Unimaginable wealth. Unchecked corruption. America is known for industrial tycoons hoarding control, manipulating the economy, and wielding more power than politicians. But this isn't new. It started in The Gilded Age. From Dictators, a Spotify Original from Parcast.

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We’ve reached the end of our series, but if we’ve learned anything so far, it’s that the end is just the beginning... So for our final episode, let’s explore how Spiritualism looks now, in the 21st century. And why it’s still a springboard for communing over grief, death... and whatever comes next. From Mediums, a Spotify Original from Parcast!

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She was a gifted psychic during WWII, performing seances for soldiers and their families... and spilling top secret intelligence. Officials became so concerned with silencing her, they invoked a 200-year-old law against witchcraft to have her locked up. From Mediums, a Spotify Original from Parcast!

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Today we’re bringing you straight into the heart of a 19th-century seance. So please, dim the lights and take a seat — there’s a spirit here who would like to make your acquaintance. From Mediums, a Spotify Original from Parcast! 

Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults!

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Male mediums were relatively rare in Spiritualism — but they did exist, and a few even became world-famous. With decidedly different reputations than their female counterparts, men like the dashing D.D. Hume and the Davenport brothers helped bring the movement to the cutting edge… while pulling off remarkable cons. From Mediums, a Spotify Original from Parcast!

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The biggest showdown of the Spiritualism movement pitted an amateur medium against the greatest magician alive. Margery Crandon was on the verge of winning a cash prize for proving her powers when Harry Houdini became obsessed with debunking her — and it may have cost him his life. From Mediums, a Spotify Original from Parcast! 

Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults!

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The rapid growth of Spiritualism meant mediums needed to find new ways to communicate with the dead, and captivate the living. Their innovations spanned from the ingenious to the bizarre, and ultimately proved them capable of impressing even the most skeptical of critics. From Mediums, a Spotify Original from Parcast! 

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Madame Blavatsky: Ingenious Imposter

She's the most famous woman you've never heard of. By the mid-19th century, Madame Blavatsky had toured the world, communed with the dead, and created plenty of juicy scandals. In fact, she was a household name, famous for decoding the mysteries of the dead. From Mediums, a Spotify Original from Parcast! 

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She might not be the most famous medium to ever live, but at the height of the Spiritualist movement, she was the only one they couldn't debunk. After thirty years of successful predictions, Leonora Piper proved that she was either the real deal... or the best con artist who ever lived. From Mediums, a Spotify Original from Parcast! 

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Parcast’s newest show takes you into the minds of history’s greatest detectives during the biggest cases of their careers. Every week, follow in their footsteps as they hunt down suspects and solve “perfect” crimes. Scotland Yard Confidential is produced in partnership with Noiser. Start listening here, then follow Scotland Yard Confidential for new episodes every Thursday! 

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