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!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 350
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
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 y…
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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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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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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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 st…
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 determ…
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 on…
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 o…
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 in…
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 magical…
#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 …
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,…
#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 whethe…
Herbal Apothecary: Cold Sore Remedy
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon beewax
- 2 Tablespoons Hemp Seed Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Evening Primrose Oil
- 5 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 5 Drops White Camphor Oil
- 5 Drops Eucalyptus Oil
Heat the beeswa…
#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 an…
#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.
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 thos…