S09E30: Come, Hear What We Have to Say (The Scole Experiment), 1/2
Summary
Host Richard McLean Smith explores the history of spiritualism, from its 19th-century origins to the Skoll Experiment in 1990s England. The episode details how Robin and Sandra Foy, along with other mediums, conducted rigorous séances in a controlled cellar environment. They reported physical phenomena like moving objects, orbs, and voice communications from an entity named Manu, seeking tangible proof of the afterlife.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to Unexplained and Edinburgh Fringe
History of Spiritualism: Swedenborg and Mesmer
The Fox Sisters and Spiritualism's Peak
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The Skoll Experiment: First Contact and the Coin
The Foy's Methodology and Early Struggles
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Formation of the Skoll Group and Manu's Arrival
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