My Victorian Nightmare

Author: Genevieve Manion

Here youll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era. For ad-free listening, witchy content, Victorian True Crime Extras and Dark Poetry, join The Patreon! And check out my new podcast series, The Death of Edgar Allan Poe!
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Ep. 116 - Scientifically Studied Victorian Ghost Stories
Monday, 12 October, 2026

In this episode, Genevieve will share a number of Victorian ghost encounters recorded by The Society for Psychical Research: the ghostly women in black, mysterious reflections of deceased fathers, smiling dead sisters at the foot of the bed and much, much more.Thank you to today’s sponsors!Alloy is the only menopause platform with a scalp-to-lash hair care solution. Visit myalloy.com and use code VICTORIAN for 20% off your first order!AquaOmega: One of the highest-dose omega-3 supplements per serving, no fish burps, and for every bottle sold, removes 1 lb. of plastic and debris from the ocean and coastlines. Use code VICTORIAN for 20% off at myaquaomega.com/VICTORIAN.The Death of Edgar Allan Poe on⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠The Death of Edgar Allan Poe Collection⁠⁠Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠!Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for ad-free listening!My ⁠Halloween Party Playlist⁠Help yourself to ⁠⁠MVN merch⁠⁠!Genevieve’s book, ⁠⁠Where to Begin – Eclectic Witchcraft for BeginnersReferences:https://iapsop.com/archive/materials/spr_proceedings/https://chestofbooks.com.stason.org/new-age/paranormal/Death-Survival/Appendix-Phantasms-Of-The-Dead-Part-28.htmlhttps://www.spr.ac.uk/node/6070https://thescolefiles.blogspot.com/p/the-society-for-psychical-research-spr.html