My Victorian Nightmare

Author: Genevieve Manion

Here youll 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 childrens stories, and for whatever reason, I just feel at home there. Theres 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.
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Ep. 91 - The CURSE of Cleopatra’s Needle and Greyfriars Haunted Kirkyard
Monday, 20 April, 2026

On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the dark history of Cleopatra’s Needle and the most haunted cemetery in Edinburgh, Greyfriars Kirkyard. Thank you to today’s sponsors! Go to LumiGummies.com and use code VICTORIAN for 30% off your first order. Get your menopause treatment plan today. Visit myalloy.com and use code VICTORIAN for $20 off your first order! #AgeGracefully Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! https://www.myvictoriannightmare.com/the-fan-coven Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXQD1g_DF_i/?igsh=cHpxb3ZzbXo2NnN3 References: https://hauntedpalaceblog.com/2022/06/07/the-curse-of-cleopatras-needle/ https://greyfriarskirk.com/community/history-heritage/ https://eatdrinktravel.com/most-haunted-graveyard/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyfriars_Kirkyard https://edinburgh.org/blog/tales-from-beyond-the-grave-in-edinburgh/ https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/greyfriars-kirkyard/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Porteous_(soldier) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147056916/george-lockhart https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/apr/24/ukcrime.scotland?utm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices