Victorian Spiritualism: Séances, Ghosts and the Quest for Afterlife

The episode unpacks how late‑nineteenth‑century Victorians in England turned to séances and spirit photography as a means of coping with grief and seeking continuity beyond death, examining the roles of mediums, scientists and society in shaping the movement. It weighs contemporary evidence against later accusations of trickery and considers why modern fascination with the supernatural has endured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices