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  • Victorian Psychic Mediums Debunked by... a Victorian Psychic Medium

    October 1, 2026 · 27 min

    Levitating tables, ghostly plasma sightings, mysterious voices - every turn-of-the-century seance enjoyer was hoping for some unforgettable spirit manifestations. But one medium has had enough, and she ruthlessly spilled the tea on all the…

  • How To Study in 1917

    September 17, 2026 · 24 min

    Blind obedience, an open mind, critical thinking skills – what was expected of early 20th century students and what tips were considered useful to students? Find in today's episode, where we're reading a "How To Study" manual from…

  • "I Felt Awkward At Court" - 11th Century Japanese Diary

    September 3, 2026 · 26 min

    Today we're reading possibly the oldest text in - wait for it, it's a mouthful - Textory's history! The Sarashina Diary (AD 1009-1059) was written by a Japanese lady who spent much of her life at royal court.________Check out my Patreon!…

  • Manly Women, Womanly Men

    August 20, 2026 · 24 min

    Nothing scared 17th century folks more than witches, but women dressing in masculine styles was a close second. In today's texts - "Hic Mulier" and "Haec Vir" pamphlets from the 17th century, we're examining what exactly was considered so…

  • Random Dating and Pinning In The 1950s

    August 6, 2026 · 34 min

    What was random dating and how did it affect 1950s love lives? What was the pinning ritual all about and why was it perfect for predatory young men? All this and more in today's episode about the "Modern Courtship and Marriage" book from…

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  • Tips For Edwardian Female Students

    July 23, 2026 · 27 min

    How much studying is too much? What should a female student wear? What should her dorm look like? If you were a female student in the Edwardian era, you would have loved "Girl Student Days and After" from 1911 - our today's…

  • Gentle Parenting or Crying it Out? Raising Children in 1920s

    July 9, 2026 · 30 min

    Over a hundred years ago parents were also looking to parenting books for advice. What does this one, "The Best Method for Raising Children" from 1924, has to say about caring for newborns, corporal punishment or regulating your emotions?…

  • Monsters, Amber and Elks

    June 25, 2026 · 37 min

    Located at the edge of the Baltic sea, 17th century Gdańsk was a multicultural merchant city. Peter Mundy, a British traveller, lived there for around a decade, and left a fascinating memoir of his time in the town located in modern-day…

  • “Slept All Day”. A Victorian Teacher’s Diaries

    June 11, 2026 · 33 min

    What was a typical day like for a teacher in a small town in 1890s Illinois? Today we’re reading diaries of Emma Wormwood and reflecting on the lifestyle, duties and leisure a woman faced in a 19th century rural setting…

  • The 17th Century Relationship Advice Column

    May 28, 2026 · 29 min

    What if I told you first popular advice column was published in the 1690s? “The Athenian Mercury” followed a Q&A format, which dealt with issues from the fields of philosophy, physics, religion, and interpersonal relationships, which are…

  • How To Woo: Courting in The 1920s

    May 14, 2026 · 34 min

    Should a potential 1920s candidate for a wife be "untouched”? Not at all, let her use life! At least that was the opinion of Clement Wood, the author of today’s text - “The Art of Courtship” from 1926. Surprisingly bold for the era, Wood’s…

  • Strawberries, Mermaids and Revenge

    April 30, 2026 · 28 min

    Are women good at poetry? Can they even write it? These were probably serious questions people in the past were asking. In today’s episode we have an answer that is a loud and clear “YES”, as we read works of female English, Scotch and…

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About the show

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. Hosted by Karolina Żebrowska