Best Edith Nesbit Podcasts (2024)

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Christmas Special: with Mike Muncer - 'The Treasure of Abbot Thomas' (1974) and 'The Ash Tree' (1975) 1:55:04

4M ago1:55:04

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In Series 4, Episode 11 - our Christmas Special - join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mike Muncer in this episode (recorded live on Zoom on 7 December 2023) as we discuss two class Ghost Story for Christmas films, 'The Treasure of Abbot Thomas' (1974) and 'The Ash Tree' (1975) Mike Muncer is the host and creator of The Evolution of Horror, a w…

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A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens - part 5 of 5 abridged - The End Of It 9:13

4M ago9:13

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It is a book that surely needs no introduction. A story many know, but relatively few may have read. Here, in an abridged form, read for The Healing Voice, by Colin WD McLean. -oOo- Colin WD McLean - voice actor, presenter, public speaker and skills trainer. For more please see: Vocal Flair: http://www.vocalflair.co.uk Colin's Voice actor site X: h…

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Ten Christmas Ghost Stories 26:44

4M ago26:44

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In Series 4, Episode 10 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, as I count down ten of my favourite Ghost Stories for Christmas! What are your favourites? Tell me on Twitter and Facebook.By Adam Robinson

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A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens - part 4 of 5 abridged - The Third Spirit 17:52

5M ago17:52

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It is a book that surely needs no introduction. A story many know, but relatively few may have read. Here, in an abridged form, read for The Healing Voice, by Colin WD McLean. -oOo- Colin WD McLean - voice actor, presenter, public speaker and skills trainer. For more please see: Vocal Flair: http://www.vocalflair.co.uk Colin's Voice actor site X: h…

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A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens - part 3 of 5 abridged - The Second Spirit 24:44

5M ago24:44

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It is a book that surely needs no introduction. A story many know, but relatively few may have read. Here, in an abridged form, read for The Healing Voice, by Colin WD McLean. -oOo- Colin WD McLean - voice actor, presenter, public speaker and skills trainer. For more please see: Vocal Flair: http://www.vocalflair.co.uk Colin's Voice actor site X: h…

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A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens - part 2 of 5 abridged - The First Spirit 19:30

5M ago19:30

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It is a book that surely needs no introduction. A story many know, but relatively few may have read. Here, in an abridged form, read for The Healing Voice, by Colin WD McLean. -oOo- Colin WD McLean - voice actor, presenter, public speaker and skills trainer. For more please see: Vocal Flair: http://www.vocalflair.co.uk Colin's Voice actor site X: h…

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'The Upper Berth' by F. Marion Crawford: with Nathan Ballingrud 1:24:59

4M ago1:24:59

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In Series 4, Episode 9 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Nathan Ballingrud as we discuss 'The Upper Berth' by F. Marion Crawford Nathan Ballingrud is the author of The Strange, Wounds: Six Stories from the Border of Hell, and North American Lake Monsters, which won the Shirley Jackson Award. A novella, Crypt of the Moon Spider, will appear i…

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A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens - part 1 of 5 abridged - Marley's Ghost 25:00

5M ago25:00

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It is a book that surely needs no introduction. A story many know, but relatively few may have read. Here, in an abridged form, read for The Healing Voice, by Colin WD McLean. -oOo- Colin WD McLean - voice actor, presenter, public speaker and skills trainer. For more please see: Vocal Flair: http://www.vocalflair.co.uk Colin's Voice actor site X: h…

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'Martin's Close' by M.R. James: with Naomi Ryan 1:50:00

5M ago1:50:00

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In Series 4, Episode 8 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Naomi Ryan as we discuss 'Martin's Close' by M.R. James Naomi Ryan is a barrister. After completing the BCL at St Catherine’s College, Oxford, she taught criminal law to undergraduates at St Hilda’s College Oxford and University College London before embarking on her career as a crimin…

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'Berenice' by Edgar Allan Poe: with Leon Craig 1:28:12

5M ago1:28:12

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In Series 4, Episode 7 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Leon Craig as we discuss 'Berenice' by Edgar Allan Poe Leon Craig is a writer and editor from London, now based in Berlin. Her gothic short story collection Parallel Hells was published by Sceptre Books and she is currently working on her first novel. Leon’s fiction has also appeared i…

