Ten Days in a Mad-House: The Nellie Bly Investigation
In 1887, journalist Nellie Bly faked insanity to go undercover inside a New York asylum. What she witnessed—neglect, cruelty, and systemic abuse—became one of the most powerful exposés of the 19th century. This week, we dive into her daring investigation and the real conditions behind the walls of Blackwell’s Island.Source Materials:How Nellie Bly became a Victorian sensation and changed journalism forever | VoxThe woman who exposed 19th-century New York’s inhumane treatment of mental health patients | The Independent | The IndependentNellie Bly: The Journalist Who Pretended To Be Insane To Get Into A Mental AsylumRemembering Nellie Bly, Rabblerouser and Pioneer of Investigative JournalismTen Days in a Madhouse: The Woman Who Got Herself CommittedNellie Bly: The Journalist Who Traveled Around the World in 72 Days | TheCollectorNellie Bly - Story, Timeline & FactsBiography of Nellie Bly, Investigative JournalistTen Days in a Mad-House.Nellie Bly: Scourge of the Asylums and Globetrotter Extraordinaire - Historic Mysteries
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In 1887, journalist Nellie Bly faked insanity to go undercover inside a New York asylum. What she witnessed—neglect, cruelty, and systemic abuse—became one of the most powerful exposés of the 19th century. This week, we dive into her daring investigation and the real conditions behind the walls of Blackwell’s Island.Source Materials:How Nellie Bly became a Victorian sensation and changed journalism forever | VoxThe woman who exposed 19th-century New York’s inhumane treatment of mental health pat...