I'd looove an invite to that Journey Galactic Discord server. I'm not sure how long ago that post was reblogged but I'd love it!
Here is another 7 day invite to the Discord server that is doing historical readings from old Star Trek newsletters before watching Star Trek episodes as if it was the 1960s. They have edited in short commercials from the 1960s to show during the episode breaks. The group is in the middle of season 2 - only 1.5 years left.
I would encourage you to reach out to Galactic Journey and get on his mailing list. He sends out a notification every week when the zine/newsletter reading begins. It usually starts about 30 minutes before the episode but it can change.
The Lounge channel is for period appropriate (1960s) chatting. The General- tech channel is for current timeline chatting and if you have technical issues. As Galactic Journey reads from the newsletter, you can use either channel to interact and ask questions or leave comments. Just be clear there are only 30 minutes of a person reading aloud, followed by the episode.
Date: Nov 22, 2022
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by Erica Frank As I’ve been looking into news and literature sources away from the beaten path, I’ve run across several magazines that aren’t likely to show up on your local newsrack: They’re published by homophile organizations. They face tremendous prejudice and sometimes outright bigotry, despite their focus on nothing more objectionable than human relationships. … Continue reading [February 10, 1965] A Gay Old Time (March 1965 ONE, February-March 1965 The Ladder, March 1965 Drum) →
Hey dudes, check out this article written as though from the perspective of 1965.
Find out about homophile magazines of the 60s!
(If you’re not familiar with Galactic Journey, that’s the schtick: they started out reporting on SF and things as though it were currently 1964. They’re moving slowly forward through time.)
Do you like learning about history in unique ways?
Now is a GREAT time to come check out Galactic Journey. This Thursday, April 6th 2023, is the start of reruns of the entire second season of Star Trek The Original Series.
Watch the episodes as they would have been seen in 1968, complete with advertisements, no cuts, and unedited effects! The episodes air twice over Discord, to cover different timezones. Each week before the episode you can also hear readings from fanzines and articles that would have just come out.
There's dedicated zones to discuss the episodes from the perspective of '68, as if we are all gathered for a watch party or calling in over the home phone as we see the characters face new and exciting dangers with impressive special effects!
It should be noted that while people get into the world of reenactment and exploring history, it is still a space for everyone who wants to participate in good faith. Bigotry is not tolerated. Every era has had people who made space to respect and care about each other, and that's the energy we try to foster among ourselves.
You can read reviews of all the previous episodes over at Galactic Journey, along with reviews of other SF&F media. Find out what was going on in the world 55 years ago with articles, a radio station, and a weekly news video.
55 years ago: Science Fact and Fiction
This fall season 3 will air, so now is the perfect time to catch up!
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Check out the Portal 55 (Galactic Journey) community on Discord - hang out with 478 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
