In Search of History: Salem Witch Trials (1998)
In the late 1600s, more than 150 men and women were accused of being witches. After the infamous Salem Witch Trials, 19 people were hanged for their alleged crimes, and one person was pressed to death under heavy stones. This History Channel documentary travels back to one of America's darkest times and reveals startling facts about who the real accusers were and what the community did to make restitution to the loved ones of the dead.
Genre: Documentary, History
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Cast
- David Ackroyd - Narrator
Editing: George Stamer
Original Language: en
Keywords
salem witch trials
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Search of History: Salem Witch Trials about?
- In the late 1600s, more than 150 men and women were accused of being witches. After the infamous Salem Witch Trials, 19 people were hanged for their alleged crimes, and one person was pressed to death under heavy stones. This History Channel documentary travels back to one of America's darkest times and reveals startling facts about who the real accusers were and what the community did to make restitution to the loved ones of the dead.
- Who stars in In Search of History: Salem Witch Trials?
- In Search of History: Salem Witch Trials stars David Ackroyd.
- What genre is In Search of History: Salem Witch Trials?
- In Search of History: Salem Witch Trials is a Documentary, History film.