Conjuring Curiosities

Clara and Sabrina

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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    The Demon of Whitechapel Part 3: The Finger of Suspicion

    This is our third and final chapter of Jack the Ripper, where we discuss the infamous letters and suspects that are commonly associated with this unsolved case. Did the murderer actually write one of the thousands of letters that were sent to the police during his reign of terror, or were all of them hoaxes? Was Jack a surgeon, a hairdresser, a butcher, or even part of the royal family? We’ll discuss all that and more final thoughts on this notorious event that kept Londoners on edge for years to come. See photos discussed in this episode on our instagram Follow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of topics! SORCES Casebook - Where was Bishopsgate police station? Google Maps - Bishopsgate to Mitre Square Whitechapel Jack - The Ripper Letters The Jack the Ripper Tour - Jack the Ripper Letters Casebook - Ripper Letters Wikipedia - Dear Boss letter Wikipedia - From Hell letter History Extra - 5 theories about Jack the Ripper's identity Jack the Ripper 1888 - OUR JACK THE RIPPER POLL RESULTS Wikipedia - Jack the Ripper Suspects Wikipedia - Thomas Neill Cream Jack the Ripper 1888 - AARON KOSMINSKI Wikipedia - Aaron Kosminski Science - Does a new genetic analysis finally reveal the identity of Jack the Ripper? Jack the Ripper 1888 - HAS DNA PROVED JACK THE RIPPER'S IDENTITY? National Library of Medicine - Mitochondrial DNA in forensic use Forensic Genetics Lab - Two Main Types Of Forensic DNA Tests Penn State - Penn State team to triple size of forensic database of mitochondrial DNA Wikipedia - Charles Allen Lechmere The Jack the Ripper Tour - Walter Sickert Wikipedia - Walter Sickert Casebook - Prince Albert Victor Casebook - Freemasonry and the Ripper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Demon of Whitechapel Part 2: Crowd Control

    We’re back with part 2 of the most notorious Victorian serial killer, Jack the Ripper! In this episode, we discuss the final 2 canonical victims, focusing on who they were before their murders. Clara explains the media frenzy that this case stirred up, as well as the general paranoia in London at the time. To deal with their lack of control over the situation, citizens were writing letters to the police with a lot of “helpful” advice…including the Queen herself! See photos discussed in this episode on our instagram Follow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of topics! SOURCES Rumbelow, Donald. The Complete Jack the Ripper. New York Graphic Society Ltd., 1975. Bad Women: The Ripper Retold (Season 1) Casebook - Catherine Eddowes Casebook - Thomas Conway Wikipedia - Catherine Eddowes Jack The Ripper Tour - Catherine Eddowes Jack The Ripper Tour - Squibby Chased By The Mob Wikipedia - Jack the Ripper Wikipedia - Mary Jane Kelly The Guardian - Jack the Ripper’s victims had to be whores. Anyone saying different risks a trolling AETV - A Surprising New Theory About Jack the Ripper's Victims All That’s Interesting - The Victims Of Jack The Ripper And Their Tragically Overlooked Stories Wikipedia - Chapbook Jack the Ripper 1888 - THE JACK THE RIPPER TIMELINE Casebook - By Accident or Design? A Critical Analysis of the Murder of Catherine Eddowes Jack the Ripper Tour - Queen Victoria As Sherlock Holmes Casebook - Letter from Queen Victoria in "Ultimate Jack the Ripper Sourcebook" Crimes Through Time - The Women of Whitechapel: Mary Jane Kelly 1888 Casebook - Inquest: Mary Jane Kelly Casebook - THE MAN WHO SHIELDED JACK THE RIPPER: George Hutchinson & his statement – An analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 giờ 26 phút
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    The Demon of Whitechapel Part 1: Murders Most Foul

    It’s our 50th episode! To celebrate, we're finally covering one of the most notorious macabre aspects of the Victorian Era, Jack the Ripper. Clara is trying her best not to slip too deep into the rabbit-hole that is possibly the most famous serial killer of all time, but she may have finally bit off more than she can chew. With an identity so mysterious that even Sherlock Holmes would be stumped, there is an entire community of people that dedicate their lives to deducing who could have committed these horrific crimes. But sometimes lost in the salacious details is the identity of the victims, and how they may be mischaracterized. Journey back with us to 1888 to hear their stories, but make sure you hold your nose and watch your step! See photos discussed in this episode on our instagram Follow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic! SOURCES Rumbelow, Donald. The Complete Jack the Ripper. New York Graphic Society Ltd., 1975. Bad Women: The Ripper Retold (Season 1) Jack the Ripper Tour - Putting the Ripper into Context BBC - How the stories of Jack the Ripper’s victims are finally being told Jack the Ripper 1888 - FREDERICK CHARRINGTON Wikipedia - Mary Ann Nichols Jack the Ripper - WILLIAM NICHOLS Jack the Ripper 1888 - ANNIE CHAPMAN - MURDERED 8TH SEPTEMBER 1888 Medium - Annie Chapman — Remembering the Victims of the Whitechapel Killer Wikipedia - Annie Chapman Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel - A Suspect In The Murder Of Annie Chapman Jack the Ripper 1888 - ELIZABETH STRIDE - MURDERED 30TH SEPTEMBER 1888 Wikipedia - Elizabeth Stride Crimes Through Time - The Women of Whitechapel: Elizabeth Stride 1888 Jack the Ripper Tour - East End Versus West End Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 giờ 30 phút

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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.