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LIVE SPECIAL: The Woman in Black (1989 adaptation) with Prof. Catherine Spooner & Andrew Michael Hurley 51:56

5M ago51:56

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Welcome to this special bonus LIVE episode of The Ghost Story Book Club! Join me (Adam Z. Robinson), Gothic expert and award-winning writer Professor Catherine Spooner and novellist Andrew Michael Hurley for this post-screening discussion of The Woman in Black (1989 TV film adaptation) which was recorded LIVE at The Dukes, Lancaster, on Saturday 28…

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'The Giant Wistaria' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: with Dr. Emily Vincent 1:44:21

5M ago1:44:21

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In Series 4, Episode 5 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Dr. Emily Vincent as we discuss 'The Giant Wistaria' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Dr Emily Vincent is a Deputy Associate Director of Research and an Honorary Fellow at the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies International, based at Durham University. Emily holds a PhD in English Lite…

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'The Striding Place' by Gertrude Atherton: with Caroline Bird 1:09:11

6M ago1:09:11

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In Series 4, Episode 4 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Caroline Bird as we discuss 'The Striding Place' by Gertrude Atherton. Caroline Bird is a poet and playwright. Her most recent collection, The Air Year, won the Forward Prize for Poetry and was shortlisted for the Costa Poetry Prize and the Polari Prize. Her previous collections includ…

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'The Hated House' by Celia Fremlin: with Kirsty Logan 1:23:44

6M ago1:23:44

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In Series 4, Episode 3 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Kirsty Logan as we discuss 'The Hated House' by Celia Fremlin. Kirsty Logan’s latest novel is Now She is Witch (Harvill Secker, 2023), a queer medieval witch revenge quest. Her memoir The Unfamiliar (Virago, 2023), a memoir of queer pregnancy and parenthood is out now. She is also the …

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'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' by M.R. James: with Will Maclean 1:56:00

6M ago1:56:00

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In Series 4, Episode 2 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Will Maclean as we discuss 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' by M.R. James. Will Maclean is a writer and the author of the novel The Apparition Phase. He’s written for television professionally since 2006, during which time he’s worked as a scriptwriter for people as varied a…

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'Man-Size in Marble' by E. Nesbit: with Rachel Fairburn 1:14:37

7M ago1:14:37

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Welcome to The Ghost Story Book Club Series 4! In Series 4, Episode 1 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Rachel Fairburn as we discuss 'Man-Size in Marble' by E. Nesbit. Rachel Fairburn is a comedian. Along with Kiri Pritchard McLean, she co-created and co-hosts All Killa No Filla, a smash-hit podcast with a huge international following. Rach…

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TVVS is going on hiatus until December 8:59

7M ago8:59

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Just a (not so) quick and (mostly unscripted) explanation of why the show is going on hiatus until December, which ends with my reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem, “Spirits of the Dead.”*****ReferencesPoe, Edgar Allan. “Spirits of the Dead.” https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48632/spirits-of-the-deadWikipedia. “Poems by Edgar Allan Poe.” https:…

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Sherlock Holmes (Short Story) - The Important Exam Paper - by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 19:25

7M ago19:25

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A short story, featuring the evergreen detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his assistant Dr Watson (the voice of the narrator). Read for The Healing Voice by Colin WD McLean -oOo- Support the showBy Colin WD McLean

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2 Sides of Sir William Crookes, Part 2: The Spiritualist 32:22

7M ago32:22

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In the second episode of my 2-part examination of the life and career of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), I explore events that inspired his interest in spiritualism, his unique methods of combining his studies in this area with his scientific background, and his work with some well-known 19th-century mediums, as well as the reception his work with…

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News... Live Events This Autumn 8:42

7M ago8:42

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Join me at live events that are happening up and down England this October and November... Visit our LinkTree here for info and to book: https://linktr.ee/tbodal HAUNTED dates and details: Fri 6 October LION’S DEN, MANCHESTER, 8pm https://grimmfest2023.eventive.org/passes/buy **Use the code HAUNTED23 for a discount!** Fri 20 October OLD TOWN HALL, …

