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Ghost stories appear in the folklore of countries all over the world. But ghosts as we think of them today in America and the UK where the majority of Steampunk stories occur have their roots in Spiritualism. Some people treated Spiritualism like a religion and others viewed it more as a science. Either way, it’s based on the belief that spirits are hanging around waiting to have conversations with the living. And they do so by knocking on tables, moving around objects, and occasionally even taking medium’s clothes off. They speak through people who claim a supernatural ability or through the use of hypnotized volunteers. And very rarely say “wooooOOOOoooo!” Many notable historical figures, such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Queen Vicky herself, […]
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