Witches, Hysteria, and Justice: The Salem Chronicles

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were a tragic episode in colonial Massachusetts, where mass hysteria, fueled by religious fear of witchcraft, led to the wrongful accusation of over 200 people. Sparked by strange behavior in young girls, the village was engulfed in a wave of accusations, often based on spectral evidence and personal grievances. Twenty people were executed, including respected members of the community, before the trials were halted amid growing doubts. The trials remain a powerful reminder of the dangers of fear, superstition, and injustice in society.