The Fox Sisters: The Girls Who "Saw" Dead People

<p>Mediums, Clairvoyants, Psychics. You can't turn on TV these days without seeing a reality show where some self-proclaimed "Communicator" is conversing with dead people. Where did this all come from? Well..it all began with two young sisters from the 1840s named Kate and Maggie Fox. The craziest part?  It all started with a prank. </p> <p> </p> <p>Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:</p> <p><strong>Honey</strong></p> <p>Get Honey for FREE at <a href="Joinhoney.com/scoundrel">Joinhoney.com/scoundrel</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Wondrium</strong></p> <p>Wondrium is offering our listeners a FREE MONTH of unlimited access. To get this offer you need to visit our special URL: <a href="Wondrium.com/scoundrel">Wondrium.com/scoundrel</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The Jordan Harbinger Show</strong></p> <p>Check out<a href="jordanharbinger.com/start"> jordanharbinger.com/start </a>for some episode recommendations, OR search for The Jordan Harbinger Show.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Talk Space</strong></p> <p>To match with a licensed therapist today, go to<a href="Talkspace.com"> Talkspace.com</a>. Make sure to use the code SCOUNDREL​ to ​get $100 off of your first month​ and show your support for the show.</p> <p> </p> <p> Listen to Scoundrel ad-free, with bonus content, at <a href="https://kastmedia.com/kastplus">KastMedia.com/KastPlus</a></p> <p>Listen to Scoundrel ad-free, with bonus content at <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/119c0264-c0fc-4f89-9fbb-c39010d8d14b/scoundrel-history's-forgotten-villains">Amazon Music</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>