Prior to analyzing the Massachusetts Salem Witch Trails that took place in 1692, let’s look back at the European history behind witch hunts, persecutions, hangings, and burnings. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/eiJndB4P1tQ which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History Unplugged podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YthqYx Witches & Witchcraft books at https://amzn.to/4555O2X  Salem Witch Hunt books at https://amzn.to/44NsmnH ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you).  Mark Vinet\'s HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark\'s TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet   Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels   Mark\'s books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM  Audio credit: History Unplugged podcast with Scott Rank (Episode-Witches Weren\'t Burned During The Middle Ages, That Actually Happened in the Renaissance Period; 06jun2023) Salem Media, Parthenon Network. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.