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, ...
A new book details the landmark 1978 spousal rape case of John and Greta Rideout in Salem. John Rideout was the first man in the U.S. charged with raping his wife while living together, though he was ...
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, ...