
What if the novels you love were windows into the world that shaped them? I'm Joanna Chavez, an amateur historian with a passion for literature and archival deep dives, and in this podcast, we explore the real history behind the fiction. Each week, I dig into primary sources and historical scholarship to uncover the political, social, and cultural backdrops that influenced classic works like Pride... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 3 | Founded | a month ago |
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In this 2nd episode of The History Geek’s Reading Companion, I go back to Crime and Punishment, a book I first read as a miserable teenager coming off Pride and Prejudice, armed with bad instant coffee and a highlighter. What started as a survival ex... more
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In this episode, I explore the moral and political landscape of 19th century England through the lens of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel, North and South. The conversation delves into the complexities of industrialization, the role of Unitarianism... more
Welcome to this cozy corner for history geeks and curious readers alike. In this intro episode, I’ll share the inspiration behind the podcast and my philosophy: that literature doesn’t exist in a vacuum.
We’ll talk about why exploring those context... more
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