Tight Laced: The History of the Corset

Tight Laced: The History of the Corset

In this week's episode we walk through the long and complicated history of one of the world's most controversial and misunderstood garments. From the Ancient Minoans to modern TikTok trends, the corset has truly stood the test of time but what made it the garment we know today? And have we been fed a false narrative about it's purpose? Find out in this week's episode of The Wayback When Podcast. Sources for this episode: * Dress and Undress by Elizabeth Ewing * Fashion in Detail by The V&A * Corset Story UK * V&A Collection * The MET Muesum Collection Come say hi on our socials: https://linktr.ee/waybackwhen?utm_source=linktree_profile_share [https://linktr.ee/waybackwhen?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=2e1f0d82-780d-46bb-9a73-d70630040417]

The Orestia

Today we're discussing a tragic mythical family that follows King Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, and their not-so-lawful children! Sources from the episode: * Anne Carson Translations * Phillip Vellacott Translations * Jennifer Saint - Elektra * Colm Toibin - House of Names * Claire Haywood - Daughters of Sparta * Costanza Casati - Clytemnestra * Susan C. Wilson - Clytemnestra's Bind Follow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks for upcoming episodes: * Instagram - @thewaybackwhenpodcast * TikTok - @waybackwhenpodcast * X - @waybackwhen_pod

The Life of Anne Boleyn

In Episode 2 we discuss the life of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII and mother of a Queen considered one of England's greatest monarchs. But who was she outside of being a wife and mother? Tune in this week to learn more about Anne Boleyn's extraordinary life. Sources from the episode: - The Tudor Travel Guide: https://thetudortravelguide.com/the-forgotten-years-of-anne-boleyn/ [https://thetudortravelguide.com/the-forgotten-years-of-anne-boleyn/] - Historic Royal Palaces: https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/anne-boleyn/#gs.j80kqv [https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/anne-boleyn/#gs.j80kqv] - The National Archives: https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/six-wives-archives-trial-anne-boleyn/ [https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/six-wives-archives-trial-anne-boleyn/] - The Tudor Enthusiast: https://thetudorenthusiast.weebly.com/blog/anne-boleyns-execution [https://thetudorenthusiast.weebly.com/blog/anne-boleyns-execution] Follow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks for upcoming episodes: Instagram - @thewaybackwhenpodcast TikTok - @waybackwhenpodcast X - @waybackwhen_pod

Who was Vibia Sabina?

We're back! Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of the Wayback When Podcast with Maria and Hannah. Today we are discussing the life of Vibia Sabina, Empress of Rome. Sources from the episode: * Sabina Augusta by T. Corey Brennan * Following Hadrian by Elizabeth Speller * Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar * https://www.jstor.org/stable/4352060 [https://www.jstor.org/stable/4352060] * https://www.jstor.org/stable/4352060 [https://www.jstor.org/stable/4352060] * https://www.jstor.org/stable/697985 [https://www.jstor.org/stable/697985] * https://www.jstor.org/stable/3292492 [https://www.jstor.org/stable/3292492] * https://www.jstor.org/stable/3556389 [https://www.jstor.org/stable/3556389] * https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3764/aja.119.2.0233 [https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3764/aja.119.2.0233] * https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1163/j.ctv2gjwwd8.31 [https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1163/j.ctv2gjwwd8.31] * https://www.jstor.org/stable/27031297 [https://www.jstor.org/stable/27031297] Follow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks for upcoming episodes: Instagram - @thewaybackwhenpodcast TikTok - @waybackwhenpodcast