1692 Witches

The 1692 Witches refers to the Salem witch trials, a series of hearings and prosecutions that took place in Salem Village, Massachusetts, during colonial America. It began when several young girls claimed to be possessed and accused local women of witchcraft. The ensuing panic led to a witch hunt, resulting in the execution of 20 people and the imprisonment of many others. The trials were fueled by superstition, fear, and societal tensions. The Salem witch trials serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of mass hysteria and the violation of due process in the name of justice.