Witchcraft and Executed

The Salem Witch Trial

Salem Village’s witchcraft. Mary Walcott is frequently cited as the main character in this courtroom illustration from 1876. Photo credit: wikipedia.org

The Salem Witch Trial is perhaps one of the most shameful trials in history. Hundreds of people were accused of being witches, and dozens of innocent people were sentenced to death without clear evidence. It all started when two children, who were the daughter and niece of the local village chief, screamed and raged uncontrollably, like a…