A Biblical "concordance" belonging to a judge from the Salem Witch Trials is up for auction tomorrow, Aug. 27 A "concordance" is a sort of reference book The item will be auctioned online on the ...

It's a relic from a haunting period of Massachusetts history, and you could be its owner if you are so inclined. The University Archives website is auctioning off a "signed and annotated 1650 Biblical ...

A rare book that was once owned by Samuel Sewall, one of the judges involved in the Salem witchcraft trials, is ready to be sold to the highest bidder. While he may be best known for his role in the ...

Public humiliation, forced submersion, and no way out. The ducking stool was more than punishment—it was control through fear.