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This podcast features the voices of academics, artists, curators and librarians and explores the stories nineteenth-century objects can tell. Hosted by Vanessa Warne, Jessie Krahn, and Anne Hung. Victorian Samplings was recorded and produced on the territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən and SENĆOŦEN speaking communities of the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, and on Treaty One Territory, traditional Land of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples and homeland of the Métis Nation. Our podcast theme is “Happy Jazzy Ragtime Piano” by Praded, licensed by AudioJungle.

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Episode 11: Pregnancy and Parenthood

2021/07/17

In the final episode of our first season, we welcome four guests who share their knowledge of the material history of pregnancy and parenthood. With Guests Mary Elizabeth Leighton, Lisa Surridge, Vicky Mills, and Karen Bourrier Visit craftingcommunities.net for transcripts, additional readings, and more!

S1E10: Calling All Bibliophiles

2021/07/10

In this episode, we invite you to indulge your bibliophilic tendencies. Join us as we explore the material history of some beautiful, one-of-a-kind books. With Guests Kirsten MacLeod, Denae Dyck, and Elizabeth Bassett Visit craftingcommunities.net for transcripts, additional readings, and more!

S1E9: Fashion Plates

2021/07/03

In this episode, we re-engage with the world of fashion. We'll consider some emotional and social dimensions of Victorian-era style, and we’ll welcome three guests to help us with that task. With Guests Tania Duclos, Anne Bissonette and Inés Bonacossa Visit craftingcommunities.net for transcripts, additional readings, and more!

S1E8: The Collector's Edition

2021/06/25

In this episode, we speak with three scholars about the material history of collection, a practice and an approach to the material world that defined Victorian culture. With Guests Maria Zytaruk, Freya Gowrley and Alison Hedley Visit craftingcommunities.net for transcripts, additional readings, and more!

S1E7: All Dressed Up

2021/06/18

In this episode, we discuss the creation, perception, and cultural significance of Victorian-era clothing. With guests Manon Gaudet, Kristen Guest, and Sabrina Mark Visit craftingcommunities.net for transcripts, additional readings, and more!

S1E6: Paper Worlds

2021/06/11

From valentines to wallpaper, this episode explores the creative ways that Victorians interacted with paper. With Guests Alice Crossley, Hannah Field, Paisley Mann and Deborah Wynne Visit craftingcommunities.net for transcripts, additional readings, and more!

S1E5: Victorian Visual Arts

2021/06/11

We’re talking about Visual Arts in this episode: from a miniature portrait to an outlandishly large print. With Guests Jo Briggs, Andrea Korda and Shalini Le Gall Visit craftingcommunities.net for transcripts, additional readings, and more!

S1E4: Singing from the Margins

2021/06/04

Listen to this episode to hear the songs Victorians sang and to discover the role of vocal music in the lives of marginalized individuals and groups. With Guests Diana Maltz, Alisa Clapp-Itnyre, Frederick Roden and Heather Marcovitch Visit craftingcommunities.net for transcripts, additional readings, and more!

S1E3: Leaving Their Mark

2021/06/04

Three leading voices in Victorian studies join us to talk about how Victorian women left their mark, both literally and figuratively. With Guests Deborah Lutz, Lorraine Janzen Kooistra and Talia Schaffer Visit craftingcommunities.net for transcripts, additional readings, and more!

S1E2: Intimate Histories

2021/06/04

In this episode, we speak with a scholar, a conservator and a curator to learn about Victorian objects and the unspoken stories they can tell. With Guests Heather Hind, Jacqueline Hyman and Kyle McPhail Visit craftingcommunities.net for transcripts, additional readings, and more!

S1E1: Making and Makers

2021/06/04

From contemporary art to the shared achievement of 150 Victorian needlewomen, this episode launches our first season with an exploration of collaboration, creation, influence, and response. With Guests Morna O’Neill, Sandra Klowak and Hannah Claus Visit craftingcommunities.net for transcripts, additional readings, and more!