The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between early 1692 and mid-1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft—the devil’s magic—and 20 were executed. In 1711, ...

Janice Thompson's new book, "Dry Tinder: A Tale of Rivalry and Injustice in Salem Village," was in the making for nearly 20 years. Thompson, 50, now of Harpswell, Maine, moved to Ashland with her ...

The Salem witch trials were the largest witchcraft outbreak in American history, resulting from a perfect storm of catastrophes. Taking place in 1692 and 1693, the Salem witch trials were held in ...

17 th century New England saw its fair share of witch hysteria, with neighbors accusing neighbors of heresy. Some of the most infamous trials played out in Salem, Massachusetts, but as a new ...

The cemeteries and burial grounds in eastern Massachusetts are some of the oldest in the country, offering a tangible marker of history and the lives of the early settlers. Statesmen, religious ...

I went to Salem, Massachusetts, last weekend as the town prepped for Halloween. I was surprised by how enthusiastic both locals and visitors were about the town's spooky history. The Salem Witch ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Celebrate all things supernatural at the Salem Haunted Happenings festival, billed as the world's largest Halloween party. Learn ...