National Geographic premieres a six-part documentary series, Witches: Truth Behind the Trials, with a double episode on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. The series examines the dark and intriguing history of witch trials, bringing to life the stories of those accused and the hysteria that surrounded them.
The first episode sets the tone by examining the infamous Salem witch trials in Massachusetts, one of the most well-known and devastating chapters in American history. The trials sparked a wave of fear and paranoia, resulting in tragic consequences.
Immediately following, the documentary shifts its focus to Germany and the early days of witch-hunting. The focus is on the brutal Trier witch trials, a dark period in European history.
Witches: Truth Behind the Trials premieres with a double bill on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. on National Geographic.
