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, ...
11 Apr 202441min
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 ...
28 Mar 202442min
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. [AD] This episode i...
14 Mar 202437min
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?
29 Feb 202426min
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 mentio...
14 Feb 202432min
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...
1 Feb 202430min
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Textory, where we will dissect historical texts in all shapes and forms - be it someone's whiny letters, spicy diaries, outdated news articles, crime records, recipes or song lyric...
16 Jan 202429s
