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Ep 197 â Spiritualism in Canada, Eh? Part 2 âThe SĂ©ances That Shaped a Nationâ
02/14/2025
Ep 197 â Spiritualism in Canada, Eh? Part 2 âThe SĂ©ances That Shaped a Nationâ
For decades, sĂ©ances, spirit communication, and ghostly encounters werenât just tabloid curiositiesâthey shaped Canadaâs history. In this final installment of our two-part series, we explore the profound impact of spiritualism on the countryâs literary icons, scientific minds, and political leaders. From , the creator of Sherlock Holmes, who risked his reputation to prove the existence of spirits, to , who quietly attended sĂ©ances while writing Anne of Green Gables and some of the countryâs most beloved books. We examine the eerie experiments of , whose unsettling photographs remain unexplained. And, perhaps most astonishing of all, âCanadaâs longest-serving Prime Ministerâwho sought comfort in messages from beyond, convinced that his lost loved ones were still guiding him. Was spiritualism a fleeting fad, or did it shape Canadaâs past in ways weâve never fully acknowledged? đ§ Listen now to uncover the ghostly secrets of Canadaâs past. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 196 â For tickets and info:
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