Best Textory Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep4: A Woman You Should Not Marry 29:27

11d ago29:27

29:27

Choosing a marriage partner is no easy feat, even less so when it’s the 1920s and divorces are still uncommon. Unsure gentlemen could have used guidebooks like the one we’re reading in this episode - “A Woman You Should Not Marry” by Reinhold Gerling. Warning: plenty of sexism in this one. ________________ If you enjoy the podcast and want to suppo…

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S2 Ep3: Supporting (18th Century) Women's Wrongs 30:53

25d ago30:53

30:53

If you thought the types of crimes women throughout history commited were minor thefts and disobeying their husbands, think again! Coin forgers, highwaywomen, murderers and all sorts of fascinating felons are subject of today’s episode, as we’re reading 18th century court records from Old Bailey. ________________ If you enjoy the podcast and want t…

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S2 Ep2: Travel Fifty-Two Miles Merely To See a Man 35:35

1M ago35:35

35:35

What fate awaited an unmarried, disgraced 15-year-old in the Regency era? Well, a life of success and climbing the social ladder if you were smart about it! Our text for this episode is the Memoirs of Harriette Wilson, a Georgian courtesan who published them out of spite, calling out her past lovers. Slay! ________________ If you enjoy the podcast …

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S2 Ep1: The Coming of The Fairies 33:32

2M ago33:32

33:32

How do fairies benefit the planet? How do they procreate? Do fairy horses exist? These are genuine questions none other than sir Arthur Conan Doyle asked himself in 1922. In this episode we’re reading his book “The Coming of the Fairies”, a serious essay on the possible existence of fairies. ____________ Hi guys! Welcome back to Textory season 2! I…

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S1 Ep21: And Tomorrow I Shall Again Wear Diamonds and Dance 1:08:16

5M ago1:08:16

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Two castles, a husband-prince, longest string of pearls in the world - what more could a girl wish for? In this episode we’re reading the diaries of Princess Daisy of Pless, revealing a life full of travels, flirtations, but also dullness and longing for something more.By Textory - The Podcast

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S1 Ep20: “Give Me a Kiss” - Chopin’s Gay (?) Letters 45:28

6M ago45:28

45:28

In this November episode – the month of Polish Independence Day - we’re dissecting Fryderyk Chopin’s private correspondence (rude!). Romantic era homo-erotic content, bxtching, flirting – all of that awaits.By Textory - The Podcast

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S1 Ep19: The Wicked, The Godly and Some of The Best 37:05

6M ago37:05

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Why are women more likely to be witches? And what are witches actually capable of? People asked themselves these questions daily in 1597, when King James’ “Daemonologie” was first published. In the text we’re analysing in this episode, the paranoid king discussed different kinds of witchcraft, the physics behind flying and getting through walls, an…

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S1 Ep18: Witches of Guernsey 39:44

7M ago39:44

39:44

Black powder, dogs walking on hind legs and flying women - what was going on in Guernsey in the 17th century? In this episode we’re reading confessions of three women accused of witchcraft on the island - and, sadly, convicted.By Textory - The Podcast

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S1 Ep17: Would Somebody Take Rita Hayworth Home? 38:04

7M ago38:04

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Who was classic Hollywood’s favourite starlet and who was generally disliked? Which star cut her own dress before the film shoot? Did Ginger Rogers have no interest in fashion? Was Rita Hayworth actually shy? In this episode we’re reading first-hand tea from the Golden Era of Hollywood as described by Orry-Kelly, one of the industry’s most prominen…

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S1 Ep16: Alone, I am Always Alone 28:07

8M ago28:07

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In this episode we dive into the written works of Marilyn Monroe. Hollywood’s most famous blonde was also an occasional poetress, and her intimate writings reveal a person who was both complex and self-aware.By Textory - The Podcast

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S1 Ep15: The Devil is Fashionable 46:16

8M ago46:16

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Is fashion the root of all evil? According to Philip Stubbes, a late 16th/early 17th century pamphleteer, it sure is! In today’s episode we’re reading his thoughts on fashion of the late 16th century that he described in “Anatomy of Abuses”.By Textory - The Podcast

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S1 Ep14: Matted Hair And Filthy Rags Full of Vermin 51:14

9M ago51:14

51:14

What would you do if you had to live in a windowless, rotting room 45 sq ft (4m2) big with your spouse and three sick children? In this episode we're exploring the 19th century gutters of Edinburgh's Old Town, as described by a badass Victorian traveler Isabella Bird.By Textory - The Podcast

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S1 Ep13: Are Americans Intelligent? 27:36

9M ago27:36

27:36

Are Americans intelligent? Back in 1895, this was the question a visiting Chinese diplomat asked himself attending a dinner party. Let's dive into this "Metropolitan Magazine" article and find out his thoughts on things such as the American storytelling, sense of humour and the American tipping culture!…

