# Nellie Bly
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Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman (born Elizabeth Jane Cochran; May 5, 1864 – January 27, 1922), better known by her pen name nellie bly, was an American journalist who was widely known for her record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days in emulation of Jules Verne's fictional character Phileas Fogg, and for an exposé in which she worked undercover to report on a mental institution from within. She ushered in the era of stunt girl reporting and helped advance a new kind of immersion journalism.
== Early life ==
Elizabeth Jane Cochran was born May 5, 1864, in Cochran's Mills, now part of Burrell Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Death By Badminton, I Don’t Like Mondays, Nellie Bly & Children For Sale
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How Elizabeth Packard’s Imprisonment Exposed America’s Dark History of Asylums, Women’s Rights, and Legal Power Abuse
In this gripping episode of Podcast, explore the shocking true story of Elizabeth Packard, a woman in 1860 who was institutionalized for disagreeing with her husband’s religious beliefs. Delve into the disturbing details of how 19th-century mental health laws allowed men to commit their wives witho…
The Dark History of 19th Century Asylums: How Single Forms Erased Lives and Memories
Explore the hidden history behind America's 19th-century insane asylums and the orphan trains in this gripping episode. The conversation focused on the mass institutionalization between 1845 and 1910, when approximately 300 psychiatric hospitals were built across the United States. One concept disc…
Six Months In Mexico-Nellie Bly
"Six Months In Mexico" by Nellie Bly invites listeners into the vibrant and often challenging world of Mexico as seen through the eyes of an intrepid journalist. Bly's firsthand account captures the essence of her journey, exploring the cultural, social, and political landscapes of the time. This e…
Ten Days in a Madhouse - Nellie Bly
"Ten Days in a Madhouse" by Nellie Bly is a groundbreaking account of her daring investigation into the treatment of patients at the Blackwell’s Island Insane Asylum in 1887. As one of the first female newspaper writers, Bly's commitment to uncovering the truth led her to experience firsthand the h…
Ten Days in a Madhouse - Nellie Bly
"Ten Days in a Madhouse" by Nellie Bly is a groundbreaking account of one woman's daring investigation into the horrors of the Blackwell’s Island Insane Asylum in 1887. As one of the first female newspaper writers, Bly courageously had herself committed to expose the grim realities faced by those l…
Women in Comics: Iconic Characters and Influential Creators 1923-Today with Susan E. Kirtley and Nhora Lucía Serrano (Black Dog & Leventhal, 2026)
Susan E. Kirtley and Nhora Lucía Serrano's Women in Comics (Black Dog & Leventhal, 2026) is a richly illustrated, essential guide to the importance of women in the comics space from across time and around the globe.
Comics in the form of editorial cartoons, comic strips, digital comics, comic books…
Six Months In Mexico-Nellie Bly
"Six Months In Mexico" by Nellie Bly takes listeners on an immersive journey through the vibrant landscapes and rich culture of Mexico as experienced by the pioneering journalist. Bly's keen observations and spirited narrative capture the essence of a country teeming with life, providing a unique p…
Nellie Bly Around the World
In 1889, 25-year-old journalist Nellie Bly boarded a steamship in New York carrying one small bag, one dress, and a remarkable assignment:
Travel around the world faster than Phileas Fogg.
Inspired by Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days, Bly raced across oceans and continents by steamsh…
Spooky Snob: Nellie Bly | Ten Days Undercover in an Insane Asylum
In 1887, a 23-year-old reporter got herself committed to a women’s insane asylum with one assignment: find out what was happening inside. Getting in was disturbingly easy. Getting out would take more than telling the truth.
This week on Spooky Snob, we’re talking about Nellie Bly and the ten days s…
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