“Love Me Did” — Features and Highlights
The following are extended versions of interviews included in the BackStory episode “Love Me Did: A History of Courtship,” broadcast in January/February of 2010. You can listen to the entire episode here.
Pam Epstein: 19th Century Personal Ads — Pam Epstein shares some of her favorite 19th century personal ads.
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Beth Bailey: Origins of Dating — Beth Bailey talks about the origins of dating and its 20th century evolution.
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