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
#AITA Historical Edition 3
Carol is under the weather, so Ainsli sat in for her for this episode. Matthew Hopkins dubbed himself the Witch-Finder General in the 1640s, taking over 250 people to trial and ultimat…
Mirrors
Mirrors have been causing problems since the third century! Find out the superstitions and origins of them in this episode, as well as how to get rid of the seven years of bad luck for…
#AITA Historical Edition 2
There is definitely an asshole in this story...tell us who you think it is. The wife, the husband, or the mistress?
Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, …
New Year's Resolutions
Carol and Kristen have both made rather unconventional resolutions for 2024, hear theirs, and find out how long people have been making New Year's resolutions, the most common one in th…
#AITA Historical Edition 1
Is Empress Elizabeth I of Russia the asshole? Carol says she is, but Kristen disagrees...what do you think? Are you Team Carol or Team Kristen?
Thanks for listening! We…
Night Sky Superstitions
Why do we wish on a shooting stars? Does the full moon really affect human behavior? How did the man in the moon get there? Get the answers to these questions, listen to some ridicul…
Christmas Gingerbread House
Where did gingerbread houses come from? Tune in so we can tell you the history of gingerbread, the influences a monk, a queen, a couple of authors, and a prince consort had in increasi…
Throwing Coins In a Fountain
Carol and Kristen discuss the history of throwing coins in a fountain to make a wish, and a few random other things that pop up.
Be patient with us as learn to navigate through the wor…
A Peek Inside Our Minds
In this episode Carol and Kristen introduce themselves, and share their favorite traditions, their superstitions, and what draws them to this subject.
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windy chime intro
Just some wind and chimes...the podcast launch date is December 12, 2023 at 1:00pm Central Time, so stay tuned!
Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, plea…