Textory - The Podcast

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April 25, 2024 S1 Ep7: Plague? Put Some Eggs On It
What did 17th century people do when they had a headache? Where did they learn how to cook? In this episode we're reading questionable recipes - whether it's recipes for food, beauty or homemade medicine.
23 min
April 11, 2024 S1 Ep6: The Seances Are Never Held in the Dark
The existence of a secret world of spirits, only accessible through skilled mediums, was early 20th century’s favorite conspiracy theory. Today we’re reading reports on a Polish medium, Miss Tomczyk, who developed skills of telekinesis in the early 1900s – or did she? Let's find out!
42 min
March 28, 2024 S1 Ep5: What Has Changed Him?
In this episode we're looking at horrible 1930s magazine ads directed towards women. Maybe the reason your husband is cold recently is because your teeth has lost it's shine, or your blond has washed out?
You can watch the video version here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KAXzvPAgC9TwgjIojvjtn?si=krHTu4gHTzeBSQ7iAJA6WQ
Sources:
The Smart Set, February 1930
The American Magazine, May 1936
43 min
March 14, 2024 S1 Ep4: Being a Woman These Days is Double-Painful
Boys, friends, parties - we know teenage life is no joke. How was it in 1840s Poland? In this episode let’s delve into the writings of Celina Dominikowska, a dramatic Polish teen.
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the original diary manuscript in Polish:
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38 min
February 29, 2024 S1 Ep3: Why Don't They Design This?
In the world of American 1950s inventions, even regular housewives felt like they were just a step away from a genius patent and great success. But were their ideas any good?
27 min
February 14, 2024 S1 Ep2: Don't Answer, It’s Useless
In this Valentine's Day episode, to keep ourselves grounded, we're reading letters that famous writers produced to end their tumultous relationships - both amicably and... not quite.
TW: brief mention of s*icide attempt

33 min
February 01, 2024 S1 Ep1: Caps Snatched, Backs Whipped
Welcome to Textory! In this episode we’re having a look at court records from 17th century London – particularly those involving not only petty theft, but the theft of the pettiest kind...
31 min
January 16, 2024 S1: Trailer
Hi guys! Welcome to Textory, where we will dissect historical texts in all shapes and forms - be it someone's whiny letters, spicy diaries, outdated news articles, crime records, recipes or song lyrics. If you like someone else's tea, especially when it's hundreds of years old, this podcast is for you!
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About Textory - The Podcast

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Who doesn’t like petty texts, celebrity gossip, dating advice, spicy song lyrics, or controversial opinions? Now imagine all that... but it’s historical. In this podcast we’ll be reading some juicy historical letters, diaries, articles and other piping hot tea. So get yourself something to drink and let’s jump into TEXTORY.