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In the Venn diagram of crafting, true crime, and morbid curiosity, you’ll find Bones & Bobbins digging through dusty old boxes in a curiosity shop parked right at the center.
Episodes
Jul 23, 2021
Jul 23, 2021
1hr 39 min
S02E15: Catacomb saints and the Sedlec Ossuary.
Here for all of your bejeweled skeleton and fancy skull garland needs!
Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2021/07/23/season-2-episode-15
Jul 9, 2021
Jul 9, 2021
1hr 46 min
S02E14: The doctor-prescribed history of condoms and vibrators.
From “American tips” to hysteria treatments (and, somehow, maybe also bees), the history of getting off is exactly as awkward as you think it is.
Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2021/07/09/season-2-episode-14
Jun 25, 2021
Jun 25, 2021
1hr 19 min
S02E13: The history of Summer Solstice celebrations, rituals, and crafts.
You like fire, right? Because, honestly, you’re going to need to like fire for this one.
Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2021/06/25/season-2-episode-13
Jun 11, 2021
Jun 11, 2021
1hr 31 min
S02E12: Historical queer love letters and lavender languages past and present.
It’s Pride month! Come along with your queer cohosts and meet Rose Cleveland, a gay First Lady, and Evangeline, the love of her life. Then take a moment to soak in the many languages that helped--and still help--queer people connect with and protect each other.
Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2021/06/11/season-2-episode-12
May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021
1hr 26 min
S02E11: Dr. Cyr, the father of School Bus Yellow, and the concerningly yellow canary girls of WWI.
Step right up and learn why school buses are bright yellow, and one of the many reasons that babies probably shouldn’t be.
Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2021/05/28/season-2-episode-11
May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021
1hr 43 min
S02E10: Dentures and false teeth throughout history and street dentist Painless Parker. Chipped porcelain, cocaine, and an actual dental circus with a side of rehab? Obviously, we’re in.
Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2021/05/14/season-2-episode-10
Apr 30, 2021
Apr 30, 2021
1hr 4 min
S02E09: Recycled silk parachutes and garments made from escape and evade maps. Honestly, what’s hotter than lingerie made from the very map that helped your hot RAF pilot boyfriend escape the Nazis? Nothing! The romance novel practically writes itself.
Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2021/04/30/season-2-episode-09
Apr 16, 2021
Apr 16, 2021
1hr 45 min
S02E08: Interesting epitaphs and headstone symbology. Thanks to chisels, stone, and, for some reason, zebras, the dead don’t need to be ghosts to communicate with the living!
(If you can explain the zebras, please get in touch. We’re so confused.)
Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2021/04/16/season-2-episode-08
Apr 2, 2021
Apr 2, 2021
1hr 26 min
S02E07: Green burials, body farms, and the inner workings of tombs, vaults, and mausoleums: We jump into the world of burial and interment, and somehow come out on Team Mausoleum. (We’ll also take Team Grad Student Road Trip, pending availability.)
Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2021/04/02/season-2-episode-07
Mar 19, 2021
Mar 19, 2021
1hr 27 min
S02E06: The Night Witches (the Nazi-bombing war heroes), and Lilith, the original Night Witch (possibly a demon, a goddess, or Adam’s first wife): These badass babes have at least one thing in common: if they’re around, you definitely won’t be getting any sleep.
Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2021/03/19/season-2-episode-06/