The Salem Witch Trials - Deep Dive History & Real Locations - What Happened, Where, & Why

In this video I’m going over the history of the Salem Witch Trials in as much depth as I can. As I explain many times in this video, I am NOT a historian, I am just a person who read a few books & did a bunch of research. Please do your own research & readings to learn more about this important event in American history. I created this video with the upmost respect & love & I hope I did justice to the victims and their stories. Thank you all so much for watching!🖤

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[CristheGirl]

I know this is a long one, so I appreciate you all watching! This is a really important one to me and easily one of my most fav videos I’ve created so far! Thank you all again! More content coming soon!🖤

[kitsunebi]

I’m so glad that you went to Proctor’s Ledge. Not many people know about it but it’s super important. Rebecca Nurse’s son took a boat in the dead of night to that location to get her and bring her body home. So thankful to the scholars and researchers who poured over countless documents and maps and were able to confirm that location. What a great video, Cris! I’m local to the area and I love when people look beyond the shops and touristy things and see the history behind it all. It’s so important to keep telling their stories. Thank you!

[ReignLei]

Hi Cris, I know how passionate you are about Salem, the trials of witch craft, the history of the innocence and the energy that drove you there. Personally, I think this trip was/is more meaningful to you and it shows sista! I appreciate All of it. Salem is more than a movie location of Hocus Pocus. You truly are, a gift.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication. 💀🎃👻🕸️💅🏽

[anonymousanonymous]

Thank you so much for your video. I am a descendant of Rebecca Nurse (9 times great aunt) and her sister, Mary Eastey (9 times great grandmother). I am awaiting a sweatshirt that I found (and needed to get) for the past few weeks that states “1692. They missed one.” This in honor of my direct ancestors. I appreciate your coverage.❤❤❤

[BrianaAyala]

I loveeed hearing you explain Salems history. I think you should start a new series “spooky history” ❤

[leeannekochka]

My husband is a history buff - masters degree - and knows the history of the Salem witch hunt. I was watching your video and he said after you finished your explanation of the background that you did a good job explaining it! That’s high praise coming from him!

[tristendixey]

As a local (I live in Beverly and my husband's ancestors were part of the founding of Marblehead and Beverly), I just wanted to say you did a GREAT job in this video! If you haven't already picked it up, you should also read "A Storm of Witchcraft" by Emerson Baker. He's a professor at Salem State University and one of the foremost Salem Witch Trials authorities. There is a class at Endicott College in Beverly about the trials, which I just finished up this past spring, which deeply explored the history of witchcraft accusations and the environment that these early settlers existed in - as well as their relationship to God and the Devil, which was VERY real to them. You did a wonderful job explaining the history and really delving into the reasons behind these tragedies. And, just to be helpful - Peabody is pronounced "PEA-biddy". :) I hope you enjoy(ed) your visit to our beautiful area and thank you for doing such great research into the history of the trials and sharing it!

[glyndiacannon]

I really believe that this video was extremely informative and will never look at the Salem's witch trials the same again your video was a very humbling experience and it touched my heart, rest in peace all the people that went through that horrific experience. And Cris

What a wonderful video! You put so much work into it. It is such a nice thing to share with everyone. Thank you!

[sweettoothfairy]

Excellent video, Cris! You did do justice for those poor souls. Thank you!

[PamelaSomers-qqcp]

So happy you visited Salem. My family came to this country and settled there. My ancestor John Alden, was accused as a witch. He escaped to Boston. Love it there! There is a secret bathroom in Rockafella’s restaurant. Very cool!Haunted as well!

[LOUISE__]

Just absolutely horrific. This tragedy really serves as a reminder of the cruelty of human nature. May the victims always be remembered and may they rest in peace 😢

[Lorenzo-ihyq]

I'm from North East Mass and know the area well. But everdently not all of it's history, never even heard of Salem Village. Your details of the event and all it's players was very impressive. You painted a picture of what it was like to go through during this moment in time. Very well done.👏👏👏

[breechaudoin]

Your documentary is very much appreciated! I am a descendant of Susannah Martin, and I truly appreciate all the research you did and the time you spent making this. May all the victims rest in peace.

[nisimarie]

Unrelated, around 57:32 there is a beautiful ripple through the vines on the left, caused by the breeze. Thank you for this comprehensive historical experience. I visited Salem for the first time just over the weekend, and we mainly stayed in former Salem Town, did not venture out to Danvers. I know a lot more now for my next trip~

[samsgirl]

Humans as a whole can be easily influenced by only a few. Something we need to keep in mind at all times. RIP to all the innocent people, and I am happy that they are remembered.

[lauraATPA]

This is probably the best vlog that you have ever created. The amount of time, research, heart & soul that you poured into this video doesn’t go unnoticed! I thought I knew a lot of about the Salem Witch Trials, because it was something very intriguing to me, I realized I didn’t know as much as I thought. I appreciate that you gave names and the history behind those names. I’ve been up to MA so much, but next time, we need to go Salem Village. I hope one day you can go back during Halloween time because I’ve heard from friends that have been that it’s pretty incredible. You did do it justice! RIP to all 🧹

[lvnnlvnlife]

Wow that was a lot compacted into this video. Very interesting. Hard to understand how we as humans could be so cruel to each other. Thanks for all the info and and the video with all the places these things happened.

[karentucker]

Rebbeca Nurse was my many time Great grand aunt. You did better explaining yhings and had more information than other videos have. You did very well! Thank you❤❤

[danielekidd]

Cris, terrific job with this video! I appreciate your synopsis of this part of American history. You are so lucky to have Tampa J by your side. I enjoyed living vicariously through you both. Safe travels.