Ep 196 - Spiritualism in Canada, Eh? Part 1 "Ghosts, God & The Great Divide"
Haunted Talks31 Tammi 2025

Ep 196 - Spiritualism in Canada, Eh? Part 1 "Ghosts, God & The Great Divide"

In the early 20th century, Canada was swept up in a wave of Spiritualism, where séances promised answers, and the line between faith, fraud, and fear blurred. In this two-part series, we explore how Spiritualism became more than a curiosity—it divided families, enchanted elites, and outraged religious leaders. From fiery sermons and public scandals to exclusive séances held in the lavish parlours of the wealthy and powerful, discover how this controversial movement captured the nation's imagination and sparked a cultural clash over life, death, and the unknown.

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like:

Episode 170 – Strange Reports of Vampires, Dwarves & Witches in Wilno, Ontario
Episode 163 – Canada's Ghost Towns
Episode 134 – Canadian Poltergeists – Part 1

Host: Jim Dean
Audio Editor: Michelle Dennis
Episode Researched & Written: Brittney Bos

Jaksot(226)

Ep 159 - A Surprisingly Spooky Story About a Haunted Quilt

Ep 159 - A Surprisingly Spooky Story About a Haunted Quilt

Of the many haunted object stories we have covered, this might be the most unexpectedly unsettling. In a small Wisconsin town in 1955, the Monroe family stumbled upon an old, forgotten box in their ne...

16 Kesä 202322min

Ep 158 - Curse of the Hope Diamond

Ep 158 - Curse of the Hope Diamond

The Hope Diamond, a mesmerizing blue diamond that weighs a staggering 45 carats, has a strange history that stretches back centuries. But beyond its stunning beauty lies a tale of intrigue, tragedy, a...

2 Kesä 202336min

Ep 157 - A Darkness Absolute with Caitlin Marceau

Ep 157 - A Darkness Absolute with Caitlin Marceau

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Krawczyk, the passionate owner of Little Ghosts Books, a spine-chilling bookstore nestled in the heart of Toronto. We delved into the intrigu...

26 Touko 202352min

Ep 156 - Can Ghosts Leave Bruises? A Haunted Talks Listener Special Report

Ep 156 - Can Ghosts Leave Bruises? A Haunted Talks Listener Special Report

An intriguing question from a listener takes us on a wild ride, culminating in the revelation of never-before-heard ghost stories about a US landmark. Haiden Nelson, a collection technician at The Dur...

19 Touko 202339min

Ep 155 - A Presence: The Third Man with John Geiger

Ep 155 - A Presence: The Third Man with John Geiger

In his book "The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible," John Geiger explores the mysterious and fascinating phenomenon of individuals experiencing the sensation of a "third man" or presence duri...

12 Touko 202348min

Ep 154 - Fake Mediums: Putting the "Con" in Conjuring

Ep 154 - Fake Mediums: Putting the "Con" in Conjuring

There are many people who have claimed to be able to contact the dead. Some identify as mediums or seers or psychics, saying they have a special ability to connect to the other side. For the purposes ...

5 Touko 202334min

Ep 153 - Little Ghosts Bookstore & Cafe

Ep 153 - Little Ghosts Bookstore & Cafe

Last year around this time, a new horror-themed bookstore opened in Toronto. Little Ghosts Bookstore and Café, with its fittingly eerie name, quickly became a favourite destination for bookworms, horr...

21 Huhti 202337min

Ep 152 - Premonitions of the Titanic Disaster

Ep 152 - Premonitions of the Titanic Disaster

The sinking of Titanic continues to captivate our imaginations, but could there have been premonitions of the disaster? In this episode, retired professor Terry Keefe, author of "Premonitions of the T...

14 Huhti 202338min

Suosittua kategoriassa Historia

olipa-kerran-otsikko
gogin-ja-janin-maailmanhistoria
mayday-fi
huijarit
mystista
rss-ikiuni
tsunami
konginkangas
totuus-vai-salaliitto
rouva-diktaattori
rss-i-dont-like-mondays-2
historiaa-suomeksi
rss-kirkon-ihmeellisimmat-tarinat
rss-subjektiivinen-todistaja
rss-sattuu-sita-suomessakin
sotaa-ja-historiaa-podi
historian-nurkkapoyta
apinan-vuosi
rss-peter-peter
maailmanpuu