Diary Discoveries

If you were to read an old diary, what could you discover? Secrets? Mystery? Romance? Travel and adventure? Inspiration? Since 1987, Historian Sally Ivey has collected and researched original diaries, journals, and letters from around the world. In this podcast Sally will share unique and captivating stories selected from her extensive collection. Stories forgotten over time but now shared here. Welcome to Diary Discoveries.

Diary Discoveries is a history podcast hosted by Sally Ivey and Jeff Richards, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sally Ivey and Jeff Richards hosts Diary Discoveries, a history show with 69 episodes published.

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  #69 Five Years Of Diary Discoveries.

  Sep 6, 202625 min

  In this episode we look back at the last five years of our podcast journey before we dive into our next project-- the CIA murder/suicide mystery story of John Paisley. For #69, we share some of our favorite episodes and how these stories have impacted our lives. We also share the backstory of a "heated" disagreement between eachother as we produced an episode. Don't worry-- it all ended up fine and we still like eachother! Send us Fan Mail Please go to: https://diarydiscoveries.com to see episode photos and read our blog. Thank You.

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  #68 Majestic Yosemite, Wondrous Yellowstone, & Rugged Pikes Peak - 1905 Travel Diary

  Jul 18, 20261h 14m

  This episode will take you to two iconic National Parks and a bonus trip to the summit of Pikes Peak! Beautifully written entries by Alexander Davidson, a traveling preacher and singer, will make you feel as if you were there with him. His visit in 1905 was in an era when the Parks were far more untamed than present day. Transportation was much slower, guest services far less refined, boundaries less established, but the natural wonders and beauty were there to be seen and experienced by those brave enough to visit! Send us Fan Mail Please go to: https://diarydiscoveries.com to see episode photos and read our blog. Thank You.

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  #67 Dadi & Mia - Their Secret World. 1930's

  May 11, 202636 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we go through Sally's method of detective work to discover who wrote a 1930's era diary she had aquired. This diary intrigued her due to the unusual names and the mysterious way it was written. The diary did not have a "flow" as most do and it seemed the author was being secretive and not wanting to disclose certain things. Some diary authors will write their name in their diary but this person had not. We take you along on Sally's discovery process and reveal to you the story of friendship and love between two people...

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  #66 The Chateau Lafayette & The Women It Captivated - 1921

  Feb 12, 20261h 15mS0

  <p>In Mary DeForest Denny's 1921 diary, she wrote of a journey to France with a good friend, artist Clara Greenleaf Perry. It was a trip filled with experiences: dining, sight seeing, French language lessons, conversations with fellow artists, and most importantly, a visit to the Chateau of Lafayette--the "Hero of two worlds"-- America and France. In this episode you will get to hear some of Mary's entries (mostly to do with the time spent at the Chateau) and the important work being done there to care for children. Many of whom were orphaned during WW 1. We also tell you...

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  #65 Diary Sampler 3 - Mississippi Guide, Premonition, Mexico Drug Trip.

  Dec 16, 202548 minS0

  <p>In this episode you will hear stories from three diary's. The first is about a woman who explored the Mighty Mississippi River year after year and shared her knowledge by publishing her own guide books. Next, a diary where the author experienced a premonition that sadly came true. Her diary has a gap of almost three years to when she recorded the life altering event. Lastly, we read entries from a drug fueled trip through Mexico in the 1990's. There are several funny quotes, a few weird encounters, and some introspective thoughts written by this young man-- who may...

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