EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 3H 42M
Adventure - Eleanor Jourdain Charlotte Anne Moberly
from Anne of the Island · host Lucy Maud Montgomery
"Adventure" by Eleanor Jourdain and Charlotte Anne Moberly recounts the intriguing Moberly–Jourdain incident of 1901, where two female academics claimed to have experienced a time slip while visiting the Petit Trianon at Versailles. They reported seeing Marie Antoinette and others from her era, a phenomenon that sparked both fascination and skepticism. Their story, published in 1911 under pseudonyms, highlights themes of perception, reality, and the intersection of history and personal experience. This captivating account continues to resonate today, inviting listeners to explore the boundaries of time and the mysteries of the past, while reflecting on how our understanding of history can be shaped by individual perspectives.
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