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SALEM EPISODE 2: How events spiralled out of control

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Salem Witchcraft Trials

By spring, the threat posed by witchcraft in salem had become so serious that urgent action was deemed necessary. The governor of massachusetts established a brand new court to deal specifically with the trials. This was known as the court of oran termine, its unusual name meaning to hear and determine. And will be delving into the motivations behind accusations in much more depth throughout the series.

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