Spiritualism: A Fox-y Beginning

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This episode, Clara takes Sabrina on an exploration of the origins of Spiritualism and the remarkable story of the Fox sisters. Join us as we uncover the intriguing events that sparked a movement and forever changed the way we perceive the afterlife! Discover how the Fox sisters' alleged ability to communicate with the spirit world captured the public imagination, leading to the emergence of Spiritualism—a movement centred around the belief in the continuity of consciousness after death and the possibility of communication with the departed.See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!SOURCES:Wikipedia - Fox sistersWikipedia - Spiritualism (beliefs)Thecanadianencyclopedia.ca - SpiritualismSmithsonian Magazine - The Fox Sisters and the Rap on SpiritualismCenter for Inquiry - A Skeleton’s Tale:The Origins of Modern SpiritualismFriendsofdalnavert.ca - GABBING WITH GHOSTS: THE FOX SISTERS AND THE RISE OF SPIRITUALISMThe New Yorker - Why Did So Many Victorians Try to Speak with the Dead?A Magician Among the Spirits - Harry HoudiniMedium.com - As Long As What You’re Saying Is TrueABC News - Psychic Who Said Amanda Berry Was Dead Silent After Berry Is Found Alive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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