Here you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era. If you consider yourself an enthusiast of creepy Victorian history, you probably already know about the age of spiritualism, the grisly murders, the grave robbers, twisted pseudo psychotherapy, and memento mori – But I try to dig a little deeper. This was a time full of lace corsetry, romantic poetry, and a deep reverence and affection for the dead. It was a culture of shared sorrow, ornament and elegance, prudishness and scandal, bone chilling children’s stories, and for whatever reason, I just feel at home there. There’s something strangely comforting about the heebie jeebies this era gives me. If you find yourself equally enchanted by things that most people would find horrifying, this podcast is probably for you. To listen ad-free, visit myvictoriannightmare.com and join my Patreon.
All content for My Victorian Nightmare is the property of Genevieve Manion and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Here you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era. If you consider yourself an enthusiast of creepy Victorian history, you probably already know about the age of spiritualism, the grisly murders, the grave robbers, twisted pseudo psychotherapy, and memento mori – But I try to dig a little deeper. This was a time full of lace corsetry, romantic poetry, and a deep reverence and affection for the dead. It was a culture of shared sorrow, ornament and elegance, prudishness and scandal, bone chilling children’s stories, and for whatever reason, I just feel at home there. There’s something strangely comforting about the heebie jeebies this era gives me. If you find yourself equally enchanted by things that most people would find horrifying, this podcast is probably for you. To listen ad-free, visit myvictoriannightmare.com and join my Patreon.
Ep. 62 - The Philosophy of Spiritual Manifestations
My Victorian Nightmare
44 minutes
1 month ago
Ep. 62 - The Philosophy of Spiritual Manifestations
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss women buried in wedding dresses, dismembered bodies in trunks, shawl disputes leading to knife attacks, a death by kicking written in flabbergasting detail, and a lady blitzed out of her bloomers on laughing gas, attempting all manner of gymnastics for an adoring crowd. She will also discuss Spiritualist philosophy of the 1800s and a family’s terrifying ghost encounter.
Thank you to today’s sponsor, Hello Fresh!
Go to HelloFresh.com/VICTORIAN10FM now to Get 10 free meals + a free item for life!
Instagram Post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DPEkfI-DrYn/?igsh=MTNtNmNvOXF1azd0Zg==
References for today's episode:
“SPIRIT-RAPPING IN JOHN WESLEY’S FAMILY” - The Spiritualist, Dec. 3rd, 1869.
“The Philosophy of Spiritual Manifestations” - The Spiritualist, Dec. 3rd, 1869.
“A Father’s Meanness” - The Illustrated Police News, Feb. 15th 1872.
“A TRUNK HORROR IN FRANCE” - The Illustrated Police News, Feb. 29th, 1872.
“A Woman's Arm Cut to the Bone in a Quarrel About a Shawl in New York City” - The Illustrated Police News, Feb. 8th, 1872.
“John Cannon, a Railroad Engineer, Pounded and Kicked to Death by a Party of Germans in St. Louis” - The Illustrated Police News, Feb. 8th, 1872.
“A Highly Exhilarated Young Lady under the Influence of Laughing Gas at Cooper Institute, New York” - The Illustrated Police News, Feb. 8th, 1872.
https://www.geriwalton.com/nitrous-oxide-or-laughing-gas/
https://thevictorianbookofthedead.wordpress.com/2019/01/23/sewing-shrouds-19th-century-burial-clothing-2/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.funeralbasics.org/8-intriguing-funeral-customs-victorian-era/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.eterneva.com/resources/mourning-dress?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/04/queen-victoria-royal-wedding?srsltid=AfmBOoqX-HLxm4XN36H-oTzpmF0ptpI_sGjQbGe60HWQtuyLG0uh3FaN&utm_source=chatgpt.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
My Victorian Nightmare
Here you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era. If you consider yourself an enthusiast of creepy Victorian history, you probably already know about the age of spiritualism, the grisly murders, the grave robbers, twisted pseudo psychotherapy, and memento mori – But I try to dig a little deeper. This was a time full of lace corsetry, romantic poetry, and a deep reverence and affection for the dead. It was a culture of shared sorrow, ornament and elegance, prudishness and scandal, bone chilling children’s stories, and for whatever reason, I just feel at home there. There’s something strangely comforting about the heebie jeebies this era gives me. If you find yourself equally enchanted by things that most people would find horrifying, this podcast is probably for you. To listen ad-free, visit myvictoriannightmare.com and join my Patreon.
