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My Victorian Nightmare
30 episodes
Ep. 108 - Haunted Underground Stations & Unusual Death Omens
Aug 17, 2026 · 42 min
In this episode, Genevieve will discuss verifiable accounts of tragedies that many believe explain the hauntings of 2 London Underground stations: Bank and Farringdon. She will also discuss a few unusual omens that Victorians believed predicted certain doom. Thank you to today’s sponsor! Try the original estrogen-powered M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit myalloy.com and use code VICTORIAN for $20 off your first order! Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free liste…
Ep. 107 - The TRAGIC Paris Charity Bazaar Fire of 1897
Aug 10, 2026 · 45 min
In this episode, Genevieve will discuss the Paris Charity Bazaar fire of 1897: how an event devoted to gaiety, high society socializing and generosity became one of the deadliest fire tragedies in French history. Thank you to today’s sponsors! Try the original estrogen-powered M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit myalloy.com and use code VICTORIAN for $20 off your first order! AquaOmega: One of the highest-dose omega-3 supplements per serving, no fish burps, and for every bottle sold, removes 1 lb. of…
Ep. 106 - The Lincoln Assassination & Its HORRIFIC Aftermath
Aug 3, 2026 · 51 min
In this episode, Genevieve will discuss the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the shocking, little-known disasters and tragedies that began to unfold even before the smoke had cleared: the psychological unraveling of Mary Todd Lincoln, The Ford Theater collapse of 1893, the unthinkable murder/attempted suicide of the Rathbones and the numerous hauntings of the Ford Theater that still linger to this very day. Thank you to today’s sponsors! AquaOmega: One of the highest-dose omega-3 s…
Ep. 105 - The NOTORIOUS Case of Dr. Crippen
Jul 27, 2026 · 44 min
In this episode, Genevieve will discuss the murder case of Dr. Hawley Crippen: one of the most sensational murder cases in English history. We’ll discuss The glitz and glamour, the torrid affairs, the astounding escape attempt by sea, and the modern scientific discoveries that have raised serious concerns that maybe, they got the wrong guy. Thank you to today’s sponsor! Spoiler: you can feel amazing in menopause. Visit myalloy.com and use code VICTORIAN for $20 off your first order! Subscribe to…
Ep. 104 - Haunted Theaters and Their Tragic Histories
Jul 19, 2026 · 44 min
In this episode, Genevieve will discuss two Victorian theater tragedies, the lives and deaths of illusionist Sigmund Neuberger, otherwise known as the Great Lafayette, and actor William Terriss, as well as their alleged hauntings of the theaters where they met their tragic ends; The Adelphi Theater in London, and the Festival Theater in Edinburgh. Thank you to today’s sponsor! Try the original estrogen-powered M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit myalloy.com and use code VICTORIAN for $20 off your firs…
Ep. 103 - MASSACRE on the Mary Russell
Jul 13, 2026 · 41 min
In this episode, Genevieve will discuss one the 19th century’s most shocking maritime murder cases, the massacre on the Mary Russell in 1828: a story of the slow unraveling of a captain’s sanity, bloodshed, and survival against all odds on the open seas. Thank you to today’s sponsor! Spoiler: you can feel amazing in menopause. Visit myalloy.com and use code VICTORIAN for $20 off your first order! Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today’s Inst…
Ep. 102 - Metallic Immortality: Cast Iron Coffins & Electroplating The Dead
Jul 6, 2026 · 42 min
In this episode, Genevieve will discuss the cast iron Fisk coffins of the mid-19th century, and the shockingly bizarre and disturbing proposals to electroplate dead bodies so that they may become golden, silver, brass or bronze statues that you could keep in your home forever. Thank you to today’s sponsor! Try the original estrogen-powered M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit myalloy.com and use code VICTORIAN for $20 off your first order! Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free tria…
Ep. 101 - The DARK History Behind the 19th Century’s Most Haunting Paintings
Jun 29, 2026 · 46 min
In this episode, Genevieve will discuss the dark histories and meanings behind three 19th century masterpieces: Edvard Munch’s electrifying “The Scream,” Théodore Géricault’s devastating “Raft of the Medusa,” and John William Waterhouse’s haunting Pre-Raphaelite work, “The Lady of Shalott.” Thank you to today’s sponsor! Get your menopause treatment plan today. Visit myalloy.com and use code VICTORIAN for $20 off your first order! #AgeGracefully Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patre…
Ep. 100 - The HAUNTED History of Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery
Jun 22, 2026 · 42 min
In this, our 100th EPISODE, Genevieve will discuss the paranormal and downright bizarre events that have taken place in Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery in Chicago. We will also travel back to some of our favorite horrifying events, and we might run into some friends along the way! Thank you to today’s sponsor! Go to LumiGummies.com and use code VICTORIAN for 30% off your first order. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today’s Instagram post: https:/…
