Rebel Spirit Radio Spirits, Seers & Seances with Steele Douris
Jan 12, 2024
Author Steele Alexandra Douris discusses her book on Victorian spiritualism, highlighting its connection to social justice, the gothic heroine archetype, and Christmas ghost stories. The podcast also explores the influence of Victorian aesthetics on modern culture, the origins of spiritualism in Hidesville, and the Victorian era's impact on the gothic genre. Lastly, it delves into the gothic Victorian atmosphere of Highgate Cemetery and the tradition of telling ghost stories during Christmas.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Influence of Victorian Aesthetics on Modern Culture
01:50 • 9min
Origins of Spiritualism in Hidesville, New York
11:16 • 21min
Exploring the Victorian Era and the Gothic Genre
32:19 • 14min
Exploring the Gothic Victorian Atmosphere of Highgate Cemetery
46:10 • 2min
The Tradition of Christmas Ghost Stories
48:03 • 4min
Victorian Culture of Mourning and Grief
52:32 • 5min
Challenges of Technology and Urbanization
57:41 • 4min