A long-forgotten archive of witch trial records from the 17th century has resurfaced, offering historians a rare glimpse into one of early America’s darkest chapters. The newly uncovered documents detail accusations, testimonies, and legal proceedings that reveal the fears and superstitions of the era. Scholars now have an unprecedented opportunity to study the social and cultural forces that fueled these trials. The findings challenge assumptions about how witchcraft allegations spread and who was most vulnerable to persecution.
