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The Fox Sisters' Ghost Hoax that Birthed Spiritualism
30:56 - 34:49 (03:52)
Maggie and Katie Fox created a hoax by simulating ghost sounds in their family's farmhouse, and eventually claimed to have communicated with spirits. Their actions led to the birth of the spiritualism movement.
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The movement of spiritualism started with two young girls, Maggie and Katie Fox, who played pranks on their mother by creating eerie sounds in their home.
30:56 - 32:40 (01:43)
Summary
The movement of spiritualism started with two young girls, Maggie and Katie Fox, who played pranks on their mother by creating eerie sounds in their home. It would eventually lead to a spiritual revolution in America.
ChapterThe Fox Sisters' Ghost Hoax that Birthed Spiritualism
EpisodePart Two: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The fox sisters were talented performers in early Hollywood and would have been hugely successful if not for systemic discrimination against women.
32:40 - 33:08 (00:28)
Summary
The fox sisters were talented performers in early Hollywood and would have been hugely successful if not for systemic discrimination against women. One particular fox sister is held responsible for their ultimate downfall.
ChapterThe Fox Sisters' Ghost Hoax that Birthed Spiritualism
EpisodePart Two: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Fox Sisters are credited with launching the Spiritualist movement in the 19th century after they claimed to communicate with the ghost of a murdered peddler in their house in upstate New York.
33:08 - 34:49 (01:41)
Summary
The Fox Sisters are credited with launching the Spiritualist movement in the 19th century after they claimed to communicate with the ghost of a murdered peddler in their house in upstate New York.