THE WITCH HUNTS

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Although they began with the Inquisition, the hunt for witches and warlocks was quickly adopted by those of the Protestant religions. And, as with the Inquisition, no one was "safe" from accusation or punishment up to, and including, death---generally in the form of a public execution. Borrowing heavily from Inquisitorial techniques, the witch-finders "questioned" the accused---using torture as a means to get information---not only to wring out a confession, but also to get the names of others who "trafficked with the devil." If the accused confessed, his sentence was commuted to life in prison. If he also gave the names of other "witches," he could actually be freed, and treated quite well as a "state's witness." However, if maintained his innocence, and refused to confess, he was doomed to a full public trial and execution. Here you will find the history of the Witch Hunts, both in Europe and the USA. You will also find biographies of those who were accused and executed as witches, and will have the opportunity to see how you would act if you had been one of the accused.

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The Carey Document Elizabethan and Jacobean England Salem Massachusetts Salem Witch Trials Salem Witch Trials Chronology Salem Witch Trial Conspiracy Salem Witchcraft Hysteria an interactive experience--- should you confess? The Witch Hunts Witch Hunts of Finland Witch Hunts of Scotland Witch Hunts and Special Prosecutions The Witchcraft Directory The Witching Hours

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