The History of Spiritualism in the Victorian Society

Spiritualism was a uniquely new world American concept that took root after the devastation of the Civil War. Queen Victoria, Mark Twain and Arthur Conan Doyle were among those who dabbled in spiritualism. When you're grieving, it's hard to imagine there aren't bigger metaphysical answers for what's happening around you. superstition helped a lot of people feel like they could have some sense of control.