EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 13 MIN

Victorian Spiritualism: Séances, Ghosts and the Afterlife Debate

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

The episode explores why the Victorian era saw a surge in spiritualist practices such as séances and mediumship, examining scientific attempts to test claims, the prevalence of fraud, and the movement’s appeal to grieving society and reform-minded women. It also looks at how these beliefs intersected with contemporary debates over science, religion and social change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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