History, Books &amp; Wine Podcast

It's time for a Drunk History Trivia Game!! I'm excited to be joined on the show today by Mimi Matthews, Jenni L. Walsh, and Donna Jones Alward.

Paired with this episode:

SPARKLE SAUCE! Also known as sparkling water drinks!
Mimi's Book:
The Muse of Maiden Lane
Jenni's Book:
Ace, Marvel, Spy
Donna's Book:
When the World Fell Silent
Eliza's Book:
Confessions of a Grammar Queen
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Christmas Tidings from Madeline Martin

History, Books & Wine Podcast

12/20/19 • 17 min

Madeline Martin shares the history of Christmas, including cards, trees, presents and Santa!

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This episode was paired with:

Portillo malbec

What I read this week:

Behind Closed Doors by B. A. Paris: https://amzn.to/2EC9En9

My book:

How To Tempt A Duke: https://amzn.to/2Z7tBf4

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January 2nd: Eliza Knight with the history of Hogmanay

January 16th: Happy Hour discussing New Years traditions in history and around the world and GOALS!

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Lori Ann Bailey, Eliza Knight, and Madeline Martin Share Their Knowledge of Historical Hygiene From Their Annual Retreat On Cape Fear River

History, Books & Wine Podcast

05/09/19 • 72 min

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Welcome to Happy Hour with your hosts, Eliza Knight, Madeline Martin and Lori Ann Bailey. Go on a behind the scenes tour of our annual writing retreat while we share fun facts about historical hygiene, our retreat, and one of our favorite wines.

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We paired episode thirteen with these wines:

Undivided, Pinot Noir: This is a fruit forward Pinot Noir that retains a complex palate. Elegant notes of small red fruit combine with hints of spice and smooth vanilla.
Canvas, Cabernet Sauvignon: Our Canvas California Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of cedar and tobacco that complement the lush textures and rich dark fruit flavors found on the palate. Subtle hints of oak and spice, married with lively tannins.

We we read this week:

Before She Knew Him by Peter Swanson: https://amzn.to/2VXyZ5a

Our books (available online where books are sold!):

Lori’s new release -- Highland Salvation : https://amzn.to/2Ula385

Eliza’s The Highlander's Secret Vow: https://amzn.to/2PSbZPR

Madeline’s A Warrior's Heart: https://amzn.to/2WOXlLg

Learn more about what we chatted about:

Follow us at #HistRomRun to see our progress as we train for the Disney Princess Half Marathon.

Great body products and custom gifts - Handmade by TnT: https://www.handmadebytnt.com
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Lori Ann Bailey

Eliza Knight

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May 16th: Eliza Knight shares the history of various alcoholic spirits.

May 23rd: Madeline Martin chats about the evolution of beer.

May 30th: Lori Ann Bailey explores the origins of whiskey.

May 9th: Next Happy Hour! All three of us dive into our favorite libation... WINE.

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A Naughty Rebel Princess - Guest Author - Georgie Blalock

History, Books & Wine Podcast

09/20/22 • 26 min

Author of An Indiscreet Princess joins us for an intimate chat on the royal family.
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This episode was paired with:

Georgie: Diet Pepsi
Eliza: Truth and Valor: Cabernet Sauvignon
Lori: Truth and Valor: Cabernet Sauvignon - Absolutely unplanned that we had the same wine!!!!

What Georgie is reading this week:

Research reading on Francis Cleveland.
Inspired by The President is a Sick Man by: Matthew Alegeo:

Georgie's book:

An Indiscreet Princess
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September 27th: Eliza Knight gives us all the details on the scandalous Mitford sisters.

October 4th: Guest author, Evie Hawtry joins us to talk about And by Fire.

October 11th: Lori Ann Bailey takes us on a haunted history tour of the LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans.

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The Chicago Mafia, Al Capone, Bugs Moran, and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre

History, Books & Wine Podcast

02/14/23 • 34 min

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 "James Clark"), Moran's second in command
4. Adam Heyer, the bookkeeper and business manager of the Moran gang
5. Reinhardt Schwimmer, an optometrist who had abandoned his practice to gamble on horse racing and associate with the gang
6. Albert Weinshank, who managed several cleaning and dyeing operations for Moran; his resemblance to Moran is allegedly may have set the massacre in motion before Moran arrived
7. John May, an occasional car mechanic for the Moran gang and owner of Hi-ball the German shepherd

What Lori is reading:
The Next Ship Home by Heather Webb
Lori's book:
To Have a Highland Thief
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Outfit

Eliza Knight
Sources for this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsmANqH1eAM&ab_channel=TrueCrime%3AMan%27sDarkImagination

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hymie_Weiss

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-Hand-American-criminal-organization

https://www.myalcaponemuseum.com/id129.htm

Listened to “Stuff You Missed in History Class”
https://themobmuseum.org/blog/machine-gun-jack-mcgurn-leads-lists-of-top-5-most-notorious-mob-hitmen/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Valentine%27s_Day_Massacre
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_McGurn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Burke

https://www.thespruceeats.com/classic-highball-cocktail-recipe-761448Alternate theory that Capone wasn't behind the massacre: Get Capone by Jonathan Eig

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Happy Hour -- Our Top 5 (x3!) Favorite Places and Fun Memories from Scotland

History, Books & Wine Podcast

03/13/19 • 97 min

Welcome to Happy Hour with your hosts, Eliza Knight, Madeline Martin and Lori Ann Bailey. The ladies share their top five favorite places/things/memories about Scotland, sharing adventures, and funny anecdotes, what wine they are drinking and what they are reading this week.

