1690–1700: Salem’s Fear and the War’s Unsettled Peace

History in Decades · Oct 28, 2026 · 10m

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The 1690s brought the height of King William’s War, the Salem witch trials, a new royal charter for Massachusetts, and the Treaty of Ryswick. Jim Rand explores how wartime fear, religious anxiety, and imperial politics shaped colonial life and left an uneasy peace. 🎙️ Check out other great shows! 🎙️ **The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings** A modern, vivid retelling of Homer’s epic poem — one book at a time. Join us for warm, fireside-style storytelling that brings the adventures…