Why have women been so closely connected to the supernatural throughout history?

From Victorian mediums and spiritualists to ghost hunters, psychics and the mysterious idea of women's intuition, this week on It's A Small World! we're exploring the fascinating relationship between women and the paranormal.

Following last week's discussion about witch trials, we're turning the tables. For centuries, women were feared and punished for supposedly possessing supernatural powers. Yet others went on to become celebrated mediums, investigators and influential figures in the world of spiritualism.

We explore the Fox sisters and the rise of Victorian spiritualism, famous female paranormal investigators, and why so many traditional ghost stories centre around women.

And what about that famous women's intuition? Is it a genuine sixth sense, an ability to recognise things subconsciously, or simply a series of remarkable coincidences?

We also ask whether grief makes us more open to paranormal experiences, why people sometimes sense the presence of loved ones who've died, and whether it's possible to be a sceptic while still hoping there's something more.

Are some people genuinely able to communicate with the dead? Or does the real mystery lie in the extraordinary workings of the human mind?

Whether you're a believer, a sceptic or somewhere in between, join Tanya and Mich for another curious conversation about the unexplained.

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