Threads Through Time
Threads Through Time is a podcast exploring costume and fashion history through the lenses of culture, identity, and performance. Join host George Curry, a costume designer, maker and educator as he examines the garments, symbols, and stories that have shaped human history. Designed to support students of costume and theatre, as well as anyone curious about the power of dress, each episode blends scholarship and storytelling to connect the threads of our past with the present.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 6
- Years Active
- 2025
Draped for the Gods: From the Aegean to Greece
From the layered skirts of Minoan priestesses to the flowing chitons of Athens, Greek clothing reveals a civilization where fabric carried the weight of myth, ritual, and power. In this episode, we t…
Indus Valley — Cotton, Seals, and the Forgotten Cities
Long before Greece, vast cities flourished along the Indus River with grid-planned streets, indoor plumbing, and bustling markets. They left no decipherable texts, but their story survives in cotton …
Egypt - Linen, Gold and the Language of the Nile
Step onto the banks of the Nile and into the heart of Ancient Egypt, where fashion was more than clothing — it was a language of status, spirituality, and survival. In this episode, we explore how li…
Episode 2 – Mesopotamia: Where Civilization Wore Its First Threads
From clay tablets to kaunakes skirts, Mesopotamia gave us some of the world’s earliest fashion statements. In this episode, we’ll explore how clothing reflected class, gender, and ritual in the land …
Episode 1 - What is Costume History?
In our first full episode, we dive into the question: What is Costume History? Host George Curry introduces the study of dress as more than fabric and fashion, exploring how clothing connect to cultu…
Welcome to Threads Through Time
Welcome to Threads Through Time! In this short introduction, host George Curry shares the vision behind the podcast and what you can expect from upcoming episodes. From ancient garments to modern run…