The foremost theoretician of Theosophy, Madame Blavatsky was a philosopher and world traveler.
Category: Historic Personalities
The history of spiritualism is replete with colorful figures, from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to the mysterious Madam Blavatsky.
Guest Post: Strange Reports from Hydesville Before the Fox Sisters
Even before hosting America’s first séance, the Fox home was the site of other reported hauntings.
Celebrated Medium Margery Crandon Stumped the Experts
Witnesses to Mina Crandon’s séances reported rapping noises, mysterious music and even direct voice contact.
Guest Post: How Kardec Influenced Afro-Latin Spiritual Systems
Kardec, the 19th Century founder of “Spiritism,” changed the course of Latin American religious movements.
New Work by Playwright Katie Bender Focuses on Séances, Harry Houdini
The one-woman theatrical production delves into the life of the would-be debunker of spiritualist mediums.
Spreading the Word: Guest Post Guidelines for The Austin Séance
The Austin Séance pays for guest content pertaining to historical figures and other topics.