Science and Spiritualism: Why were ghost stories so popular in the 1800s?
Science and Spiritualism: Why were ghost stories so popular in the 1800s?  
Podcast: Ridiculous History
Published On: Tue Nov 05 2019
Description: Nowadays western historians tend to regard the scientific progress of the 19th century as a linear, indelible line from one breakthrough to the next. Yet these astonishing innovations in science occurred in step with a resurrection of paranormal belief. Why were ghost stories so prolific in this age? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.