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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!

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All Episodes

29:13

#pov Historical Edition: 40 Elephants Female...

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2025/04/24

Send us a text 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. 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 p...

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Produt Review Historical Edition: Asbestos

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2025/04/21

Send us a text 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 those who came in contact with it. 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 ou...

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#aita Historical Edition: Dr. Gisella Perl

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2025/04/19

Send us a text Dr. Gisella Perl was a Jewish Hungarian gynecologist, who studied in Germany prior to World War 2. During the Nazi occupation of Hungary, she was deported to Auschwitz and later Bergen-Belsen. While in the concentration camps, she used to medical training to save the lives of many mothers. 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 te...

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32:32

Superstitions: Piercings

Superstitions and Traditions ·

2025/04/09

Send us a text Piercings have been used as a rite of passage, a milestone marker, protection, good luck, adornment, and a sign of rebellion long before regaining popularity in the 1970s and 1990s. 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 p...

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26:02

#aita Historical Edition: Rosalind Franklin

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2025/04/06

Send us a text Rosalind Franklin's contributions to the discovery of the structure of DNA was unrecognized during her lifetime. Her photo 51, taken by her student, Raymond Gosling, led to the discovery of the DNA double helix. Along with her work on DNA, she also built model of the tobacco mosaic virus. The model was unveiled at the World's Fair in Brussels in 1958, she died of ovarian cancer the day before its unveiling. TMV is a single stranded RNA virus, a hypothesis first speculated by Fr...

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Product Review Historical Edition: Folding Cabinet Bed

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2025/03/22

Send us a text Sarah E. Goode, in an effort to assist lower income families in small apartments, invented a desk that converts into a bed. The space saving piece was a precursor for the murphy bed. Mrs. Goode received her patent in 1885, one of the first black American women to receive a US patent. 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 ...

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24:55

#pov Historical Edition: Radium Dial Girls

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2025/03/15

Send us a text The newly discovered radium had everyone in awe, the magical glow was used for everything from skin to watch dials. Unfortunately, though it was known to be dangerous, the extent of how dangerous it was had not yet been determined. After several women who worked or had worked for the Radium Dial Plant started getting sick, the company was quick to cover it up. Many girls who died of radium poisoning from the working conditions of the factories were misdiagnosed as having died o...

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Crazy Cat Lady

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2025/03/14

Send us a text The crazy cat lady trope has been around for centuries. Whether witches, spinsters, suffragettes, or happy single childless ladies living their best lives, the crazy cat lady will never disappoint. The history of the stereotype won't either. 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...

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19:27

#aita Historical Edition: Bessie Coleman

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2025/03/09

Send us a text Bessie Coleman accomplished the impossible. Desiring to be a pilot, she became the first US citizen to earn an international pilot's license. Find out more of her story and why she went to France to learn to fly. Be sure to let us know what you think, as she the asshole? 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 ...

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22:39

Cornrows

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2025/03/09

Send us a text Cornrows aren't just a hairstyle, they are a beautiful way to honor ancestry. Their history goes back to Ancient Egypt, the various braids and adornment on them holding meaning within the community. 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 o...

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Brief Moment in Time February 28

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2025/03/03

Send us a text February 28, 1978...Zara Cully wasn't new to acting when she made her television debut at 74, she had not only starred in movies and theater early in her career, she taught acting at a college and her private acting school. She was cast to her most memorable role at 82 years old, one of the oldest actors working in Hollywood at the time. 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 ...

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Brief Moment in Time February 27

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2025/03/03

Send us a text February 27, 1890...Mabel Staupers was instrumental in desegregating the US military nursing corps and the American Nursing Association, giving black nurses their rightful place and acknowledgment of their knowledge and education in both organizations. 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...

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Brief Moment in Time February 25

Superstitions and Traditions ·

2025/03/02

Send us a text February 25, 1870...Hiriam Revels was swore in as the first black congressman in the US Congress, representing Mississippi in the US House of Representatives. 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...

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Brief Moment in Time February 26

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2025/03/02

Send us a text February 26, 1926...Tiger Flowers was the first black boxer to earn the title middleweight world champion. 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 f...

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Brief Moment in Time February 24

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2025/02/27

Send us a text February 24, 1978...Alma Woodsey Thomas devoted her life to teaching kids to appreciate the art created by others, and in 70s began her successful second career creating art of her own for others to appreciate. Her art hung in the White House. 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 yo...

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Brief Moment in Time February 23

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2025/02/27

Send us a text February 23, 1881...Benjamin Boseman, a physician who served the Union as a military surgeon in the US Colored Troops, became the first politician elected to three consecutive terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives. 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 t...

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#AITA Historical Edition: Eugene Jacques Bullard

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2025/02/27

Send us a text Mr. Ballard dreamed of living in world without fear, and because of the color of his skin he had to leave the US and move to France to live this simple dream. His lived several lives in his short 66 years, upsetting some and inspiring others. Guest Host: Ray Bush, author: https://linktr.ee/LostSoulsRaymond?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabURMn_mBnyPNMmg1suQosl3GD5tLwn0nxPTZwVsuuGCflBpFEl_cy__Xs_aem_GsaUpRvpE0qDtPHZMl-CVg Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear ...

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Brief Moment in Time February 22

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2025/02/26

Send us a text February 22, 1936...Horace Pippin served the US in the World War 1, where he was shot in the right shoulder. Despite his injury and the lifelong issues from it, he was a talented folk artist, one of the most beloved in US history. 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 ...

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Brief Moment in Time February 21

Superstitions and Traditions ·

2025/02/26

Send us a text February 21, 1936...Barbara Jordan was a lawyer, congresswoman, and professor. She was the first black person elected to Texas House, and despite facing racism and sexism was unanimously selected as outstanding freshman congressional member by her colleagues. 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! ...

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Brief Moment in Time February 20

Superstitions and Traditions ·

2025/02/25

Send us a text February 20, 1994...At 24 years old, John Singleton was the youngest director ever nominated for an academy award for Best Director for his movie Boyz In the Hood. 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 t...

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