Catherine Brekus says it’s complicated.
Catherine Brekus says it’s complicated.
Catherine Brekus offers some historical and psychological hypotheses as to what happened at Salem.
Catherine Brekus says ministers – and faith itself – could tip people either way.
Catherine Brekus explained how the trials worked – and what was so controversial about them.
Catherine Brekus reflects on the role the Bible played.
Catherine Brekus assesses the “reality” of witchcraft in early modern America.
Catherine Brekus tells the disturbing story of George Burroughs.
Catherine Brekus considers why, around the world, it’s women who are accused of witchcraft.
Catherine Brekus explores why witchcraft has been imagined as a woman’s crime.
Catherine Brekus describes a community with a deep sense they were divinely chosen.
Catherine Brekus explains how it all started.
Catherine Brekus describes a perfect storm that became one of the most studied episodes in American history.
