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The Salem Witch Trials Podcast

The Salem Witch Trials Podcast

By: Greg Houle
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 The Salem Witch Trials Podcast takes a fast-paced and episodic examination of the witch hysteria in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. The brief yet insightful episodes harness the knowledge of experts to help illuminate both the chronology of events as well the deeper context surrounding the witch crisis, giving listeners a better understanding of this fascinating and tragic event in early American history.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Social Sciences World
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  • Welcome Back to Salem: Season 2 Preview

    Welcome Back to Salem: Season 2 Preview
    Nov 27 2025

    Season 2 of The Salem Witch Trials Podcast is coming. We go beyond the timeline of 1692 to explore the deeper forces that shaped the crisis. From war to religion to community tensions to psychology to power, join us as we further uncover the reasons why this tragic event took place, why it mattered then, and why it still matters today.

    • Learn more about host Greg Houle's novel: The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the Salem Witch Trials.
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    4 mins
  • BONUS: The Putnams of Salem: The Audiobook

    BONUS: The Putnams of Salem: The Audiobook
    Oct 10 2025

    Experience The Putnams of Salem in a whole new way. Narrated by author Greg Houle and his daughter Addy, the audiobook brings to life the haunting and twisted tale of Thomas and Ann Putnam Jr. who are Greg and Addy's real-life ancestors at the heart of the Salem witch crisis.

    • Get The Putnams of Salem on Audible

    And stay tuned for Season 2 of The Salem Witch Trials Podcast is coming very soon!
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    14 mins
  • A Reflection on Our First Season

    A Reflection on Our First Season
    Mar 27 2025

    In the last episode of season one, we reflect on what we've learned so far. And look ahead to season two.

    • You can contact host Greg Houle at greg@theputnamsofsalem.com
    • Learn more about host Greg's novel: The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the Salem Witch Trials.
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    10 mins
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just brilliant 👏 so many good story's, this podcast is definitely worth a listen

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