People involved with the Salem Witch Trials have many descendants. Some have more than once accused witch in their family tree. Below is an overview of some of the resources available to research accused Salem witches, and a look at just a few of the people involved and their more well-known descendants. Online Resources Associated…
Behind the Scenes at the BPL: Rebecca Hunt, Research Services Reference Librarian
Meet Rebecca Hunt, a Reference Librarian in the Research Services Department! Rebecca's specialty is in the performing arts, and she is based at the Central Library in Copley Square. This post is part of our "Behind the Scenes at the BPL" blog series featuring just some of the humans that keep Boston Public Library running.…
Go_A
By Rebecca Hunt
Go_A is a folktronica band from Ukraine. While the group was formed in 2012 by keyboardist and percussionist Taras Shevchenko and folk singer Kateryna Pavlenko, they didn't really hit the international scene until they appeared in the 2021 Eurovision competition with their entry "Shum," based on a Ukrainian folksong that is about a Spring ritual…
Queer Lit Review: September 2024
By JordanD
Hello and welcome to the September 2024 edition of the Queer Lit Review! This month we have a possessed man seeking help from his ex, two exes on a food and wine tour, and a young trans boy ghost hunting in his grandmother's house. These titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check…
Hildegard Von Bingen
By Rebecca Hunt
Hildegard Von Bingen was a German composer, Abbess, mystic visionary, herbal healer, scientist, poet, and more. She was born on September 16, 1098 in the town of Bermersheim to a noble family. She first started having visions when she was only five years old, and three years later her family sent her to a small…
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