We paired episode one with these wines:

Lori --Started with, Clos du Bois, Pinot Grigio

Eliza -- Gabbiano, Dark Knight, Toscano

Madeline -- Chateau Smith - a 2016 Cabernet sauvignon

We we read this week:

Lori read a contemporary romance-- A Princess Theory by Alyssa Cole: https://amzn.to/2T4FuO6

Eliza read a French Revolution,Young Adult novel--Enchantée by Gita Trelease: https://amzn.to/2F5fzRs

Madeline read a historical non-fiction --Time Travelers Guide to Medieval England by Ian Mortimer: https://amzn.to/2IO6oKu

Our books (available online where books are sold!):

Lori’s award winning book, a Scottish historical romance -- Highland Deception : https://amzn.to/2VYQSNl

Eliza’s newest book, a Tudor historical fiction -- Prisoner of the Queen: https://amzn.to/2TBIgzu

Madeline’s newest book, a Regency romance -- Earl of Benton : https://amzn.to/2Vxn9ee

Learn more about the places mentioned:

The Sabhal on Skye - Old barn made into an amazing B&B: https://www.bedandbreakfast.eu/bed-and-breakfast/skeabost/the-sabhal/2044574/

Coinachan Guest House: http://www.coinachan.com/main.htm

Armadale Castle: https://www.armadalecastle.com/

Balvenie Castle: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/balvenie-castle/

Fa’Side Castle: https://www.faside-estate.com

Rogie Falls: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Rogiefalls.shtml

Falls of Foyers: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Fallsoffoyers.shtml

Eilean Donan Castle: https://www.eileandonancastle.com/

Dornoch Castle Hotel: https://www.dornochcastlehotel.com/

Castle Stalker: https://www.castlestalker.com/wp/

Edinburgh Castle: https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/visit

Elephant House Cafe: http://www.elephanthouse.biz/

Writer’s Museum: https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/writers-museum

Whighams Wine Cellars:

Happy Hour -- History of Valentine's Day

History, Books & Wine Podcast

02/07/19 • 68 min

Welcome to Happy Hour with your hosts, Eliza Knight, Madeline Martin and Lori Ann Bailey. The three authors talk about the history behind Valentine's Day -- which goes back to Roman times -- wine, books, writing, pets, audiobooks, health, gift ideas and so much more!

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We paired episode one with these wines:

Lori -- Apothic Crush

Eliza -- Cantina Zacagnini

Madeline -- Black Box, Malbec

We we read this week:

Lori read a Regency romance -- Six Degrees of Scandal by Caroline Linden

Eliza read a Regency romance -- Someone to Love by Mary Balogh

Madeline read a historical fiction -- Medieval Woman, Life in the Middle Ages by Ann Baer
Our book releases (available online where books are sold!):

Lori’s newest book, a Scottish historical romance -- The Highland Guard and His Lady

Eliza’s newest book, a Scottish medieval romance -- The Highlander’s Hellion

Madeline’s newest book, a Regency romance -- Mesmerizing the Marquis

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Write Strong, Read Strong, Live Strong

Check our websites and social media links for #TheListLassies our holiday gift idea lists from some of our favorite things!

Poems/Valentine Readings:

Chaucer’s Parlement of Foules

Duke of Orlean’s Valentine Card

Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Act IV Scene 5

Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s How do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43)

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20th Century American Heiresses, London Society and Women's Rights with Harper St. George

History, Books & Wine Podcast

04/23/24 • 30 min

On this episode we’re going to talk about Harper’s book The Stranger I Wed, American Heiresses, London Society and women’s rights.
Paired with this episode:

Harper: Pinot Noir
Eliza: Bedlam, white blend, Black Ankle vineyard
Harper's Book:
The Stranger I Wed
What Harper is Reading:
Two Little Lies by Liz Carlyle
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Lori Ann Bailey Shines Light on Hanukkah, the "Festival of Lights."

History, Books & Wine Podcast

12/05/19 • 26 min

Lori Ann Bailey Shares the History of Hanukkah, Chanukah, Hanuka. - Any way you spell it (and they're all right), it's still the miracle of lights. Find out the story behind this Jewish holiday, plus learn fun facts about how Hanukkah is celebrated.
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This episode was paired with:

Apothic Red single serve bottles

What I read this week:

The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter: https://amzn.to/2YjTpo4

My book :

Lori Ann Bailey: Eight Kisses: https://amzn.to/2qqmx05
For instructions on how to play dreidel go here: https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/597253/jewish/How-to-Play-Dreidel-Sevivon.htm

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December 19th: Madeline Martin

January 2nd: Eliza Knight

January 16th: Our next Happy Hour!

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Madeline Martin and The Trier Witch Hunt

History, Books & Wine Podcast

10/24/19 • 21 min

Madeline Martin talks the witch trials in Germany that led to thousands of deaths in episode 35 of this episode of History, Books and Wine.

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This episode was paired with:

Ravage Dark Red Wine Blend

What I read this week:

Ribbons of Scarlet: https://amzn.to/33YwKze

My book:

Leila’s Legacy: https://amzn.to/362KT04

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