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S3 Ep17: "I Hear The Reaper Coming" - Real Ghost Stories From 1920s Oct 15, 2026

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We all know someone who knows someone who has some good stories... How about some from 1920s? These supposedly real encounters were described and sent in by the readers of "Ghost Stories" magazine.
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S3 Ep16: Victorian Psychic Mediums Debunked by... a Victorian Psychic Medium Oct 01, 2026

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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 tricks of the trade. Today we're reading "Mediums Unmasked" from 1892, where the authoress is debunking and exposing all of the "mysterious" happenings linked with psychic mediums like herself.
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S3 Ep15: How To Study in 1917 Sep 17, 2026

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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 1917.
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S3 Ep14: "I Felt Awkward At Court" - 11th Century Japanese Diary Sep 03, 2026

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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.
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S3 Ep13: Manly Women, Womanly Men Aug 20, 2026

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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 unforgivable that had to be put to print.
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S3 Ep12: Random Dating and Pinning In The 1950s Aug 06, 2026

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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 1957.

S3 Ep11: Tips For Edwardian Female Students Jul 23, 2026

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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 text!
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S3 Ep10: Gentle Parenting or Crying it Out? Raising Children in 1920s Jul 09, 2026

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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? You'll be surprised.

S3 Ep9: Monsters, Amber and Elks Jun 25, 2026

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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 northern Poland that we're reading in this episode.
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S3 Ep8: “Slept All Day”. A Victorian Teacher’s Diaries Jun 11, 2026

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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.
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