Posts Tagged ‘Salem Witch Trials’
The Crimes Against Witches
The history of the Salem Witch Trials anchors “Becky Nurse of Salem,” a new play by Sarah Ruhl. Its recent staging at Lincoln Center reveals centuries-old fears and suspicions directed at women.
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A new exhibit at the New-York Historical Society explores the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692 alongside the work of contemporary artists transfixed by their cultural legacy.
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