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My Victorian Nightmare

My Victorian Nightmare

By: Genevieve Manion | Daylight Media
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Here you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era. For ad-free listening, witchy content, Victorian True Crime Extras and Dark Poetry, join The Fan Coven! If you consider yourself an enthusiast of creepy Victorian history, you probably already know about the age of spiritualism, the grisly murders, the grave robbers, twisted pseudo psychotherapy, and memento mori – But I try to dig a little deeper. This was a time full of lace corsetry, romantic poetry, and a deep reverence and affection for the dead. It was a culture of shared sorrow, ornament and elegance, prudishness and scandal, bone chilling children’s stories, and for whatever reason, I just feel at home there. There’s something strangely comforting about the heebie jeebies this era gives me. If you find yourself equally enchanted by things that most people would find horrifying, this podcast is probably for you. To listen ad-free, visit myvictoriannightmare.com and join my Patreon.Genevieve Manion World
Episodes
  • Ep. 98 - The History and Hauntings of The Lemp Family Mansion

    Ep. 98 - The History and Hauntings of The Lemp Family Mansion
    Jun 8 2026
    On this week’s episode, Genevieve will discuss the rise and steep fall of the Lemp dynasty; the heartbreak and mysteries that surrounded the family, and the alleged hauntings of the Victorian mansion they made their home. Thank you to today’s sponsors! Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code VICTORIAN at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today’s Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZOK_HiDrQz/?igsh=MXN1Z2hxcnYxZjUwcQ==- References: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mo-lempmansion/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemp_Mansion https://ghostcitytours.com/st-louis/haunted-st-louis/lemp-mansion-haunted/ https://www.stlmag.com/history/william-lemp-sr/ https://brookstonbeerbulletin.com/historic-beer-birthday-william-j-lemp-jr/ https://www.stlmag.com/history/more-mysteries-uncovered-in-the-lemp-family-history/ https://www.stlmag.com/history/profiles/unveiling-the-real-johann-adam-lemp/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Ep. 97 - Passion, Poison and Betrayal: The Death of Charles Bravo

    Ep. 97 - Passion, Poison and Betrayal: The Death of Charles Bravo
    Jun 1 2026
    On this week’s episode, Genevieve will discuss The death – or murder, of Charles Bravo. More than a century later, his death remains one of England’s most chilling unsolved mysteries; a case tangled in forbidden affairs, social ambition, horrifying abuse and whispers of revenge. Was it suicide, was it a mistake or cold blooded murder? Thank you to today’s sponsors! Go to LumiGummies.com and use code VICTORIAN for 30% off your first order. Visit Rula.com/VICTORIAN — mental healthcare that’s actually built to last. Subscribe to the Newsletter! Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! Today’s Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DY8PF6pDChU/?igsh=MXhrMXQ2dDVvNWR0NA== References: https://shadowsflyaway.blog/2017/01/18/horrible-murder-part-1-of-the-mysterious-and-unsolved-killing-of-charles-bravo/ https://london-overlooked.com/charles-bravo/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Bravo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Bravo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Manby_Gully The Balham Mystery - The Liverpool Weekly Mercury, Aug. 5th, 1876 The Death of Mr. Bravo. The Balham Mystery - Reynold’s Newspaper, Aug. 13th, 1876 The Bravo Mystery - Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser, Sat, Jul 29, 1876 The Bravo Case - Daily News, Fri, Jul 28, 1876 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Ep. 96 - Victorian Death Superstitions & Medical Miracles

    Ep. 96 - Victorian Death Superstitions & Medical Miracles
    May 25 2026
    On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss fascinating superstitions and beliefs that Victorians held about death and cemeteries, as well as some of the origins of those beliefs. And we will discuss how medical science in the 19th century wasn’t just horrific, it was groundbreaking, and not only developed cures, treatments and techniques that we still use today to save lives, but how medical science in the Victorian era led to astounding developments in forensic science that we still use to catch killers, and exonerate the innocent. Thank you to today’s sponsor, Alloy! Get your menopause treatment plan today. Visit myalloy.com and use code VICTORIAN for $20 off your first order! Subscribe to the Newsletter! https://myvictoriannightmare.myflodesk.com/myukzmys04 Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! https://www.patreon.com/cw/MyVictorianNightmare/membership Today’s Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYp5BMLD6SX/?igsh=NmQ5Mjh2cDR2NWhq References: https://friendsofoakgrovecemetery.org/victorian-funeral-customs-fears-and-superstitions https://nashvillehistoricalnewsletter.com/2022/01/16/funeral-customs-of-the-1800s https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstition_in_Great_Britain https://www.britannica.com/topic/Why-Do-People-Throw-Salt-Over-Their-Shoulder https://www.mortonsalt.com/article/salt-history https://people.howstuffworks.com/why-do-people-throw-salt-over-shoulders.htm https://www.forensicscolleges.com/blog/history-of-forensics https://boroughsofthedead.com/poisonous-prohibition-brooklyn-heights/ https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2010/sep/23/forensic-science-murder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Norris_(medical_examiner) A Dictionary of Superstitions by Iona Pie and Moira Tatum The Oxford Dictionary of English Folklore by Jacqueline Simpson and Steve Roud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
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Really interesting, quirky podcast. If you love history and particularly Victorian history you’ll adore this podcast. Spooky but not scary. Thoughtful and uplifting and honestly you’ll be addicted pretty quickly! I was. Would recommend. My only complaint? That would be there aren’t enough episodes as you will want more.

She has such a soothing voice. It covers the dark topics with honey!!

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I wanted to learn more about the victorian's but had never truly realised how gruesome they could be until I found my victorain nightmare I am so in love and it helps make my work day go by so quickly thank you so much Genevieve for bring such interesting stories for us to listen too.

So Gruesomely Interesting

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