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Episode 27: Burned at the Stake (May 1, 2017)
Episode 27: Burned at the Stake (May 1, 2017)
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
May 1, 2017
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Description
Despite what a lot of people think, the victims of the Salem witch trials were hanged, not burned at the stake. However, in the history of Massachusetts, two women were executed by burning them at the stake, one in 1681 and another in 1755. If witchcraft was a crime against both the state and God, what crime could be worse in Puritan Boston? A note about the content this week. We frankly describe acts of brutal violence, and we at times use the racial language of our 17th and 18th century sources. If you usually listen with children, you might want to listen to this episode alone first and decide if it’s appropriate for them.
Show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/027
Show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/027
Released:
May 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Episode 0: Welcome to HUB History!: Welcome to HUB History! We can't wait to share our favorite stories from Boston's long history. The first episode will air on October 30. In the meantime, visit http://HUBhistory.com/ to subscribe. by HUB History - Our Favorite Stories from Boston History