Ep. 99 - The HORRIFYING Confession of a Haunted Killer: Thomas Bedworth
Jun 15, 2026 · 40 min
On this week’s episode, Genevieve will discuss one of the most unsettling true crime stories in English history: The (seriously) true story of Thomas Bedworth, a man who claimed to be compelled to confess to murder by the ghost of his victim, Elizabeth Beesmore. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today’s Instagram Post References: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/63018/63018-h/63018-h.htm https://hauntedpalaceblog.com/2020/01/11/jealousy-bigamy…
Ep. 98 - The History and Hauntings of The Lemp Family Mansion
Jun 8, 2026 · 40 min
On this week’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the rise and steep fall of the Lemp dynasty; the heartbreak and mysteries that surrounded the family, and the alleged hauntings of the Victorian mansion they made their home. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today’s Instagram Post References: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mo-lempmansion/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemp_Mansion https://ghostcitytours.com/st-louis/haunted-st-louis/lemp-mansi…
Ep. 97 - Passion, Poison and Betrayal: The Death of Charles Bravo
Jun 1, 2026 · 40 min
On this week’s episode, Genevieve will discuss The death – or murder, of Charles Bravo. More than a century later, his death remains one of England’s most chilling unsolved mysteries; a case tangled in forbidden affairs, social ambition, horrifying abuse and whispers of revenge. Was it suicide, was it a mistake or cold blooded murder? Thank you to today’s sponsors! Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today’s Instagram Post References: https://s…
Ep. 96 - Victorian Death Superstitions & Medical Miracles
May 25, 2026 · 41 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss fascinating superstitions and beliefs that Victorians held about death and cemeteries, as well as some of the origins of those beliefs. And we will discuss how medical science in the 19th century wasn’t just horrific, it was groundbreaking, and not only developed cures, treatments and techniques that we still use today to save lives, but how medical science in the Victorian era led to astounding developments in forensic science that we still use to catc…
Ep. 95 - Dark Floriography & The Demonic Sallie House
May 18, 2026 · 44 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the elegant and insulting language of flowers, Victorian Floriography and the demonically haunted Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today's Instagram Post References: A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans, written and compiled by William E. Connelley, Chicago : Lewis, 1918 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_v_Dudley_and_Stephens https://usghostadventures.com/americas…
Hidden History - Special Preview!
May 18, 2026 · 10 min
Check out Hidden History! In this preview, Dr. Harini Bhat discusses the Dancing plague of 1518. The city of Strasbourg was overtaken by one of the strangest epidemics in recorded history. It wasn't the plague, it wasn't a war, it was dancing. Dr. Harini Bhat is a clinical pharmacist and storyteller obsessed with the moments in history that still can't be fully explained. Every week she investigates real events that defy easy explanation. Mass hysterias. Vanished civilizations. Medical oddities.…
Ep. 94 - Deadly Ghosts, Body Snatching & Bizarre Victorian Fads
May 11, 2026 · 39 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the case of the Hammersmith Ghost, The Hope Street Body Snatching Scandal of 1826, as well as little-known, strange, disturbing and silly Victorian fads. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today's Instagram Post References: https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2015/10/the-case-of-a-ghost-haunted-england-for-over-two-hundred-years/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammersmith_Ghost_murder_case https://www.icysedgwic…
Ep. 93 - The Wraiths of St. Mark’s Eve & Cursed Victorian Objects
May 4, 2026 · 39 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the terrifying Victorian St. Mark’s Eve practice of waiting for wraiths (the ghosts of future dead people) to reveal themselves and walk through church doors at midnight. She will also discuss haunted and cursed objects like the Delhi Purple Sapphire, The Conjured Chest and the lost Franklin Exhibition-inspired painting, “Man Proposes, God Disposes.” Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today's Instagra…
Ep. 92 - The DARK History of Griffith Park & The Queen’s 8 Assassins
Apr 27, 2026 · 40 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the numerous failed assassination attempts made on Queen Victoria’s life, and the simply horrifying history of Griffith Park in Los Angeles California Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today' Instagram Post References: https://www.ebiketoursla.com/blog/zovbltqpf6w9m8nsgs9vbjmyz9kfgm https://laghosttour.com/the-old-zoo-at-griffith-park/ https://patch.com/california/northhollywood/griffith-park-haunted…
Victorian True Crime Extras Sneak Peek!
