42: Witches, Curses, and Underground Tunnels: Salem Maritime National Historic Site

Salem is famously home to the witch hysteria of the late 1600's but there is a lot more history to this New England town. Join us as we dive into the history of how Halloween started, the witch trials, and the lengthy history of the Maritime Salem Historic Site. A site that now preserves over 600 years of global trading and a history of underground tunnels that still lie beneath the town today. We dive deep into the illegal activities that took place here, the old brothels, and haunted souls that never left them. This is Salem Massachusetts being looked at in a way you just may have never seen before. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @‌ nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @‌ nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts . Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page ! Thank you to this week’s partners! BetterHelp : Take charge of your mental health. NPAD listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/NPAD Storyworth: Give a thoughtful personal gift that will preserve memories for years to come. Get $10 off your first purchase at storyworth.com/NPAD TodayTix: See the show that you have always wanted to see and find the best prices! Get $10 off your first ticket purchase at TodayTix.com/NPAD For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes