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How the Salem Witch Trials were Stopped (Video)

We continue the story of the Salem witch trials, and discuss how news of the hysteria began to get out,…

9 months ago

On Bradford’s Trail: Scrooby Church

An aerial view of Scrooby village St Wilfrid's church in Scrooby. This was the home church of William Brewster, but there is…

9 months ago

Was Myles Standish a Member of the Pilgrim Church?

If you have read even a little about the Pilgrims, you will have heard that Captain Myles Standish, their military…

11 months ago

The Real Story of the Salem Witch Trials (Video)

The Salem Witch Trials are one of the most infamous events in the history of Puritan New England. What really…

11 months ago

On Bradford’s Trail: Lincoln

Lincoln Cathedral from Lincoln Castle. Bradford may have never come to Lincoln, but some of the other Pilgrims seem to…

11 months ago

On Bradford’s Trail: Southampton

An aerial view of Southampton, the first departure port of the Pilgrims on their journey to America A monument to…

11 months ago

Why Were Witches Executed? // A History of Witch Trials Video

The Salem Witch Trials are the most famous witch trials in history, but they actually were quite small compared to…

11 months ago

On Bradford’s Trail: Plymouth, England

Plymouth, England was the final departure point of the Pilgrims on their voyage to the New World. It was also…

1 year ago

On Bradford’s Trail: Dartmouth

If you are familiar with the Pilgrim story you will know that they departed for America three different times. Dartmouth…

1 year ago

On Bradford’s Trail: Austerfield Manor

No research trip on William Bradford is complete without a visit to Austerfield Manor, his purported ancestral home. Unfortunately we…

1 year ago