Conjuring Curiosities

Clara and Sabrina
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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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4D AGO

    BB #19: Spiritual Glow Ups

    This episode, Sabrina talks about something she's wanted to address for a long time…the parts of spiritual glow ups that nobody puts on their vision board. It turns out, feeling lost is a period of spiritual crisis that many practicing witches cross on their path. Feeling wrong may just mean that things are going very right. Relationships shift, your priorities change, and the world you once felt comfortable in can start to feel like it no longer fits.We also discuss spiritual ego, and the dangers of bypassing real emotional work in favour of "love and light" thinking. If you’ve been hitting a wall in your shadow work, this might just reframe the way you think about what it means to grow. See photos discussed in this episode on our instagram Follow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min

  2. FEB 9

    BB #18: Consensual Magic

    Why is a self-love spell different from a love spell aimed at someone else? When does manifestation cross into control? This week, we’re breaking down the difference between consensual and non-consensual magic, and what to consider when you are trying to find your personal balance of ethical spellwork. Sabrina explains what consent looks like in a magical context and why certain spells (especially those involving love, influence, or manipulation) are a hard no for her. However, she always leaves room to protect those that need it, in whatever way will work best. So set your circle, and state your boundaries. Magic works better that way! See photos discussed in this episode on our instagram Follow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min

  3. FEB 3

    Haunting in the Court

    If you want to skip the ghost in the Victorian hair brooch update at the beginning, the main episode topic starts at 21:17 What if the only witness to your murder…was you? This week, we’re discussing the Greenbrier Ghost, the 1897 case where a murdered woman allegedly returned from the grave to tell everyone that her “accidental death” was far from an accident. You know when Sabrina has to warn Clara that she might start channeling from the spirit realm, it’s going to be a spooky episode! So light a candle and prepare to come face to face with a ghost on a mission! See photos discussed in this episode on our instagram Follow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic! SOURCES: True West Virginia Ghost Stories (By Jonathan Moore) Greenbrier West Virginia ENews - Greenbrier Ghost, Zona Heaster Shue Appalachian History - The Greenbrier Ghost Tales of History and Imagination - The Greenbrier Ghost Wikipedia - Greenbrier Ghost Skeptoid - The Greenbrier Ghost Find A Grave - Erasmus Stribbling “Edward” Shue US Ghost Adventures - Did a Ghost Really Testify? the Truth Behind the Greenbrier Ghost Case American Hauntings Ink - TESTIMONY FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  4. JAN 27

    BB #17: Mirrors

    In modern day, mirrors are a means to do your makeup or check your outfit. But they have been feared, revered, covered, and cursed for centuries. So it’s no wonder that breaking one strikes momentary fear into the heart of many of us! This week, Sabrina takes Clara through the looking glass to explain the spiritual history of mirrors, from ancient divination practices and spirit portals to superstition, protection, and the dreaded seven years of bad luck. So light a candle. Clean the glass. And reflect on why breaking a mirror is in fact a good thing! See photos discussed in this episode on our instagram Follow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  5. JAN 19