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2 Sides of Sir William Crookes, Part 1: The Scientist 23:04

8M ago23:04

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I first learned about British physicist and chemist Sir William Crookes (1832-1919) several months ago, while working on my episode on X-rays. Recently, while reading Violet Tweedale’s Ghosts I Have Seen and Other Psychic Experiences, I learned that Sir William had an interest in spiritual and paranormal matters in addition to the sciences. In this…

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Five Children And It, by Edith Nesbit - Chapter 08 - Bigger Than The Baker's Boy 33:14

8M ago33:14

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Originally published in 1902 this charming story, full of imagination and humour, is very much of its time but still holds huge, universal appeal. Who amongst us has never dreamed of a wish coming true? But ... is it such a bad thing that we can't just make wishes come true? Edith (E.) Nesbit cautions us, but mostly delights and entertains us. Read…

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Lifting the Lid of the Fisk Patent Air-Tight Metallic Burial Case 23:11

8M ago23:11

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If you spend any time learning about Victorian Era funeral and burial etiquette, chances are you’ll come across an illustration of a Fisk Patent Air-Tight Metallic Burial Case…and once you do, you’ll never forget it. I discuss the circumstances that inspired the creation of this unique coffin and some of its benefits, as well as how it’s often view…

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One More Tomorrow - Poem, by Edgar Guest 1:28

9M ago1:28

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Read for The Healing Voice by Colin WD McLean Support the showBy Colin WD McLean

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Be The Best Of Whatever You Are - Poem, by Douglas Malloch 1:02

9M ago1:02

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Read for The Healing Voice by Colin WD McLean Support the showBy Colin WD McLean

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Polonius to Laertes, Hamlet Act 1 Sc 3 - William Shakespeare 1:41

9M ago1:41

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As Laertes prepares to leave the court at Elsinore to travel to France, his father, polonius, offers him some timely and timeless advice. It is a rare moment of poignant tenderness in this famous tragedy. Read for The Healing Voice by Colin WD Mclean Support the showBy Colin WD McLean

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Figure Skating, Victorian-Style: A Conversation with Ryan Stevens 39:12

9M ago39:12

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In this Season 3 premiere, I bring you my recent conversation with Ryan Stevens, in which we talked briefly about the history of figure skating, as well as its increased popularity in the 19th Century and Victorian Era “Skate King,” Jackson Haines.About Ryan Stevens:I am a former figure skater and judge from Halifax, Nova Scotia. I have been writin…

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Mrs. Beeton and Victorian-Era Household Management, Part 2 32:19

9M ago32:19

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In the second episode of my 2-part miniseries on Isabella Mary Mayson Beeton (a.k.a. “Mrs. Beeton”), I delve deeper into her voluminous Book of Household Management.Catch episode 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cBEAgXffA4uv8doOxpm6l?si=doVWQOEYT5qbHki5lua8zg*****ReferencesBeeton, Isabella. The Book of Household Management (1861 edition). …

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Introducing Mrs. Beeton and Victorian-Era Household Management, Part 1 25:30

9M ago25:30

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If you’re a fan of vintage food and cooking (like I am), you’ve probably heard the name “Mrs. Beeton,” and may even have seen an edition of her voluminous Book of Household Management. But who was Mrs. Beeton, and what are some reasons her book has stood the test of time?*****ReferencesBeeton, Isabella. The Book of Household Management. https://arc…

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“X” Marks the Spot: Exposing the Late Victorian Fascination with X-Rays 24:38

10M ago24:38

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I (& my dog) recently had X-rays, & it hit me that X-rays were a pretty big (albeit short-lived) fad toward the end of the Victorian Era. I discuss the history of the X-ray, & explore why X-rays were initially so popular & why that popularity eventually faded.*****ReferencesClick Americana. “How X-rays were discovered – Victorian medical tech we st…

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Death Is Nothing At All - Poem, by Henry Scott Holland 2:04

10M ago2:04

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Read for The Healing Voice by Colin WD McLean Support the showBy Colin WD McLean

