Superstitions and Traditions
by Kristen
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Brief Moment in Time October 1
Brief Moment in Time October 1
About this podcast
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
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- Brief Moment in Time October 1 · 1 min · Season 2Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Brief Moment in Time October 2 · 1 min · Season 2Send us Fan Mail October 2, 1766...food insecurity and inflation have impacted the populace across every region, country, and continent ay various times for centuries. Support…
- Conversing with Creators: Bear Naturals Candles and More · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 44Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Brief Moment in Time August 25 · 2 min · Season 2Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Brief Moment in Time August 24 · 2 min · Season 2Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Brief Moment in Time August 20 · 2 min · Season 2Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Superstitions: Tattoos · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 43Send us Fan Mail Tattoos can carry deep personal meaning, varying by individual. Used throughout history tattoos have varied by culture symbolizing a broad array of meaning from…
- Brief Moment in Time August 6 · 3 min · Season 2Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Brief Moment in Time August 5 · 2 min · Season 2Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Brief Moment in Time August 4 · 2 min · Season 2Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Brief Moment in Time August 3 · 2 min · Season 2Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Brief Moment in Time August 2 · 2 min · Season 2Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Brief Moment in Time August 1 · 1 min · Season 2Send us Fan Mail 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…
- #pov Historical Edition: Gibson Girls · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 42Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Superstitions: Fairy Rings · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 41Send us Fan Mail 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…
- #aita Historical Edition: Horatio Storer · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 40Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Superstitions: Jumping the Broom · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 39Send us Fan Mail 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…
- #aita historical edition: Eva Carriere · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 38Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Herbal Apothecary: Cold Sore Remedy · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 37Send us Fan Mail Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon beewax2 Tablespoons Hemp Seed Oil2 Tablespoons Evening Primrose Oil5 Drops Lavender Essential Oil5 Drops White Camphor Oil5 Drops…
- #aita Historical Edition Grandma Gatewood · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 36Send us Fan Mail 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…
