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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Tarot Unveiled

Tarot Unveiled

Get ready to feel some serious goosebumps, because today, Sabrina shows us why she calls herself a modern day witch! This episode is filled with clairvoyance, and not just because the topic is tarot. ...

18 Apr 202453min

Triskaidekaphobi-what!?

Triskaidekaphobi-what!?

In our thirteenth episode, we cover the topical thirteen of course! Get your good luck charms ready, because in this episode, we're diving headfirst into the murky waters of superstition. Plenty of ca...

12 Apr 202444min

Let Them Eat Celery

Let Them Eat Celery

This may be the only time we can say that our topic is more deadly for one of us than for the Victorians…because we’re crunching into the bizarre world of Victorian celery mania. Yes, you heard that r...

4 Apr 202439min

Terror, Doom, and an Icy Tomb

Terror, Doom, and an Icy Tomb

Grab your parkas and your tainted canned meat, this episode Clara and Sabrina are voyaging into the Arctic abyss! We’re hopping aboard Sir John Franklin’s doomed expedition through the Northwest Passa...

28 Mar 202455min

Spice and Disease on the High Seas

Spice and Disease on the High Seas

Get your sea legs ready, we’re sailing through a convoluted mess of trade routes and accidental discoveries! In this episode, Clara tells Sabrina about the Europeans' ravenous thirst for spices they m...

21 Mar 202436min

Overly Flirtatious Fans

Overly Flirtatious Fans

In this episode, we’re decoding the hidden messages that the Victorians sent one another - with practically any accessory that was accessible! Clara and Sabrina delve into the secret signals hidden in...

14 Mar 202444min

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 Mar 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 Feb 202436min

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