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May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

Salem Witch Trials: Victims, Hunters, and What REALLY Happened

In a town called Salem in 1692, innocent people are accused of witchcraft and cavorting with the devil. A witch panic ensues and the town wants nothing more than to eradicate the evil in their midst…many people tried to stay out of their way. But the witch hunters and officials came knocking on at least

July 19, 2019March 2, 2024

Origin of Bakers Dozen: The Witch and St. Nicholas

What I find interesting is how many Christmas stories we’ve lost over time. The legend of Saint Nicholas and the baker’s dozen is one of those stories. As we head into Christmastime and start baking our favorite cookies and visiting our beloved bakeries, remember this tale. And remember that Saint Nicholas might have once had

July 9, 2019March 2, 2024

The Bell Witch and Blair Witch: 2 Terrifying American Tales

There are some legends in the United States that will go down in history as frightening and inexplicable. The legend of the Bell Witch is one of those legends. The legend of the Blair Witch might also be included, but for other reasons. Come with us on a hair-raising journey to Tennessee and Maryland, and

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