Step into the shadowy past with "Time Tellers," where hosts Renee and Dan unravel the chilling saga of the Salem Witch Trials, a dark chapter in early American history that forever haunts the pages of time. In the harsh winter of 1692, the Puritan settlement of Salem, Massachusetts, found itself engulfed in a whirlwind of paranoia and fear. With strange behavior spiraling into deadly accusations, twenty lives were claimed, and the community was left to grapple with the chaos born from their own fears and beliefs.

Join us as we set the stage in a world fraught with religious fervor and frontier challenges, where whispers of witchcraft ignited a wildfire of hysteria. Through the eyes of those entangled in this deadly web, we uncover the human stories, the tensions, and the rivalries that fueled the trials. As accusations spread like poison, no one was safe from the devastating power of suspicion.

Explore the societal unraveling as neighbors turned on neighbors, and even animals weren't spared from accusations of witchcraft. Witness the tragic tale of Giles Corey, whose defiance against the fanaticism of the trials became a symbol of resistance. As the frenzy peaked, reason began to prevail, leading to a sobering reflection on the dangers of fear and superstition.

Join us on this compelling journey back to 1692, where lessons from the past illuminate the present. Discover how the echoes of the Salem Witch Trials continue to resonate, reminding us of the fragile balance between fear and reason in the tapestry of history.