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Tormented girls writhing in agony, stern judges meting out harsh verdicts, 19 bodies swinging on Gallows Hill. The stark immediacy of what happened in 1692 has obscured the complex web of human passion which climaxed in the Salem witch trials. From rich and varied sources - many neglected and unknown - Paul Boyer and Stephen Nissenbaum give us a picture of the people and events more intricate and more fascinating than any other in the massive literature. It is a story of powerful and deeply divided families and of a community determined to establish an independent identity.

Ranging from the earliest Native American settlers to the presidency of Barack Obama, this Very Short Introduction offers an illuminating account of politics, diplomacy, and war as well as the full spectrum of social, cultural, and scientific developments that shaped our country.

Being a Phillies fan isn’t always easy. Paul Boye and Matt Gelb are here to help you talk it out. Follow the show and hosts on Twitter at @PhilliesTherapy, @paul_boye, and @MattGelb

A podcast about passions, hobbies, and pursuits. If your heart is in it, nothing is off-limits. Maybe you’ll be inspired to pick up something new, or learn something you didn’t know a half-hour ago.