Conjuring Curiosities

A historical seamstress tells her witchy friend about the most macabre aspects of the Victorian era. A new topic focusing on the 1800s every week, as well as a collective tarot reading and spiritual advice!


Dive into the past with Conjuring Curiosities, a conversational yet educational podcast where a historical seamstress takes her witchy friend on weekly adventures through the shadows of Victorian history. Settle in as these best friends discuss tales of intrigue, uncovering the weirdest and most macabre aspects of the 1800s.

Join our dynamic duo as they chat about everything from eerie mourning customs to the secrets of Victorian seances!

From mummy medicine to arsenic-laced fashion, Conjuring Curiosities offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, all through the lens of friendship. So, grab your favourite cozy blanket and join us for a leisurely stroll down memory lane as we unravel the mysteries of Victorian life, one stitch at a time. Tune in for an enchanting journey through history with your new favourite best friends!

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Mischievous Mongeese

Mischievous Mongeese

Get your hands and feet ready everyone, this week Clara introduces Sabrina to her favourite weasel, Gef the talking Mongoose! In the early 20th century, the Isle of Man became the unlikely setting for...

7 Maalis 202453min

Misunderstood Unmentionables

Misunderstood Unmentionables

In this episode, Clara tells Sabrina about Victorian undergarments. From crinolines to drawers, and chemises to petticoats, we'll undress the secrets of each undergarment and its role in shaping the s...

29 Helmi 202436min

Controversial Corsets - Part 2

Controversial Corsets - Part 2

In part 2 covering corset controversy, we dive deeper into the history of corsets. Clara tells Sabrina about their role in maternity wear, children's corsets, and the evolving dynamics of gender and f...

22 Helmi 202449min

Controversial Corsets - Part 1

Controversial Corsets - Part 1

This episode, Clara can no longer contain her corset knowledge! She tells Sabrina about the intricate history of corsets, and debunks the myths surrounding these iconic garments. Contrary to popular b...

15 Helmi 202442min

Spiritualism: A Fox-y Beginning

Spiritualism: A Fox-y Beginning

This episode, Clara takes Sabrina on an exploration of the origins of Spiritualism and the remarkable story of the Fox sisters. Join us as we uncover the intriguing events that sparked a movement and ...

8 Helmi 20241h 12min

Dyeing For Green

Dyeing For Green

Clara tells Sabrina about the vibrant green hue that took Victorian society by storm, adorning everything from wallpapers to dresses. But behind the allure of this captivating colour was a chilling ta...

1 Helmi 20241h 2min

Mummies as Medicine and Merriment

Mummies as Medicine and Merriment

Clara takes Sabrina into the bizarre world of Victorian mummy unwrapping parties, and unearth the strange ways in which mummies were used in the 1800's. We discuss how ground-up mummies found their wa...

1 Helmi 202453min

Death Becomes Hair

Death Becomes Hair

In the very first episode of Conjuring Curiosities, Clara tells Sabrina that in the Victorian era, death was not only a part of life but a spectacle intertwined with intricate rituals and symbolic ges...

31 Tammi 20241h 1min

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