    Mother of Monsters

    Trigger warning for discussions of infant death: 38:10 - 38:55 The monster, the myth, the legend: Frankenstein. You know him, you love him, and you love to tell people that ACTUALLY, Dr. Frankenstein was the  REAL monster, and the monster's name isn’t Frankenstein. But who do we have to thank for this cultural phenomenon? The ground breaking novel was the radical, brilliant creation of a teenage girl with a sharp mind and a very complicated life. This week, we’re talking about Mary Shelley, the writer who accidentally invented modern science fiction, horror, and the mad scientist archetype all at once. From The Year Without a Summer to grief, motherhood, and intellectual rebellion, we explore how Mary’s life shaped the monster we can’t stop retelling. There is so much to her, including the constant drama she was surrounded by, and the legacy some may say she far surpassed. This isn’t just the story of a book, it’s the story of how one woman’s imagination rewired pop culture forever. So grab a quill and stay away from sailboats, because this episode, we’re learning about the Mother of science fiction! CORRECTIONS: Regarding the Greek Mythology of Prometheus, he was the god that created humans, which is the parallel alluded to in Frankenstein. He did also bring fire to humans against the wishes of Zeus! Also, Nosferatu was never a book, it was originally created as a movie.  See photos discussed in this episode on our instagram Follow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic! SOURCES National Review - Mary Shelley among the Radicals Literary Hub - Did Mary Shelley actually lose her virginity to Percy on top of her mother's grave? Snopes - Did Mary Shelley Lose Her Virginity on Her Mother's Grave? History Extra - Mary Wollstonecraft: the firebrand feminist thinker with a rule-breaking life Wikipedia - Mary Shelley Wikipedia - Mary Wollstonecraft Wikipedia - William Godwin Wikipedia - Memoirs of the Author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman Wikipedia - Free love Jane Lark - This week my scandalous woman is Mary Shelley the author of Frankenstein Wikipedia - Percy Bysshe Shelley Wikipedia - Claire Clairmont  Wikipedia - Lord Byron Wikipedia - Ada Lovelace History Extra - Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: the birth of a gothic monster History Extra - "Mary never shook off the consequences of eloping with Shelley": Fiona Sampson on the life of Mary Shelley Amusing Planet - What is Galvanism, And How Did it Inspire Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein? Synapsis - Galvanism in 19th Century French Theater: Bringing Dead Words Back to Life  The Ex-Classics Website - GEORGE FOSTER Anna Mazzola - Did Mary Shelley Keep Percy’s Heart? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 29m

  6. JAN 13

    BB #16: Spirit Guides

    Ever feel like you’re being gently nudged in a direction you didn’t consciously choose? This episode, Sabrina breaks down the world of spirit guides: Who they are, what they do, and how to recognize their presence. For anyone who has been interested but hesitant, we break down how to tell the difference between guidance that feels steady, supportive, and positive, compared to trickster energy that thrives on confusion, fear, and chaos. This episode is an open invitation to explore the unseen support system that might already be with you! See photos discussed in this episode on our instagram Follow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  7. JAN 5

    Everlasting Epitaphs

    Angels, pointing hands, weeping willows, and urns. We’ve all seen them when walking through a cemetery, but what do they mean? This week, Clara takes Sabrina on a guided tour through the graveyard to decode the symbols carved into tombstones, and what they were meant to say about death, grief, and the afterlife. From religious iconography to Victorian symbolism and Secret Societies, Clara explains how headstones functioned as messages from the living to the dead (and to anyone who wandered by centuries later). It turns out that cemeteries are never as silent as they seem. Grab a flashlight and watch your footing, we’re wandering through the graves to see what the headstones have to tell us! See photos discussed in this episode on our instagram Follow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic! SOURCES Gravestone studies.org - Symbolism of Gravestones Wolfe Memorial - GRAVESTONE SYMBOLS and THEIR MEANINGS Catholic-cemeteries.org - Gravestone Symbols and Their Meanings ThoughtCo. - Photo Gallery of Cemetery Symbols and Icons Forest Home Cemetery Overview - Gravestone Symbols Flickr - Unusual Headstones or Grave Markers Burials and Beyond - The Grave of Clasped Hands: Love Conquering Death  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    BB #15: Liminal Spaces

    Doorways, crossroads, and hotel hallways at midnight. The places where nothing really happens…but somehow, everything feels like it could. This week, Sabrina gives us a spiritual perspective on liminal spaces, and encourages us to embrace the in-between. After all, transformations can’t happen without transitions. Leap into the unknown with us this week as we explore the power of liminal spaces! See photos discussed in this episode on our instagram Follow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
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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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Clara and Sabrina
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Clara Herbert
  • Show Website
    Conjuring Curiosities