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A Journey Into the Life and Works of Edith Nesbit 24:29

10M ago24:29

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I briefly explore the life of writer Edith Nesbit, a.k.a. “E. Nesbit” (1858-1924), and read excerpts from some of her works.*****ReferencesBanerjee, Jacqueline. “E. Nesbit, Rudyard Kipling and The Strand Magazine.” https://victorianweb.org/authors/nesbit/kipling.htmlBritannica. “Fabian Society.” https://www.britannica.com/topic/Fabian-SocietyFabian…

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To Laugh, or Not to Laugh? A Brief Overview of Victorian-Era Humor 24:33

11M ago24:33

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What with popular attribution of the phrase “We are not amused” to Queen Victoria and the widespread belief that Victorians were obsessed with etiquette and death, it’s easy to get the impression that many people during this period lacked a sense of humor. However, I will explain why I’ve found the opposite to be the case, and provide examples of V…

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If Books Could Kill (um, actually, they can…): Robert C. Kedzie and Shadows from the Walls of Death 27:35

11M ago27:35

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In this episode, I discuss Robert Clark Kedzie (1823-1902), a Michigan doctor, chemist, and professor, and explain why his 1874 book, Shadows from the Walls of Death, can be considered one of the deadliest books ever written.*****ReferencesBien, Laura. “In the Archives: Poison Pages.” https://annarborchronicle.com/2012/05/03/in-the-archives-poison-…

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In the Victorian-Era Kitchen, with Charles Elmé Francatelli! 26:16

12M ago26:16

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I discuss what I was able to find about the life of Charles Elmé Francatelli (1805-1876), one of the Victorian Era’s “celebrity chefs,” who spent part of his career cooking for The Queen and Prince Albert, and look at 2 of his cookbooks, The Modern Cook and A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes.*****ReferencesCook’s Guide, The. “Charles Elmé…

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Sonnet 116 - by William Shakespeare 0:44

1y ago0:44

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A famous but often misquoted Sonnet. Shakespeare on the very nature of love. Read for The Healing Voice by Colin WD McLean colin@vocalflair.co.uk Support the showBy Colin WD McLean

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Getting “Physical” with the Victorians (Part 2): What Was “Muscular Christianity”? 31:24

1y ago31:24

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You can’t talk about physical culture during the Victorian Era without discussing “Muscular Christianity.” I describe how this movement developed in the mid-19th century, ways in which it was practiced within and outside the UK, and how it intersected with phenomena that are still with us today, such as nationalism, imperialism, and eugenics.*****R…

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Getting “Physical” with the Victorians: 19th Century Physical Fitness, Part 1 25:20

1y ago25:20

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In this episode, I explore the stages in which fitness culture evolved in the 19th Century, as well as the rise of strongman athletes and fitness “gurus,” some popular fitness equipment of the period, and early gymnasiums.*****ReferencesBarford, Vanessa, and Lucy Townsend. “Eugen Sandow: The man with the perfect body.” https://www.bbc.com/news/maga…

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Knocking on the Door of the Victorian “Haunted” House 26:12

1y ago26:12

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When you think of “haunted” houses, there’s a good chance that structures built during the Victorian Era come to mind. I look at some characteristics of “Victorian” houses, and explore how and when their association with ghosts came about.*****ReferencesAyers, Vivienne. “Georgian house style – what it is and how to get the look.” https://www.homesa…

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Getting Our Hands Dirty with Pteridomania (Victorian-Era “Fern Fever”) 26:47

1y ago26:47

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The fern has been associated with myth and mystery for centuries, but the Victorians took their appreciation for this plant species to new levels. I discuss some events and circumstances that led to pteridomania (“fern fever”), as well as ways in which the magical fern was incorporated into the everyday lives of millions of Victorians.*****Referenc…

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An Exploration of Victorian-Era “Fainting Culture” 29:17

1y ago29:17

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Fainting women were a pretty common trope in 19th century literature. I discuss some reasons why Victorian-Era women were likely to faint, but also explore how much of what we know about “fainting culture” might have been myth, and how much was likely reality.*****ReferencesAgnew, Molly Elizabeth. “The Truth About Corsets: Busting the Myths.” https…

