Edith the Historian
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Here to share history that’s less known but important and sometimes comparing history to current events.
Tituba’s confession saved her life, as those who confessed to witchcraft were spared, whereas those who maintained their innocence were tried, convicted, and sentenced to death.
January 21, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Tituba’s confession saved her life, as those who confessed to witchcraft were spared, whereas those who maintained their innocence were tried, convicted, and sentenced to death.
Tituba confessed to using witchcraft to harm several young girls, claiming that the Devil came to her and bid her to serve him. She described various satanic animals and figures and said she rode on sticks.
January 21, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Tituba confessed to using witchcraft to harm several young girls, claiming that the Devil came to her and bid her to serve him. She described various satanic animals and figures and said she rode on sticks.
With no contemporaneous images of the enslaved woman, artists have depicted Tituba in a variety of likely inaccurate ways.
January 21, 2026 at 9:49 PM
With no contemporaneous images of the enslaved woman, artists have depicted Tituba in a variety of likely inaccurate ways.
Salem reminds us that ordinary people can support extraordinary cruelty when fear feels justified.
January 21, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Salem reminds us that ordinary people can support extraordinary cruelty when fear feels justified.
The Salem Witch Trials didn’t start with violence. They started with fear, belief, and laws that rewarded accusation. Sound familiar?
January 21, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The Salem Witch Trials didn’t start with violence. They started with fear, belief, and laws that rewarded accusation. Sound familiar?