5TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL – SAY CHEESE

05/10/22 • 42 min

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This anniversary is a memorable event and naturally deserves to be photographed by the paparazzi. But what was the story of the invention of the photograph, and how did it become a Victorian icon? A story filled with invention, persistence, a lot of daring do, and possibly holding back some manly tears. Not to mention artistic nudes, pioneering thinking from governments, lots of chemicals and real dedication.

This episode covers.

Intro & reviews.
Some all time great photographs.
The veil of history.
Early steps towards photography.
No invention is a vacuum.
The Daguerreotype and patents
Henry Fox Talbot & the Calotype.
The Collodion process
Photography spreads out around the world.
What was photography for?
Photography in India.
The unflappable Samuel Bourne.
Yes, but it it art?
The female nude.
It’s not just naked women; other uses for photographs.
The artist creates the truth by destroying it; making fake photos for art.
What is art, truth and how did all this matter?
A plea for support
Thank you’s.
The Daguerreotype and patents

If you want to get in touch, I’d love to hear from you. You can email me at [email protected], follow me on twitter @ageofvictoria, visit the website at www.ageofvictoriapodcast.com. The show also has a facebook page and group. Just search for Age of Victoria. Don’t forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it takes less time than making a coffee. You can also subscribe for free on most major podcast apps. To support the show on Patreon, either CLICK HERE or you can go to Patreon and search for Age of Victoria podcast or my name. Take care and bye for now.

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This episode covers.

Intro & reviews.
Some all time great photographs.
The veil of history.
Early steps towards photography.
No invention is a vacuum.
The Daguerreotype and patents
Henry Fox Talbot & the Calotype.
The Collodion process
Photography spreads out around the world.
What was photography for?
Photography in India.
The unflappable Samuel Bourne.
Yes, but it it art?
The female nude.
It’s not just naked women; other uses for photographs.
The artist creates the truth by destroying it; making fake photos for art.
What is art, truth and how did all this matter?
A plea for support
Thank you’s.
The Daguerreotype and patents

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EP044 SEX RELIGION AND WEDDING NIGHT BLUES – VICTORIA SEX PT2

Our dive under the covers continues. How did sex and religion come together in the Victorian era? How was the bible such an influence on men & women’s sexuality? Should a religious Victorian be having sex? Some evolutionary pitfalls, social problems and a couple of wedding nights to talk about.

This episode covers.

Intro & reviews.
The duties of Eve.
A morally ambiguous bible.
Seems risky.
Those teenager cave people.
Wars, unrest and shipping em off to the Empire.
Art and desexualisation.
Is she really a seamstress?
Queen Victoria enjoys herself.......
Ruskin and Effie do not.
On that bombshell, it’s good night from me.

If you want to get in touch, I’d love to hear from you. You can email me at [email protected], follow me on twitter @ageofvictoria, visit the website at www.ageofvictoriapodcast.com. The show also has a facebook page and group. Just search for Age of Victoria. Don’t forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it takes less time than making a coffee. You can also subscribe for free on most major podcast apps. To support the show on Patreon, either CLICK HERE you can go to Patreon and search for Age of Victoria podcast or my name. Take care and bye for now.

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EP045: THE GRAVEST CHOICE – VICTORIAN ERA ABORTION

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This episode deals with the real and harrow position for women during with contraception, pregnancy, and abortion in the Victorian era. Campaigners like Annie Besant attacked the patriarchy, and fought for the right to be heard. Women risked their lives getting dangerous abortions, in constant fear of the law, whilst the great scandal of the Victorian era, infanticide, loomed in the background. From the courts to the back alleys, join me in experiencing the reality of life before the pill.

This episode covers.

Intro & reviews.

Musings on the direction of the podcast

The basics of periods

What the doctor though – 1840s style.

Women’s underwear and period pain.

Menstrual leave, a feminist issue.

Ovulation and fertility.

Birth control.

Annie Besant goes on the warpath.

Mortality and unstable families.

Victorian Birth Control