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, ...

Two local authors have done a deep dive into Halloween’s long history, taking readers and viewers back in time. Somerville writer Lesley Bannatyne has authored five books on Halloween. In one book, ...

SALEM — Teachers, students, parents and members of the community took part in the fifth annual Teach Truth Day of Action Saturday at Salem’s Waterworth Memorial Park. About 30 participants stood ...

A Biblical "concordance" belonging to a judge from the Salem Witch Trials is up for auction tomorrow, Aug. 27 A "concordance" is a sort of reference book The item will be auctioned online on the ...

Just a short walk from the Witch House, the Salem Witch Museum is another classic Salem, Mass., Halloween attraction. Located across from Salem Common in a 19th-century church, the museum is really a ...