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S1 Ep12: We Must Go North 35:08

10M ago35:08

35:08

Looking for a way to battle the heat? Fridtjof Nansen's diaries from his North Pole expedition might help you cool down! In 1893, Nansen and his crew took off on a small ship that was supposed to withstand the main problem of polar explorers at the time - getting viciously crushed by the ice. Listen to find out whether they succeeded!…

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S1 Ep11: Fashion is Spinach 36:35

10M ago36:35

36:35

What was the fashion industry like in 1920s Paris? What did fashion "sketchers" do and why was it a morally grey job? Which fashion houses were allowed free samples from fabric manufacturers, and which designers went bankrupt? Find out in this episode from writings by a fashion designer's Elizabeth Hawes.…

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S1 Ep10: We Will Shoot Any Man 32:20

11M ago32:20

32:20

Early 20th century Kansas saw a peculiar case of a Native American woman illegally occupying a burial ground. And not just any woman – Lyda B. Conley was a lawyer and frankly, a total badass. In this episode we’re reading a 1910 article about her and her sister's legal (and physical!) battle that ended up at the Supreme Court. (sorry, no video this…

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S1 Ep9: Women vs The Two-Wheeled Machine 49:26

11M ago49:26

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When cycling first became popular, the very participation of women in the sport was a topic of a public debate. But what about the women that made the decision to participate? In this episode we're reading tips and trick for female cyclists straight from 1896.By Textory - The Podcast

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S1 Ep8: Dirty Thirties aka Banana In Your Fruit Basket 22:40

12M ago22:40

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In this episode we’re talking about 1930s song lyrics that have little to do with “cheek to cheek” and a lot to do with putting cheeks to other use. Warning! Strong language and heavy innuendos throughout this one. Very much NSFW.By Textory - The Podcast

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S1 Ep7: Plague? Put Some Eggs On It 22:45

1y ago22:45

22:45

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.By Textory - The Podcast

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S1 Ep6: The Seances Are Never Held in the Dark 41:15

1y ago41:15

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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!By Textory - The Podcast

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S1 Ep5: What Has Changed Him? 42:02

1y ago42:02

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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, F…

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S1 Ep4: Being a Woman These Days is Double-Painful 37:26

1y ago37:26

37:26

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. [AD] This episode is sponsored by Incogni! Get Incogni here: ⁠⁠https://incogni.com/textorythe original diary manuscript in Polish: https://polona.pl/item-view/323f4b4e-6a…

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S1 Ep3: Why Don't They Design This? 26:20

1y ago26:20

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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?By Textory - The Podcast

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S1 Ep2: Don't Answer, It’s Useless 32:36

1y ago32:36

32:36

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 attemptBy Textory - The Podcast

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S1 Ep1: Caps Snatched, Backs Whipped 30:09

1y ago30:09

30:09

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...By Textory - The Podcast

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S2 Ep4: A Woman You Should Not Marry 29:27

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S2 Ep3: Supporting (18th Century) Women's Wrongs 30:53

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S2 Ep2: Travel Fifty-Two Miles Merely To See a Man 35:35

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S2 Ep1: The Coming of The Fairies 33:32

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S1 Ep21: And Tomorrow I Shall Again Wear Diamonds and Dance 1:08:16

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S1 Ep20: “Give Me a Kiss” - Chopin’s Gay (?) Letters 45:28

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S1 Ep19: The Wicked, The Godly and Some of The Best 37:05

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S1 Ep18: Witches of Guernsey 39:44

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S1 Ep17: Would Somebody Take Rita Hayworth Home? 38:04

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S1 Ep16: Alone, I am Always Alone 28:07

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S1 Ep15: The Devil is Fashionable 46:16

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S1 Ep14: Matted Hair And Filthy Rags Full of Vermin 51:14

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S1 Ep13: Are Americans Intelligent? 27:36

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S1 Ep12: We Must Go North 35:08

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S1 Ep11: Fashion is Spinach 36:35

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S1 Ep10: We Will Shoot Any Man 32:20

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S1 Ep9: Women vs The Two-Wheeled Machine 49:26

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S1 Ep8: Dirty Thirties aka Banana In Your Fruit Basket 22:40

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S1 Ep7: Plague? Put Some Eggs On It 22:45

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S1 Ep6: The Seances Are Never Held in the Dark 41:15

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S1 Ep5: What Has Changed Him? 42:02

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S1 Ep4: Being a Woman These Days is Double-Painful 37:26

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S1 Ep3: Why Don't They Design This? 26:20

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S1 Ep2: Don't Answer, It’s Useless 32:36

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S1 Ep1: Caps Snatched, Backs Whipped 30:09

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