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
#otd A Brief Moment in Time December 4
December 4, 1872...The brigantine Mary Celeste has a long history, not much of her history is on the water, though. A death and two wrecks on its maiden voyage, passing hands several t…
#otd A Brief Moment in Time December 3
December 3, 1979...a trampling incident outside of the venue of a Who concert lead to the death of several young people.
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#otd A Brief Moment in Time December 2
December 2, 1954...McCarthy told the US public he a had a list of communists, a lie to prey on the fears of the American people to gain political followers.
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#otd A Brief Moment in Time December 1
December 1, 1959...during the International Geophysical Year, coinciding with the Cold War, nations all over the globe nations put their need for economic dominance aside and came toget…
Stay Tuned! Season 2 Coming!
We will be back with season 2 in December.
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Brief Moment in Time November 1
November 1, 1941...Ansel Adams most famous photo was captured from the shoulder of a highway.
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Interview with Ernie C, lead guitarist for Body Count
The legendary Ernie C, lead guitarist and co-founder of Body Count talks about vinyl records, producing a Black Sabbath album, crystals, and traveling with the band.
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Brief Moment in Time October 31
October 31, 1903...a lack of ommunication lead to the deaths of several Perdue college students and football players.
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Beginners Luck and Jinx
The idea of beginner's luck can be explained by psychology, but it is a relatively universal belief. And the jinx...we all know one, but did you know the idea originated with a bird? …
Brief Moment in Time October 30
October 30, 1938...a Halloween radio broadcast lead to confusion the US would remember for decades.
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Brief Moment in Time October 29
October 29, 1929...political corruption exposed, leading to the first incarceration from acts in office.
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Brief Moment in Time October 28
October 28, 1919...The Volstead Act brought prohibition to the US, also an increase in violent crime.
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Brief Moment in Time October 27
October 27, 1948...A yellowish fog swallowed the small town of Donora, Pennsylvania, ultimately claiming the lives of many residents.
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Brief Moment in Time October 26
October 26, 1892...Ida B. Wells worked tirelessly to effect change and improve the lives of Black people across the US.
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Brief Moment in Time October 25
October 25, 1978...The movie Halloween was a box office hit, with a minimal budget, grossed $70 million.
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Brief Moment in Time October 24
October 24, 1901...A trip over Niagra Falls in a custome fitted barrel was supposed to make Annie Edson Taylor rich, but she died penniless 20 years later.
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Brief Moment in Time October 23
October 23, 2018...archaeologists discover a well preserved ancient Greek ship.
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Brief Moment in Time October 22
October 22, 1895...a train derailment occurred fatally wounding a newspaper vendor.
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#aita Historical Edition 36
Guilia Tofana...making lotions and potions proved a lucrative career, until the wrong person got ahold of her perfume.
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Birthday Celebrations
Birthday celebrations are a beloved tradition in most cultures. Cake, candles, parties...but where did this idea originate? Find out how the Greek goddess of hunting and medieval Germ…