Apr 27, 2026 · 17 min
This is a sneak peek of the Victorian True Crime Extras episodes that Patreon subscribers receive each week! To receive My Victorian Nightmare ad-free, and receive Victorian True Crime Extras, visit Patreon to find out how! In this episode, we will have a tale of ghostly revelations, prophetic dreams, jailbird snitches, dogs digging up bones and a twist you won’t see coming. This is the murder case of Russell Colvin in 1812. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep. 91 - The CURSE of Cleopatra’s Needle and Greyfriars Haunted Kirkyard
Apr 20, 2026 · 42 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the dark history of Cleopatra’s Needle and the most haunted cemetery in Edinburgh, Greyfriars Kirkyard. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today's Instagram Post References: https://hauntedpalaceblog.com/2022/06/07/the-curse-of-cleopatras-needle/ https://greyfriarskirk.com/community/history-heritage/ https://eatdrinktravel.com/most-haunted-graveyard/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyfriars_Kirkyard h…
Ep. 90 - Cheeseman Park HAUNTINGS & The Plaistow Horror
Apr 13, 2026 · 41 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the terribly haunted Cheesman Park in Denver, Colorado, and the unthinkable murder of Emily Harrison Coombes, otherwise known as The Plaistow Horror. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today's Instagram Post References: https://denverterrors.com/cheesman-park/ https://visitdenver.com/blog/post/haunted-cheesman-park/ https://www.legendsofamerica.com/co-cheesemanpark/ https://www.denverpost.com/2010/11/…
Ep. 89 - Fluffy Black Vampire Ducks
Apr 6, 2026 · 44 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will take us back to creepy field trips of yore: the murder scenes, spooky cemeteries and cult compounds of episodes past, and give a little more dimension to each episode where we took these trips. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening!
Murder, She Told - Special Preview
Apr 6, 2026 · 8 min
Listen to Murder, She Told: an award-winning true-crime podcast created by victim’s advocate, Kristen Seavey, that covers lesser-known true crime cases. This is a preview of the episode about Peggy Mortimer on Murder, She Told originally published February 10, 2026. On the eve of Thanksgiving in 1937, 46-year-old Peggy Mortimer, was just steps from her front door when she was attacked and killed by an unknown assailant. The murder shocked the industrial town of Mexico, Missouri. Peggy was well k…
Ep. 88 - Old Salem Prison Ghosts & The MURDEROUS Wakemanite Cult
Mar 30, 2026 · 40 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss ghost sightings in the Old Salem Jail, The 1856 Wakemanite cult killing of Justus Mathews and their connection to the “maniac murderer” Charles Stanton. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today's Instagram Post References: https://www.demandinggenealogist.com/uploads/7/3/3/0/7330460/news05-04.pdf https://www.murderbygaslight.com/2020/05/the-wakemanite-murder.html https://www.murderbygaslight.com/2013/…
Ep. 87 - Trunk Murders and New England Vampires
Mar 23, 2026 · 38 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the “alleged” New England vampire, Nellie Vaughn as well as the murders of Albert N. McVicar and Elsie Sigel, two victims mysteriously found in trunks. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today's Instagram Post References: https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/emma-ledoux-housewife-prostitute-bigamist-murderess/ https://www.209magazine.com/departments/in-the-know/the-lady-and-the-trunk/ https:/…
Ep. 85 - HORRIFIC Niagara Falls History & The Avenues of Death
Mar 9, 2026 · 39 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss “temporary insanity” in the Victorian era, men demanding to be executed, the horrifying history of Niagara Falls, shocking murders, women falling out of windows, New York’s westside cowboys on the avenues of death and much, much more. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today's Instagram Post References: “A Wife Murderer Wants to be Hung Right Off” - The Illustrated Police News, Mar. 2nd, 1872. “Compel…
Ep. 84 - The HORRIFIC Thames Torso Murders
Mar 2, 2026 · 40 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the horrific, Jack-The-Ripper-adjacent serial killer murder cases, the Thames Torso Murders. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today's Instagram Post References: “THE WHITECHAPEL TRAGEDY”- East London Advertiser, Saturday, 21 September 1889. “THE LONDON TRAGEDIES” - The Daily Telegraph, MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1888. “The Whitehall Mystery” - Hull Evening News, Sat, Oct 13, 1888. “The Thames Mystery” - The…
Fan Coven Sneak Peak! Lunar Eclipse Shadow Work & Meditation
Mar 2, 2026 · 20 min
Here's a little sneak peak of the content that is offered in the Fan Coven! Click here for more info! In this episode, we discuss how to work with the raw, vulnerable and painful feelings that eclipse season reveals, we'll discuss why and how to do shadow work: allowing our darkest parts to have their say, and we'll have a gentle, heart opening meditation to make shadow work easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep. 83 - A Criminal LUNATIC Murderer and Master Painter of Fairies
Feb 23, 2026 · 41 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the “criminal lunatic murderer” and master painter of fairies, Richard Dadd, the ballsiest, fraudulent mediums of all: the Davenport brothers, men attacked with swords, the tough lives of newsboys, and blood-thirsty female whisky-slingers, all this and much much more. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today's Instagram Post References: http://nineduane.queenitsy.com/ https://livingwithschizophreniauk…
Ep. 82 - Madame Vesta la Viesta’s Galactic Love Affairs & The Meek’s Family Murders
Feb 16, 2026 · 38 min
On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss Madame Vesta la Viesta, the galactic mystic and clairvoyant, suicidal ghosts, mediums in spirit cabinets, and the horrifying Meeks family murder of 1894. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today's Instagram Post References: “The Haunted House” - The Jeffersonian, Dec. 3rd, 1859. “THE APPEARANCE OF SPIRITS AT PUBLIC MEETINGS” - The Spiritualist, Feb. 15th, 1870. https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2014/0…
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