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!
Podcasting since 2023 • 337 episodes
Superstitions and Traditions
Latest Episodes
#aita Historical Edition: Horatio Storer
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 s...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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23:28
Superstitions: Jumping the Broom
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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23:20
#aita historical edition: Eva Carriere
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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Season 2
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Episode 38
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32:26
Herbal Apothecary: Cold Sore Remedy
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon beewax2 Tablespoons Hemp Seed Oil2 Tablespoons Evening Primrose Oil5 Drops Lavender Essential Oil5 Drops White Camphor Oil5 Drops Eucalyptus Oil
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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7:27
#aita Historical Edition Grandma Gatewood
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 A...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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20:12
