Jennifer Burgess

The Reader's Museum

Arts EN ↓ 97 episodes

A podcast where we consider objects from beloved novels of yesteryear and today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Author

Jennifer Burgess

Category

Arts

Podcast website

feeds.acast.com

Latest episode

Oct 29, 2026

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Episodes

The Hobbit, Chapter 17: Mattocks 30.04.2026

In this episode, your host is armed with the history of weapons! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 16: The Arkenstone 23.04.2026

In this episode, your host gets the dragon sickness for the history of the Arkenstone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 15: Names 16.04.2026

In this episode, your host is naming names and exploring the history of patronyms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 14: Trumpets 09.04.2026

In this episode, your host is having a blast heralding the history of trumpets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 13: Armour 02.04.2026

In this episode, your host readies for battle with the history of armour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 12: Treasure 26.03.2026

In this episode, x marks the spot of the history of treasure! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 11: Keys and Doors 20.03.2026

In this episode, your host finds the key to the history of doors! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 10: Toasts 12.03.2026

In this episode, your host raises a glass to drink and toasting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 9: Portcullis 05.03.2026

In this episode, your host gets defensive about the history of the portcullis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 8: Games 26.02.2026

In this episode, your host gets playful with the history of games! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 7: Honey and Bee-Keeping 19.02.2026

In this episode, your host is buzzing with the sweet history of apiculture! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 6: Fireworks and Matches 12.02.2026

In this episode, your host strikes at the history of matches and fireworks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 5: The Ring 05.02.2026

In this episode, your host gets to the centre of the One Ring! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 4: Swords and Sword Names 29.01.2026

In this episode, your host is staying sharp and keeping to the point - the history of swords! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 3: Bannock 22.01.2026

In this episode, your host tucks in to the history of bannock! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 2: Beards 15.01.2026

In this episode, things get hairy as your host considers the history of beards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit, Chapter 1: Bag End 08.01.2026

In this episode, your host gets cozy and considers home sweet home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit: Introduction 01.01.2026

In this episode, your host begins our adventure through The Hobbit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Death by Drowning: Perambulators 28.12.2025

Join your host as she strolls through the history of perambulators! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Affair at the Bungalow: The Little Black Dress 25.12.2025

Get all dressed up as your host examines the history of the little black dress! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Herb of Death: Parlour Games 21.12.2025

It's all fun and games as your host plays with the history of parlour games! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Christmas Tragedy: Hats 15.12.2025

Hold on to your hats as your host dives into the history of hat styles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Four Suspects: Flower Catalogues 11.12.2025

Join your host for the bloomin' history of flower catalogues! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Companion: Englishness 04.12.2025

This week, your intrepid host keeps a stiff upper lip during this deep dive into Englishness! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Geranium: Wallpaper 27.11.2025

In this episode, your intrepid host peels back the history of wallpaper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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