History, Books & Wine Podcast
Raising a glass to books and the past! Welcome to History, Books and wine where we chat about books and fun historical tidbits all while raising a glass of vino! Have a history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com
Episodes
We’re excited to have a guest historian and writer joining us – Holley Snaith. On this episode we’re going to talk about the legendary silver screen star, Marilyn Monroe. From Holley's article Marilyn Monroe Gets Down to Business in American Heritage, Marilyn Monroe is known for being: The world’s most prominent actress (who) risked her career by standing up to one of Hollywood’s mega-studios, proving that behind the beauty wa...
Shelley Noble takes us on a journey into the Tiffany glass factory in New York.
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Paired this episode with:
Shelley: Seltzer - RP Sancerre - Sauvignon Blanc
Lori: Fabbioli Reserve Cabernet Franc
Eliza: The Fableist Tempranillo
What Shelley is reading:
Free Thinker by Kimberly A. Ham...
E. Elizabeth Watson joins Eliza and Lori for a chat about archeology, cowboys and highlanders.
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Paired this episode with:
Elizabeth: Scout Wild - Sauvignon Blanc
Lori: Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon
Eliza: Menage a Trois – Midnight
What Elizabeth is reading:
Romance of a Robbery...
Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Stephanie Dray. On this episode we’re going to talk about the Chateau Lafeyette in France and the many generations of women and activities that went on there.
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Paired this episode with:
Stephanie: For Bitter For Worse, Saskatoon - Faux Wine
Lori: Jugg...
On this episode we're sharing with you a bit of history about food rationing during WWII and digging for victory -– we’re excited to share, so pour a glass of vino and let’s dive into the past.
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Paired this episode with:
Eliza – Nightfall, a Monastrell, Spain
Lori – Cavit - Pinot Grigio
What Eli...
Vanessa Riley joins Eliza and Lori for a chat about the Regency Era.
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Paired this episode with:
Vanessa: Iced Americana - Hazelnut Infused Coffee with Fat-Free Milk
Lori: Josh Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Eliza: Newton Skyside Cabernet Sauvignon
What Vanessa is reading:
Spare by Prin...
The Rat Pack was a group of singers/performers/comedians from the 1950s and 60s. They had a fondness for martinis and were good friends and often partied together with other entertainment stars.
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Paired this episode with:
Lori: Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon
Eliza: Butter Chardonnay
What Lori ...
Jennifer Robson, author of CORONATION YEAR joins us for a happy hour chat about Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.
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Paired this episode with:
Jennifer: Boulevardier cocktail
Lori: Francis Cupola Diamond Collection Merlot
Eliza: Lemon Ginger Tea
What Jennifer is reading:
The Cuba...
Join us for a fun happy hour chat about speakeasies and the prohibition era in the U.S.
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Paired this episode with:
Eliza: Newton Skyside 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Lori: Ruffino Prosecco Rose
What Eliza is reading:
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
Eliza's book:
Starrin...
Stephanie Marie Thornton joins Eliza and Lori for a chat about the revolutionary mother, Mary Wollstonecraft and her famous daughter, Mary Shelley .
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Paired this episode with:
Stephanie: Gingerbread Chai but will be having Chianti with dinner
Lori: Francis Copula Diamond Collection Merlot
Eliza:...
April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank in 180 minutes. Learn about the tragedy and discover what triggered the awful events of that fateful night.
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Paired this episode with:
Lori: Kenwood Merlot
Eliza: Mer Soleil Pinot Noir
What Lori is reading:
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Lor...
Join us today with guest author Heather Webb as she shares some fun facts about Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner!
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Paired this episode with:
Heather: Dry Bordeaux and Platinum Jubilee Tea
Lori: Daou 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
Eliza: 2017 Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon
What Heather is reading:...
Today I’m going to be sharing with you a bit of history about Fred and Adele Astaire, the famous dancing siblings. Before Fred was paired with Ginger Rogers, he was dancing on stage with his older and more famous sister.
What are we drinking?
Eliza – Simply Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State
Lori – Ruffino Prosecco Rose D.O.C. Sparkling Wine
What is Eliza reading?
Such a Quiet Place by Megan Miranda
A book...
Alison Stuart joins us to talk about Singaporean culture in the early twentieth century and drawing character inspiration from real life people.
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Paired this episode with:
Alison: Tea
Lori: Hot water with Lemon and Honey
Eliza: Fabbioli Chardonnay
What Alison is reading:
The Ian Ru...
Lori Ann Bailey explores mob life during Prohibition 1920s in Chicago .
Paired this episode with:
Lori: High Ball (traditionally made with ginger ale and whisky)
Eliza: Fit Vine - Red Blend
St Valentine's Day Massacre Victims:
1. Peter Gusenberg, a front-line enforcer for the Moran organizations
2. Frank Gusenberg, the brother of Peter Gusenberg and also an enforcer
3. Albert Kachellek (alias...
Christine Wells joins Eliza and Lori for a fun chat about the real Miss Moneypenny -- hello spies and James Bond!
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Paired this episode with:
Christine: Nicholas Feuillatte Champagne
Lori: Fabbioli Vineyards, Cabernet Franc
Eliza: Josh Sauvignon Blanc
What Christine is reading:
On this episode, Eliza chats with Lori about the women rebels during the Jacobite rebellion in Scotland, and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Paired with this episode:
Eliza -- The Fableist, Merlot
Lori -- Josh, Cabernet Sauvignon
What Eliza is reading this week:
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Eliza's book:
The Rebel Wears Plaid
Our Websites-- find our links to social media on our websites and si...
Cecelia Mecca joins us to talk about the beginning of the Scottish Wars of Independence, William Wallace, and Edward I of England.
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Paired this episode with:
Cecelia: Pinot Noir
Lori: Josh Cabernet Sauvignon
Eliza: Josh Cabernet Sauvignon
What Cecelia is reading:
Without a Hitch by...
Lori Ann Bailey shares the meaning of the Yellow Candle, history of Holocaust Remembrance and the beginnings of the Violins of Hope.
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Paired this episode with:
Lori: Imagery Cabernet Sauvignon
Eliza: Josh Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi
What Lori is reading this week:
The Ten Thousand D...
Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Canadian author Bryn Turnbull. On this episode we’re going to talk about the eldest daughter of the last tsar of Imperial Russia, Grand Duchess Olga Romanov.
Paired with this episode:
Bryn: Gin Cocktail
Eliza: Okay, Where's the Pool rose from When and Where
Lori: Ravenel Grand Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon
What Bryn is reading this week:
Big Friendshi...
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