Superstitions and Traditions
Explore the historical shenanigans that shaped our lives; look at the past from the point of view of our ancestors, where they walked, how they thought, the products they used, the traditions they started, and the superstitions that guided them. Discover an understanding of the past and how it shaped the present with glimpses into the lives of our host and guests. Hope you enjoy this adventure!
Episodes
350 episodes
Conversing with Creators: Bear Naturals Candles and More
Meet the beautiful Luna, owner of the spiritual apothecary, Bear Naturals Candles and More. She develops room/linen/body spray, beard oil, sugar scrubs, and more, mixing scents to aid you in creating comfort magically. Her products a...
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Episode 44
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47:46
Brief Moment in Time August 25
August 25, 1835...sensational journalism began in the 1830s, with The Sun leading the way.
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1:38
Brief Moment in Time August 24
August 24, 1751...Thomas Colley was executed for torturing and killing an elderly woman he claimed was a witch.
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2:20
Brief Moment in Time August 20
August 20, 1908...to improve global relations and demonstrate naval strength, President Teddy Roosevelt sent 16 US Navy ships on a peacetime trip around the world.
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2:15
Superstitions: Tattoos
Tattoos can carry deep personal meaning, varying by individual. Used throughout history tattoos have varied by culture symbolizing a broad array of meaning from criminality to social status, maturity and milestones, strength and service. Tattoo...
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Episode 43
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33:59
Brief Moment in Time August 6
August 6, 1890...The first use of the electric chair took eight minutes and two attempts to execute murderer William Kemmler. The calculations for the voltage and timing had been determined by electrocuting a horse the night before.<...
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Brief Moment in Time August 5
August 5, 1735...Freedom of the press was tested in court,41 years before the United States won independence and 56 years before it was guaranteed in the 1st amendment.
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Brief Moment in Time August 4
August 4, 1942...A labor force shortage prompted the United States government to ask for help from Mexican workers to meet demand initiating the Bracero Progam. This program starting only a few years after the forced deportation of 2...
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Brief Moment in Time August 3
August 3, 1913...Now recognized as a California Historical Landmark, the site of Wheatland Hops Riot was the last place 4 men tread...2 workers and 2 lawmen lost their lives in a riot over agricultural laborers working and living conditions. Th...
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Brief Moment in Time August 2
August 2, 1909...the Lincoln wheat penny was first minted
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Brief Moment in Time August 1
August 1, 1942...The 1942 Musicians' Strike changed the music industry.
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#pov Historical Edition: Gibson Girls
Charles Gibson, editor, illustrator, and owner of Life magazine, used his pen and paper to create the ideal image of the American woman at the turn of 20th century. His illustrations inspired women across the country to strive to be ...
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Episode 42
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18:40
Superstitions: Fairy Rings
A fairy ring is a ring of mushrooms, while science will tell us how and when they occur, folklore tells us of the fairies who trap us if we step inside or of the giant toad that magically appears inside. Whether you're looking at the...
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Episode 41
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23:20
#aita Historical Edition: Horatio Storer
Horatio Storer led the pack for anti-abortion laws in the US, based solely on his bigotry, and nearly single handedly ended the midwife profession for women. He introduced his personal view of life beginning at conception as a new theory, the s...
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Episode 40
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23:28
Superstitions: Jumping the Broom
In honor of Juneteenth, we explore the tradition of jumping the broom. Enslaved people were not allowed legal marriages; they were stolen away from their families. Despite knowing this, they still made solemn declarations of love in ceremonies ...
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Episode 39
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#aita historical edition: Eva Carriere
I'm always down for a comeback story, but Eva Carriere's comeback...determined not be called a fraud again, she made sure there was much more to talk about after her seances than whether or not the ectoplasm was faked.
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Episode 38
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Herbal Apothecary: Cold Sore Remedy
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon beewax2 Tablespoons Hemp Seed Oil2 Tablespoons Evening Primrose Oil5 Drops Lavender Essential Oil5 Drops White Camphor Oil5 Drops Eucalyptus Oil
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Episode 37
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#aita Historical Edition Grandma Gatewood
Emma Rowena Caldwell Gatewood was born October 25, 1887 in Ohio. She was a farmer stuck in a violent relationship until her community helped her escape. After raising her 11 children and reading an article in the National Geographic about the A...
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Episode 36
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20:12
#pov Historical Edition: 40 Elephants Female Victorian Gang
The Forty Elephants were an all-female Victorian gang robbing the fashion district of Victorian London, evading the police, supporting each other, and carrying on for around a century.
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Episode 35
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29:13
Produt Review Historical Edition: Asbestos
The fire-resistant properties of the mineral asbestos have been known throughout history. As mentioned by Pliny the Elder in the first century so have the adverse health effects of those who came in contact with it.
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Episode 34
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#aita Historical Edition: Dr. Gisella Perl
Dr. Gisella Perl was a Jewish Hungarian gynecologist, who studied in Germany prior to World War 2. During the Nazi occupation of Hungary, she was deported to Auschwitz and later Bergen-Belsen. While in the concentration camps, she used to medic...
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Episode 33
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15:10
Superstitions: Piercings
Piercings have been used as a rite of passage, a milestone marker, protection, good luck, adornment, and a sign of rebellion long before regaining popularity in the 1970s and 1990s.
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Episode 32
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#aita Historical Edition: Rosalind Franklin
Rosalind Franklin's contributions to the discovery of the structure of DNA was unrecognized during her lifetime. Her photo 51, taken by her student, Raymond Gosling, led to the discovery of the DNA double helix. Along with her work on DNA, she ...
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Episode 31
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26:02
Product Review Historical Edition: Folding Cabinet Bed
Sarah E. Goode, in an effort to assist lower income families in small apartments, invented a desk that converts into a bed. The space saving piece was a precursor for the murphy bed. Mrs. Goode received her patent in 1885, one of the first blac...
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Episode 30
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10:10
#pov Historical Edition: Radium Dial Girls
The newly discovered radium had everyone in awe, the magical glow was used for everything from skin to watch dials. Unfortunately, though it was known to be dangerous, the extent of how dangerous it was had not yet been determined. After severa...
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Episode 29
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