Explore the BACKSTORY behind some of the most intriguing tales in history, culture, religion and science from Chicago and beyond.
In 1629, the Salem witch trials led to the execution of 20 people as witch hunt frenzy reached the U.S. That might sounds like ancient history, but only a few decades ago a case documented by the Catholic church inspired "The Exorcist." But what really happened? Get the Backstory on these iconic tales of witches and demons.
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