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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!
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Send us a text October 2, 1766...food insecurity and inflation have impacted the populace across every region, country, and continent ay various times for centuries. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our dream of a one day owning a private island off the coast of Ita...
Send us a text Brief Moment In Time October 1, 1907...The Plaza Hotel in NYC is one of the most recognizable hotels. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our dream of a one day owning a private island off the coast of Italy to hide our families and ourselves from wor...
Send us a text 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 are completely handmade with love and positive intention. In addition to her products, she also offers spiritual guidance. https://bearnaturalscandlesandmore.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bearnaturals_candlesandmore/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bearna...
Send us a text August 25, 1835...sensational journalism began in the 1830s, with The Sun leading the way. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our dream of a one day owning a private island off the coast of Italy to hide our families and ourselves from work, social in...
Send us a text August 24, 1751...Thomas Colley was executed for torturing and killing an elderly woman he claimed was a witch. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our dream of a one day owning a private island off the coast of Italy to hide our families and ourselve...
Send us a text 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. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our dream of a one day owning a private island ...
Send us a text 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. Tattoos are personal narratives permanently adorning the body, telling a story of love, heritage, personality, hobbies, and events important specifically to the wearer. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you...
Send us a text 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. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would lik...
Send us a text 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. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our dream of a one day owning a private island...
Send us a text 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 million people of Mexican descent, many US citizens, during the decade long Mexican Repatriation which ended in 1939. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show a...
Send us a text 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. The riot and resulting investigations and trials would highlight the plight of agricultural workers across the state of California and ultimately the nation, serving as a start of reform. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would...
Send us a text August 2, 1909...the Lincoln wheat penny was first minted Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our dream of a one day owning a private island off the coast of Italy to hide our families and ourselves from work, social interaction, and anything else with...
Send us a text August 1, 1942...The 1942 Musicians' Strike changed the music industry. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our dream of a one day owning a private island off the coast of Italy to hide our families and ourselves from work, social interaction, and a...
Send us a text 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 the "new woman" of the changing times, and encouraged men to embrace the shift in female independence and confidence. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at t...
Send us a text 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 folklore or the science, fairy rings are fascinating! Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tel...
Send us a text 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 standard belief for thousands of years prior to his announcement was life began at the quickening. His influence, bigotry, and false beliefs are still influencing thought two hundred years later. Support the show Thanks for listening! We w...
Send us a text 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 where jumping over a broom solidified their unions. Though tragedy befell these couples before and after their jump, we pray daily God will continuously bless the descendants of these unions. Support the show Thanks for listening! We woul...
Send us a text 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. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us w...
Send us a text Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon beewax2 Tablespoons Hemp Seed Oil2 Tablespoons Evening Primrose Oil5 Drops Lavender Essential Oil5 Drops White Camphor Oil5 Drops Eucalyptus OilHeat the beeswax in a double boiler until melted, mix in hemp seed and evening primrose oils remove from heat and mix in essential oils. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe...
Send us a text 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 Appalachian Trail, she began her hiking adventures at the age of 66. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subs...
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