An overview of Europe's hysteria created by the Christian churches which ended up killing over a million innocent people
from elderly, woman, to even children.

The torture of an accused witch.

The American Witchcraft trials were short lived compared to Europe's bloody witch hunt. It started in Connecticut, but
ended in Massachusetts with the most executions. A total of 37 were executed in Connecticut and Massachusetts, but
there were also two in Maryland and two in Virginia. For an overview of the executions in chronological order click the
american witch trials button above. To view each state in more detail click the buttons below.