Jennifer Burgess

The Reader's Museum

Arts EN ↓ 81 episodes

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

Author

Jennifer Burgess

Category

Arts

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Chapter 30: Electric Lights 31.07.2025

In this episode, your host illuminates the history of electric lights! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 29: The Great Exhibition 24.07.2025

In this episode, your host puts the history of exhibitions on display! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 28: Medievalism 17.07.2025

In this episode, your host goes waaaaay back to explore the history of Medievalism! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 27: Hair Dye 10.07.2025

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

Chapter 26: Diamond Rings 03.07.2025

In this episode, your host dives into a world of romance and intrigue with the history of diamond rings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 25: Puffed Sleeves 26.06.2025

In this episode, your host gets dressed up and stays stylish with the history of puffed sleeves! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 24: School Flags 19.06.2025

In this episode, your host gets patriotic and puts the fun in fundraising for the Avonlea school flag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 23: Ridgepoles 12.06.2025

In this episode, your host stays well clear of the ridgepole and builds up the history of Maritime architecture! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 22: Tea 05.06.2025

In this episode, your host puts the kettle on and steeps in the history of tea! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 21: Cake 29.05.2025

In this episode, your host stirs things up and gets cooking with the history of cake! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 20: Ghosts 22.05.2025

In this episode, your host gets spooOOOOOoooky and explores ghosts and spirits! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 19: Pung Sleighs 15.05.2025

In this episode, your host takes a ride in a one-horse open sleigh through the history of the pung sleigh! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 18: Ipecac 09.05.2025

This week, your host cures her curiosity about Victorian medecine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 17: Perfume 01.05.2025

In this episode, your host is on the scent of perfume’s history! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 16: Raspberry Cordial 24.04.2025

In this episode, your host takes a dip into the history of cordial and the Temperance movement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 15: Slates 17.04.2025

This episode, your host gets schooled on the history of slates and education! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 14: Brooches 10.04.2025

In this episode, your host gets stuck in to the history of brooches and jewellery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 13: Ice Cream 03.04.2025

In this episode, your host is chilling out with ice cream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 12: Peppermint 27.03.2025

In this episode, your host keeps it fresh with a dive into peppermint! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 11: Sateen and Gingham 20.03.2025

In this episode, your host gets all dressed up with sateen and gingham! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 10: Narcissi 13.03.2025

In this episode, your host stops to smell the flowers and get fluent in Victorian flower language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 9: Birch Rod 06.03.2025

In this episode, your host considers birch rods and corporal punishment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 8: Glass 27.02.2025

In this episode, your host reflects on glass and mirrors! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 7: Prayer Books 20.02.2025

In this episode, your host takes a peep and prayer books! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 6: Parlours 13.02.2025

In this episode, your host invites you in for a chat about parlours! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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