Superstitions and Traditions

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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October 3, 2025 52 secs

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Brief Moment In Time October 1, 1907...The Plaza Hotel in NYC is one of the most recognizable hotels.


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October 2, 1766...food insecurity and inflation have impacted the populace across every region, country, and continent ay various times for centuries.

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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.

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August 29, 2025 2 mins

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August 24, 1751...Thomas Colley was executed for torturing and killing an elderly woman he claimed was a witch.


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August 29, 2025 1 min

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August 25, 1835...sensational journalism began in the 1830s, with The Sun leading the way.


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August 22, 2025 2 mins

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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.




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August 22, 2025 33 mins

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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. 

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August 7, 2025 2 mins

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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.




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August 6, 2025 1 min

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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.


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August 5, 2025 1 min

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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.




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August 3, 2025 1 min

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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...

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August 2, 2025 2 mins

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August 2, 1909...the Lincoln wheat penny was first minted

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August 1, 2025 1 min

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August 1, 1942...The 1942 Musicians' Strike changed the music industry.


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July 30, 2025 18 mins

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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.


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July 15, 2025 23 mins

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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!

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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 hun...

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June 19, 2025 23 mins

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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...

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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.


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Ingredients: 

  • 1 Tablespoon beewax
  • 2 Tablespoons Hemp Seed Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Evening Primrose Oil
  • 5 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
  • 5 Drops White Camphor Oil
  • 5 Drops Eucalyptus Oil

Heat the beeswax in a double boiler until melted, mix in hemp seed and evening primrose oils remove from heat and mix in essential oils.

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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. 

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