58 episodes
Works Not Cited Tessa Payer
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 8 Ratings
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In which a recent college grad with a history degree (that's me, Tessa!) shares all the historic narratives (but mainly women's history and material culture) that have caught her eye in her post undergrad/post thesis life!
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The Women of Fantasia
This month, it’s time for my required Disney history episode, as I dive into the history of the movie ‘Fantasia’ and the countless female artists, writers, performers, and more who helped to elevate the cartoon and bring this groundbreaking film to life. From comedian and singer Hattie Noel to story director Sylvia Holland, numerous women of Walt Disney Animation Studios contributed to this film, and many went uncredited. Tune in to learn more!
Learn more and episode notes available- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qhxolZUfswpcaYiD43OjTMi4EnRLrU-thADKcX2yNgc/edit?usp=sharing -
Daughters of the Great
To prove that my binge of Netflix’s The Last Kingdom was solely academic, for today’s episode of Works Not Cited, I’m discussing the lives of Alfred the Great’s daughters; Aethelflaed, Aethelgifu, and Aelfthryth. Though hard to find in the historical record, each of them ascended to a position of authority- they were the sole Lady of the Mercians, Abbess of Shaftesbury, and Countess of Flanders, respectively- and took part in late 9th and early 10th century nation building.
Learn more and bibliography available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nkjjimZfko4R4oofi3KIoVAhaPYF3BvA7Abo08XDEpc/edit?usp=sharing -
Dressing the First Lady: Women and the Fashion Trades in 1790s Philadelphia
I’m finally making my return to podcasting with an episode that breaks my starting rule (to not talk about women in 1790s Philadelphia) by talking about women in 1790s Philadelphia! Interested in learning about some of the female tradespeople behind Martha Washington’s fashion as First Lady? Take a listen to today's rambles!
In all seriousness, it’s absolutely lovely to be back sharing history with all of you, and I’m looking forward to posting new episodes of Works Not Cited on the third Thursday of every month!
Learn more and bibliography available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eqxjAj-PSAbeVZbWHK2ild2FvaqoDYF_hZoKTcybueU/edit?usp=sharing -
Bonus Ep: TV History and Wandavision!
Today, I’m continuing my end-of-season tradition of a nerdy bonus episode! This time, I’m diving into sitcom history through the lens of Wandavision, taking you episode by episode to talk about situational comedies ranging from the 1950s to 2010s! It’s my usual rambles but extra Marvel themed, plus some light architecture/material culture facts because I can’t help myself!
Learn more and bibliography accessible at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oTanPvmyjrM_QtmDQD5p_MPC6lHfleFqOokqgRIQpSY/edit?usp=sharing -
Descending into Darkness: Female Resistance in the sewers of Warsaw
For the season finale of Works Not Cited and the latest Open House, I’m taking you into the sewage system of Warsaw to explore women’s resistance to Nazi occupation between 1939 and 1944!! From couriers to nurses to smugglers, women throughout the city resisted in varied forms and took to the sewers to distribute supplies and information throughout Warsaw. To learn more about the sewer system, resistance groups in Warsaw, and more, tune in to this week's episode on Anchor, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!
Learn more and bibliography accessible at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AcMLXTOMv9XLjvhd8vLU_TlDIzvLQ7SQ0F40z-JDLtg/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you again to everyone who tuned in this season!! You are all wonderful, and I'm looking forward to sharing more historical narratives with you after a bit of a break! -
Puabi: the burial of a Queen of Ur
On today’s episode of Works Not Cited, I’m expanding the time range a bit and taking us back to the 2000s BCE to discuss the burial of Queen Puabi in the Sumerian city of Ur! In looking at her mortuary dress and goods- elaborate gold headdress! Beaded cloak! Silver beer cup with a straw!- I’ll be discussing the power of elite Sumerian women and how they used material culture and Mesopotamian symbols to emphasize it!
Further resources and bibliography accessible at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QzKDV4RxEHlvVNa7aptu0jV71fcSvBanW9X_p22LfYc/edit?usp=sharing
Customer Reviews
Well researched and well narrated podcast!!
If you like history podcasts that are packed with information and well narrated, this is the perfect podcast for you! Plus, Tessa provides fantastic resources (including archival sources that you can look at yourself!!). And the episodes are short, which is awesome. Thank you!! Excited to keep listening. :)
Evocative, as history should be.
It’s the personal stories that illuminate the larger history, and this episode of Works Not Sited does this to perfection. The story of Edna Odell is the story of so many women finding independence and agency in the new 20th Century. She may not have lived to see them thrive, but Edna gave hope to two young children rescued from war torn France and it’s right that she be remembered. Bravo, Tessa.
Love the show!
This show is so informative and interesting! It’s a bite size bit of history for my day! Always on interesting topics with info I’ve never heard before!