In Salem, Massachusetts, see when the witch trials began and why many of the accused needed to confess, in this clip from I Was There. Join Theo Wilson for new episodes of #IWasThere, Mondays at 10/9c on The HISTORY Channel. | HISTORY

The Dark History of the Salem Witch Trials #SalemWitchTrials #History #AmericanHistory #witches In this video, we explore the dark history of the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the accusations, trials, and executions that rocked the town of Salem in 1692. Discover the fear and paranoia that swept through the community as people were accused of witchcraft based on rumors, hearsay, and dreams. Join us as we delve into this tragic chapter of American history. #rumors #tragic #masshysteria #superna

Between February 1692 and May 1693, nearly 200 people—mostly women—were accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. In the centuries since, it's become a curious part of colonial American history—but how much do you actually know about the Salem Witch Trials? Find out more: https://on.natgeo.com/3C7GehO | National Geographic History