Massachusetts Witch Trials with Alyssa Conary
08/03/23 • 70 min
Introducing Alyssa G. A. Conary, Historian and Author of witchcraft, magic and 17th century New England. In this conversational episode covering Massachusetts witch trial history, Alyssa, Josh and Sarah discuss shocking aspects of these stories including the courts, magistrates, ministers, misogyny, what was written about the behavior of the accused, and the circumstances around their trials. Hear how the Boston witch trials, the Salem witch trials and the witch trials of Connecticut connect, compare and differ. Find out more about History Camp Boston 2023, where Alyssa presents her research. We address the importance of seeing and responding to humanity in all people on our planet. This discussion communicates End Witch Hunts’ message: Why do we witch hunt? How do we witch hunt? How do we stop hunting witches?
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History Camp Boston, August 2023
The Pursuit of History Organization
A Modest Enquiry Into the Nature of Witchcraft, John Hale
U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
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Introducing Alyssa G. A. Conary, Historian and Author of witchcraft, magic and 17th century New England. In this conversational episode covering Massachusetts witch trial history, Alyssa, Josh and Sarah discuss shocking aspects of these stories including the courts, magistrates, ministers, misogyny, what was written about the behavior of the accused, and the circumstances around their trials. Hear how the Boston witch trials, the Salem witch trials and the witch trials of Connecticut connect, compare and differ. Find out more about History Camp Boston 2023, where Alyssa presents her research. We address the importance of seeing and responding to humanity in all people on our planet. This discussion communicates End Witch Hunts’ message: Why do we witch hunt? How do we witch hunt? How do we stop hunting witches?
Links
History Camp Boston, August 2023
The Pursuit of History Organization
A Modest Enquiry Into the Nature of Witchcraft, John Hale
U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
Support Us! Buy Book Titles Mentioned in this Episode from our Book Shop
Purchase a Witch Trial White Rose Memorial Button
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Support Us! Buy Witch Trial Merch!
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Transcript
Welcome to Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch Trial Podcast. I'm Josh Hutchinson.
Sarah JackAnd I'm Sarah Jack.
Josh HutchinsonWe're going back to Massachusetts this week.
Sarah JackBut not to Salem.
Josh HutchinsonThat's right. We're taking a field trip this week.<
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