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“Don’t Be Mine!” Victorian Valentines With a Splash of Vinegar 25:49

1y ago25:49

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Although Valentine’s Day existed prior to the 19th century, the Victorians helped to make this day what we know and love (or hate) today. I briefly discuss the history of the day, then talk about the many “vinegar valentines” Victorians looking to insult rather than flirt could choose from.****ReferencesAndersen, Charlotte Hilton. “What Is Valentin…

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Five Children And It, by Edith Nesbit - Chapter 07 - A Siege And Bed 19:48

1y ago19:48

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Originally published in 1902 this charming story, full of imagination and humour, is very much of its time but still holds huge, universal appeal. Who amongst us has never dreamed of a wish coming true? But ... is it such a bad thing that we can't just make wishes come true? Edith (E.) Nesbit cautions us, but mostly delights and entertains us. Read…

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A Taste of Victorian-Era Fairy Tales from “Rays of Sunshine” (Minisode) 14:42

1+ y ago14:42

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I read 2 fairy tales from the 1893 children’s book, Rays of Sunshine: “A Frog He Would a Wooing Go” and “Death and Burial of Cock Robin.”*****References“A Frog He Would A Wooing Go.” Rays of Sunshine. New York: M'Loughlin Bros., 1893. https://archive.org/details/raysofsunshine00unse/page/n7/mode/2up“Death and Burial of Cock Robin.” Rays of Sunshine…

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More Than a “Toy”: The Zoetrope (Minisode) 15:13

1+ y ago15:13

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In this minisode, I discuss the history of the zoetrope & explain why, even though it was generally marketed as a “toy,” I believe it was much more than that.*****ReferencesCoterill, Chris. “Early Pioneer: William George Horner.” https://animationgeek.blogspot.com/2011/01/early-pioneer-william-george-horner.htmlObject Lessons. “Zoetrope, Victorian,…

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'The Lady's Maid's Bell' by Edith Wharton: with Rhianna Dhillon 1:12:47

1+ y ago1:12:47

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In Series 3, Episode 12 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Rhianna Dhillon as we discuss 'The Lady's Maid's Bell' by Edith Wharton. Rhianna Dhillon has been a film critic for 12 years, beginning her career at BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra as their in-house film critic. Now a film and TV critic on BBC 6Music’s Breakfast Show with Lauren Laverne, Rhian…

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“Here We Come A-Wassailing”: A Look at Some Lesser-Known Victorian Christmas Traditions 25:48

1+ y ago25:48

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The Victorians are credited with giving us many of the Christmas traditions we know and love today, but in this episode, I look at some with which the majority of us may be less familiar, including the Christmas Pickle, “festive science,” dangerous parlour games, and the infamous wassail bowl.*****BBC. “History of Christmas.” https://www.bbc.co.uk/…

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Christmas Special: with Mike Muncer - 'The Stalls of Barchester' (1971) and 'Lost Hearts' (1973) 1:37:17

1+ y ago1:37:17

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In Series 3, Episode 11 - our Christmas Special - join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mike Muncer in this episode (recorded live on Zoom on 2 December 2022) as we discuss two class Ghost Story for Christmas films, 'The Stalls of Barchester' (1971) and 'Lost Hearts' (1973) Mike Muncer is the host and creator of The Evolution of Horror, a weekly…

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'The Room in the Tower' by E. F. Benson: with James Swanton 1:52:05

1+ y ago1:52:05

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In Series 3, Episode 10 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, James Swanton as we discuss 'The Room in the Tower' by E. F. Benson James Swanton is an award-winning actor and writer, increasingly recognised for his attempts to frighten people. He has so far been responsible for Sikes & Nancy (Trafalgar Studios, West End), Frankenstein's Creature …

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A Stroll Through the Cemetery, with Traci Muller Rylands! 49:43

1+ y ago49:43

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I recently had the opportunity to talk to Traci Muller Rylands about cemeteries she has visited around the U.S. and the research those visits have inspired.About Traci: An almost-native of Georgia, Traci Muller Rylands has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Georgia. She didn’t take an interest in cemeteries until 2012, when she …

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