
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 Patreon!
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 118 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In this episode, Genevieve will bring us back to the murder scenes, the time-slips, the haunted lunatic asylums and hotels of past episodes, and share the back stories to their creations.
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In this episode, Genevieve will discuss the tragic history of the Kreischer family, the many deaths, mob murders and truly creepy hauntings of the Kreischer family mansion that still stands to this very day. She will also discuss the recent discovery... more
In this episode, Genevieve will dive back into the Illustrated Police News, The 19th century’s worst newspaper. She will discuss horrifying murder attempts with hot pokers, deadly champagne suppers, the science of decapitation, men falling dead at fu... more
In this episode, Genevieve will discuss the funeral industry of the 19th century and a few of her favorite death-centered professions that are no longer in high demand today, but were positively fascinating: funeral cookie bakers, corpse-watchers, mu... more
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I listen to a lot of podcasts but this is the best one ever! Genevieve does her homework and delivers with a calming, slightly mysterious and very comforting voice. I listen every morning on my walks and have listened to several of my favourite episodes several times over. Thank you, Genevieve. You have brought some joy back into my life.
I can’t get enough of this podcast. You’ve got the perfect voice for the subject matter and the stories in the episodes are always interesting. I’m so glad that I found My Victorian Nightmare!
I can tell you I’m not much of a podcast listener but I do love this one. So many times you’ve made me laugh and make my day brighter and spookier for all the people I relay these stories to. All thanks to my mom who listenes to your podcasts on the regular. aHaHaHaAa~
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Right along side Lorena McKennitt's sung version this Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem is recited so perfectly with the most fitting background music, Genevieve brought me to tears. The Highwaymen is another favorite! I would die! (Hehe)
I really enjoy this podcast so much! The news articles are so interesting and wild. I absolutely love My Victorian Nightmare!!
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A moody, narrative-driven exploration of Victorian-era mysteries, crimes, and eerie happenings. Episodes blend meticulous historical detail with atmospheric storytelling, frequently tying true events to cultural rituals, funerary customs, hauntings, and gothic lore. The host's calm cadence and scholarly yet accessible approach make macabre topics feel immersive rather than sensational. The show often weaves literary references and social context into compact, 30-minute deep-dives, with sponsorships and contemporary commentary threaded through. This mix appeals to history buffs, true-crime fans, and listeners who enjoy moody, meticulously researched storytelling from the Victorian period, especially those drawn to death, hauntings, and the e... more
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