Ghost Stories of Toronto: Séances & The World Wars

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Adults (18+). Séances were all the rage a century ago. Having begun to fall out of fashion in the early 1900s, they experienced a resurgence after the deadly years of the First World War and the Spanish Flu as people held out hope they could still communicate with their lost loved ones. In the third lecture of this series by author Adam Bunch, we'll explore the history of séances during those turbulent times, from those who truly believed in their power, to the fraudsters who preyed on a grieving city, to the prime minister who took advice from the spirits of the dead. About this event's guest: Adam Bunch Read More: The Toronto Book of Love The Toronto Book of the Dead About this series: You can learn a lot about Toronto through its ghost stories. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, the tales we tell about spirits and spectres illuminate the true history of the city. They're often tied to dramatic stories of death and disaster, to fascinating historic sites, and to pivotal moments that helped shape our communities. In this series of talks by author Adam Bunch, we'll explore Toronto's past through tales of ghosts, séances and hauntings. Whether it's phantom horses from the War of 1812, the strange prime minister who believed in the occult, or the ghost who was arrested by the Toronto Police Morality Squad, these supernatural stories have a lot to teach us about the history of the place we call home. *** Important information for accessing this live virtual event: You must register for a free ticket via Eventbrite to gain access to this event. This event will be presented in a Zoom Webinar. Once registered, you will receive reminder emails from both Zoom and Eventbrite with links and instructions to access your unique Zoom Webinar link to watch this event. At the time of the event, you must be signed in to Zoom or Eventbrite with the same email address that you used to book your ticket in order to access your unique event link. Unique event lin