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S3 Ep15: How To Study in 1917

2026-09-1725:59

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.____________Check out my Patreon! https://patreon.com/textory

S3 Ep14: "I Felt Awkward At Court" - 11th Century Japanese Diary

2026-09-0327:39

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! https://patreon.com/textory

S3 Ep13: Manly Women, Womanly Men

2026-08-2024:31

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. _________________ Check out my Patreon! https://patreon.com/textory

S3 Ep12: Random Dating and Pinning In The 1950s

2026-08-0636:58

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

2026-07-2327:05

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!_________________ Check out my Patreon! https://patreon.com/textory

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