The Reader's Museum

The Hobbit, Chapter 13: Armour

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host readies for battle with the history of armour!

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The Hobbit, Chapter 12: Treasure

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, x marks the spot of the history of treasure!

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The Hobbit, Chapter 11: Keys and Doors

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host finds the key to the history of doors!

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The Hobbit, Chapter 10: Toasts

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host raises a glass to drink and toasting!

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The Hobbit, Chapter 9: Portcullis

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:18:30 GMT

In this episode, your host gets defensive about the history of the portcullis!

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The Hobbit, Chapter 8: Games

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host gets playful with the history of games!

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The Hobbit, Chapter 7: Honey and Bee-Keeping

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host is buzzing with the sweet history of apiculture!

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The Hobbit, Chapter 6: Fireworks and Matches

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host strikes at the history of matches and fireworks!

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The Hobbit, Chapter 5: The Ring

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host gets to the centre of the One Ring!

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The Hobbit, Chapter 4: Swords and Sword Names

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host is staying sharp and keeping to the point - the history of swords!

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The Hobbit, Chapter 3: Bannock

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host tucks in to the history of bannock!

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The Hobbit, Chapter 2: Beards

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, things get hairy as your host considers the history of beards!

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The Hobbit, Chapter 1: Bag End

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host gets cozy and considers home sweet home!

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The Hobbit: Introduction

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host begins our adventure through The Hobbit!

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Death by Drowning: Perambulators

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Join your host as she strolls through the history of perambulators!

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The Affair at the Bungalow: The Little Black Dress

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Get all dressed up as your host examines the history of the little black dress!

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The Herb of Death: Parlour Games

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT

It's all fun and games as your host plays with the history of parlour games!

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A Christmas Tragedy: Hats

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Hold on to your hats as your host dives into the history of hat styles!

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The Four Suspects: Flower Catalogues

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Join your host for the bloomin' history of flower catalogues!

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The Companion: Englishness

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This week, your intrepid host keeps a stiff upper lip during this deep dive into Englishness!

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The Blue Geranium: Wallpaper

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your intrepid host peels back the history of wallpaper!

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The Thumbmark of St. Peter: Pilocarpine

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Things get fishy and your intrepid host dives into the history of medicine - or poison!

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Motive vs Opportunity: Fountain Pens

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This week, your host dips into the history of fountain pens!

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The Bloodstained Pavement: Bathing Costumes

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host takes a dip and goes swimming in the history of bathing costumes!

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Ingots of Gold: Galleons

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This week, your host sets sail to hunt up the treasured history of galleons, pirate gold, and the Age of Sail!

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Idol House of Astarte: Astarte

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This week, your host brings you on a journey to the ancient past!

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The Tuesday Night Club: Tinned Lobster

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host invites you to dine on the history of tinned lobster!

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The Thirteen Problems: Introduction

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host meets Agatha Christie, the infamous Miss Marple, and we begin our second journey into The Reader's Museum!

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Chapter 39: Wrap Party!

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host is joined by special guests to celebrate the end of the Anne of Green Gables series!

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Chapter 38: Trees

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host takes a walk in the woods to consider trees!

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Chapter 37: Death

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host puts on her funeral weeds and weeps for the history of mourning!

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Chapter 36: Avery Medal

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host brings you the winning history of the Avery medal and women’s education!

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Chapter 35: Long Skirts and Up-dos

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host grows up and gets glam with the history of rites of passage!

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Chapter 34: Telephones

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host calls to chat through the history of telephones!

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Chapter 33: The White Sands Hotel

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host makes a reservation and explores the history of hotels!

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Chapter 32: Letters

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host sends you the history of letters and the post!

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Chapter 31: Queen's Exam

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host takes notes on the history of exams!

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Chapter 30: Electric Lights

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host illuminates the history of electric lights!

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Chapter 29: The Great Exhibition

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host puts the history of exhibitions on display!

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Chapter 28: Medievalism

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host goes waaaaay back to explore the history of Medievalism!

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Chapter 27: Hair Dye

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host gets colourful with the hairy history of hair dyes!

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Chapter 26: Diamond Rings

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host dives into a world of romance and intrigue with the history of diamond rings!

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Chapter 25: Puffed Sleeves

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host gets dressed up and stays stylish with the history of puffed sleeves!

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Chapter 24: School Flags

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host gets patriotic and puts the fun in fundraising for the Avonlea school flag!

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Chapter 23: Ridgepoles

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host stays well clear of the ridgepole and builds up the history of Maritime architecture!

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Chapter 22: Tea

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host puts the kettle on and steeps in the history of tea!

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Chapter 21: Cake

Thu, 29 May 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host stirs things up and gets cooking with the history of cake!

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Chapter 20: Ghosts

Thu, 22 May 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host gets spooOOOOOoooky and explores ghosts and spirits!

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Chapter 19: Pung Sleighs

Thu, 15 May 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host takes a ride in a one-horse open sleigh through the history of the pung sleigh!

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Chapter 18: Ipecac

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:26:56 GMT

This week, your host cures her curiosity about Victorian medecine!

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Chapter 17: Perfume

Thu, 01 May 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host is on the scent of perfume’s history!

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Chapter 16: Raspberry Cordial

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host takes a dip into the history of cordial and the Temperance movement!

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Chapter 15: Slates

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This episode, your host gets schooled on the history of slates and education!

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Chapter 14: Brooches

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host gets stuck in to the history of brooches and jewellery!

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Chapter 13: Ice Cream

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host is chilling out with ice cream.

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Chapter 12: Peppermint

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host keeps it fresh with a dive into peppermint!

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Chapter 11: Sateen and Gingham

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host gets all dressed up with sateen and gingham!

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Chapter 10: Narcissi

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host stops to smell the flowers and get fluent in Victorian flower language.

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Chapter 9: Birch Rod

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host considers birch rods and corporal punishment.

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Chapter 8: Glass

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host reflects on glass and mirrors!

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Chapter 7: Prayer Books

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host takes a peep and prayer books!

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Chapter 6: Parlours

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, your host invites you in for a chat about parlours!

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Chapter 5: Muslin

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This week, you'll find your host wrapped up in muslin!

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Chapter 4: Ticking

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:30:39 GMT

In this episode, we continue our journey into Lucy Maud Montgomery’s 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables by unfolding the history of ticking!

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Chapter 3: Tobacco and Pipes

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:31:04 GMT

In this episode, we continue our journey into Lucy Maud Montgomery’s 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables with a look at pipes and tobacco!

Warning: This episode contains discussion of tobacco consumption and smoking. Listener discretion is advised.

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Chapter 2: Carpet Bags

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:30:14 GMT

In this episode, we continue our journey into Lucy Maud Montgomery’s 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables by opening up Anne's carpet bag!

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Chapter 1: Telegrams

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:18:06 GMT

In this episode, we begin our journey into Lucy Maud Montgomery’s 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables with a closer look at telegrams!

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Introduction: Novels

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:34:58 GMT

In this episode, our maiden voyage, we will prepare for our journey into Lucy Maud Montgomery’s 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables by tracing the history of novels!

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