- 35
- Episodes
- 35
- Transcribed
- 672
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2024
- First episode
- 419M
- YouTube views
About History on Trial
From the Salem Witch Trials to O.J. Simpson, trials have always revealed hidden truths about our world. History on Trial digs into famous legal battles from American history, uncovering the real story behind the headlines, and exploring the powerful cultural contexts that shaped the verdicts -- and still impact us today. Fans of true crime, legal dramas, and history alike will be captivated by the unbelievable cases that played out in the courtrooms of history. Hosted by Mira Hayward. New episodes drop every other Thursday.
- Publisher
- iHeartPodcasts
- Category
- history · true crime
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 1 Feb 2024
- Latest episode
- 23 Jan 2025
Latest episodes
35 of 35 episodes have a transcript.
23 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
The Salem Wizard Trial
2 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
Charity's Crime
12 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT
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The Salem Wizard Trial
Published 23 Jan 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] By 1690, every settlement north of present -day Portland had been abandoned. Salem Village was less than 50 miles from the southern edge of Maine, and villagers must have feared that the war would reach them soon. On top of all of this, the weather was terrible, crops were failing, and the economy was tinking. So much uncertainty and suffering made for a frightened and angry populace, desperate for something or someone to blame for their problems. It was fertile ground for a witch hunt. These high stress levels may also explain the symptoms experienced by the afflicted. Though no single cause can explain every case, various theories about predominant causes have been suggested. […]
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- YouTube views
- 419,108,275
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 484 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 188 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100
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- Quality
- 51
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 91
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