Leonora Piper: William James’s Medium Study
Explore the mysterious case of Leonora Piper, investigated by William James, Richard Hodgson, and Oliver Lodge for over 25 years. Discover the…
23 Jul 2026
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Richard Hodgson: SPR Secretary’s Conversion
Discover Richard Hodgson's intriguing journey as he exposed Madame Blavatsky but later became convinced by Leonora Piper. Explore his transformation from SPR…
23 Jul 2026
4 min
William James: Leonora Piper’s 18-Year Study
Explore how William James, a Harvard psychologist, investigated Leonora Piper's mediumship for 18 years, shaping early parapsychology. Discover the history and
23 Jul 2026
5 min
Richard Hodgson: SPR Debunker and Piper Champion
Explore Richard Hodgson's role as a skeptic within the SPR, debunking Blavatsky and championing Leonora Piper in the world of spiritualism. Discover…
22 Jul 2026
5 min
Leonora Piper: William James’ White Crow
Discover how Leonora Piper, known as William James' 'white crow,' and the Hodgson control challenged scientific norms in late Victorian-era paranormal communica
22 Jul 2026
5 min
Leonora Piper: The Medium Who Convinced the Scientists
Discover how Leonora Piper, a Victorian medium, is convincing scientists of psychic phenomena in real-time. Explore her haunting legacy and groundbreaking impac
22 Jul 2026
4 min
William James and the Investigation of Leonora Piper
Explore the mysterious world of spirit communication as modern psychology investigates Leonora Piper's claimed paranormal abilities in the late 19th century. Di
22 Jul 2026
5 min