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The Second Wave of Spiritualism
45:29 - 50:08 (04:38)
The second wave of spiritualism was a time of innovation and invention, but its history is written mostly by men even though women were the spiritual leaders. Although presented as a religion backed by science, it is also a way for women to become the spiritual leader in America.
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Women in 19th century America found social mobility and the ability to control their own lives by becoming spiritual leaders, particularly through spiritualism, despite its controversial nature.
45:29 - 46:50 (01:21)
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Women in 19th century America found social mobility and the ability to control their own lives by becoming spiritual leaders, particularly through spiritualism, despite its controversial nature. This is exemplified by the story of Maggie and her sisters who even performed in front of prominent figures like James Fenimore Cooper in 1850 New York.
ChapterThe Second Wave of Spiritualism
EpisodePart Two: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The history of spiritualism is often written and understood through the lens of men, despite the majority of mediums being women.
46:50 - 48:59 (02:08)
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The history of spiritualism is often written and understood through the lens of men, despite the majority of mediums being women. Additionally, the presentation of spiritualism as a science backed by men overshadows the fact that it is often practiced alongside established religions.
ChapterThe Second Wave of Spiritualism
EpisodePart Two: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In the 19th century, America experienced a rise in Spiritualism, which was believed to be driven by the innovations in science and technology.
48:59 - 50:08 (01:09)
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In the 19th century, America experienced a rise in Spiritualism, which was believed to be driven by the innovations in science and technology. This episode explores the reasons behind the surge of Spiritualism and the rise of Helena Blavatsky.