{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66c85949a45b7b5037d8ab75/66e52c51f49774e5d39f14f0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"2. The Irish Witch of Boston: The Prelude to Salem","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66c85949a45b7b5037d8ab75/1726294381919-69f6f78d-ad6f-4aae-87dc-d3deee076ef4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ann Glover was a poor Irish woman who lived in late 17th century Boston. Although she is a largely forgotten figure, she played a significant role in the famous Salem witchcraft trials. In 1688, Ann was accused of being a witch. Her trial and execution would shape the harrowing events that played out in nearby Salem just a few years later.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Fin and Damian explore Ann's life, what we know about her, and why we should remember her story.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to Transatlantic - An Irish American History Podcast: <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/transatlanticpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/transatlanticpod</a></p>","author_name":"Fin Dwyer & Damian Shiels "}