Episode NotesClub? Professional networking opportunity? Secret society? In Gilded-Age Chicago, the Whitechapel Club was a little bit of all of these. Join Samantha and Aaron as they explore the origins, activities, and membership of this macabre circle of journalists. Along the way, enjoy a story from a belly dancer, phrenology, and a ritualistic funeral pyre on the shores of Lake Michigan.Introduction: Secret Societies- Club Life in the Gilded Age- Establishing the Whitechapel Club- Club Activities- Mid-way Break- The End of the Whitechapel Club- Who was a Member?- The Funeral Pyre- Professionalization, Phrenology, the Morbid, and the Occult- Visit our website and follow us on...InstagramFacebookTwitterYoutubeLike the show and want more? Subscribe to our Patreon!Great Lakes Lore is produced by Cheeso Media.