Introduction: The Rise of the Spiritualism Movement In the mid-19th century, a new religious and cultural phenomenon gripped America: Spiritualism, a movement centered on the belief that the living could communicate with the dead. At the forefront of this phenomenon were three young sisters, known as the Fox sisters—Margaretta, Leah, and Catherine. Living in a […]
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Learn about the Victorian era, a period of significant social, cultural, and economic change in the 19th century. Discover the notable figures and key changes of the era.