TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Brian A. Pavlac: Ugly History: Witch Hunts
In the German town of Nördlingen in 1593, innkeeper Maria Höll found herself accused of witchcraft. She was arrested for questioning, and denied the charges. She insisted she wasn't a witch through 62 rounds of torture before her...
Curated Video
Were there witches in New France?
Quebec has a unique history when it comes to witch trials. But one of the most well known witch-like figures in folklore was actually never accused of witchcraft in her lifetime.
Curated Video
Exploring a historical scenario linked to ‘A Kind of Spark’
Pupil outcome: I can empathise with a character from a historical scenario and re-enact a scenario to better understand the characters’ motives. Key learning points: - Those executed or accused of witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland...
Curated Video
Planning the climax of 'A Kind of Spark' including flashbacks
Pupil outcome: I can plan to write about Addie's speech from her perspective, incorporating third person flashbacks to the witch trials. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - Writing can include a shift...
Wonderscape
The Salem Witch Trials: A Dark Chapter in American History
This video delves into the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, where more than 150 people in Salem, Massachusetts, were accused of witchcraft, leading to the execution of 19 individuals. Learn about the Puritan beliefs, the events that triggered...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Who Are The Seven Princes of Hell? - (Demonology Explained)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the seven demon princes of hell using the classification of demons by Peter Binsfeld whch is based on the seven deadly sins
Curated Video
The Salem Witch Trials: What Really Happened?
The Salem Witch trials are one of the most infamous episodes in US history, but what really happened in Salem?
Curated Video
Discovering Salem: History, Art, and Coastal Charm
We're taking you on a virtual tour of Salem, a city with a rich history and unique attractions. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems and must-visit spots in this captivating destination.
Religion for Breakfast
What is Wicca?
References: Ethan Doyle White, Wicca: History, Belief, and Community in Modern Pagan Witchcraft, (Sussex Academic Press, 2016) Sabina Magliocco, Witching Culture: Folkore and Neopaganism in America, (University of Pennsylvania Press,...
Jabzy
Dancing Plague - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Dancing Plague
Hip Hughes History
The Salem Witch Trials Explained
What was the Salem Witch Trials? Why were 19 innocent colonists executed? Explore the topic from a Social Studies perspective. Designed for lifelong learners, students and the cray, cray on the internets.
Weird History
Myths About The Salem Witch Trials
One of the most interesting misconceptions about the Salem witch trials is that they were the first and only witch hunts that took place. What is significant about the Salem trials is they were some of the last to take place; they came...
Curated Video
Effort to Clear Names of Those Accused of Witchcraft in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts group is working to clear the names of people accused, convicted or executed for witchcraft in the state of Massachusetts in the 1600s.
Curated Video
325 Years Later, Witch Trial Victims Remembered
The Massachusetts community where 20 people suspected of witchcraft were put to death in 1692 unveiled a memorial to 19 of those victims on Wednesday, promising never to forget the tragedy.
The ceremony came 325 years to...
Curated Video
325 years on, Salem Witch trial victims remembered
The Massachusetts community where 20 people suspected of witchcraft were put to death in 1692 unveiled a memorial to 19 of those victims on Wednesday, promising never to forget the tragedy.
The ceremony came 325 years to...
Curated Video
325 Years Later, Witch Trial Victims Remembered
The Massachusetts community where 20 people suspected of witchcraft were put to death in 1692 unveiled a memorial to 19 of those victims on Wednesday, promising never to forget the tragedy.
The ceremony came 325 years to...
Timelines.tv
Timelines Tv: History of Britain: Changing Lives: Pendle Witches
Examines the witch hunts of the early 17th century and what they tell us about changes in village life in the early modern period. [6:47]