History, Books & Wine Podcast

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Diana Giovinazzo. On this episode we’re going to talk about Maria Carolina Charlotte–the sister of Marie Antoinette. Paired with this episode: Diana: A mocktail, using Martinelli's and strawberry Lori: Josh, Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza: Lexicon, Cabernet Sauvignon Diana's Book: Antoinette's Sister What Diana is Reading: Homecoming by Kat...

Katherine Reay chats with Eliza and Lori about cracking codes, the Berlin Wall and the Cold War. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Katherine: Lemon Tea - Opening up memories from wines past Lori: Black Cherry Polar Seltzer water - Members Mark Malbec Eliza:  Coffee - Prisoner - Cabernet Sauv...

Today is a really exciting episode. We’ve mentioned today’s topic on previous podcasts, and now we get to actually celebrate, and that is the release of CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS: a novel of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe that I co-wrote with Denny S. Bryce. And on this episode we have Denny here to join in the celebration and to discuss the little known friendship between these two incredible women...

Kate Quinn and Janie Change chat with Eliza and Lori about the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and two women from different backgrounds who are brought together by a railroad magnate and then again by a missing Chinese antique crown. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Kate: black coffee - Pr...

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Nev March. On this episode we’re going to talk about the nineteenth-century world of transatlantic voyages and criminal investigations. Paired with this episode: Nev: Water, has a few fav cocktails, but prefers to save calories for chocolate Lori & Eliza: Big Red Monster Cabernet Sauvignon Nev's Book: The Spanish Diplomat's Secret What...

Anna Lee Huber shares her knowledge of the Fortune family and their journey on the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Anna: Pacific Rim, Riesling Lori: Imagery, Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza:  Director's Cut: Lapis Luna, Cabernet Sauvignon What Anna is...

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Alina Adams. On this episode we’re going to talk about Birobidzhan, the world's first Jewish Autonomous Region, shining a light on an aspect of Jewish and Soviet history very few know anything about. Paired with this episode: Alina: Tea but in the evening will have vodka Lori: Tazo Tea but in the evening will have a Josh cab sauv Eliza: Elizabe...

Kathryn Le Veque shares her knowledge of medieval England and her sweeping romance novels that span generations. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Kathryn: Sparkling Water Lori: Yogi - Bedtime Tea & M Malbec from Argentina Eliza:  Director's Cut: Water & Hilltop - J Lohr Caberne...

On today's episode, we're s haring with you a bit of history about the romance between Queen Elizabeth the II and Prince Philip so let’s pour a glass of vino and dive into this royal past. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Lori: Red Blend -- Hot to Trot, Fourteen Hands Eliza:  The...

Elizabeth Kerri Mahon shares her knowledge of infamous women in history in the Empire State (New York.) Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Elizabeth: Water/French 75 Lori: Uppercut: Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza:  Director's Cut: Cabernet Sauvignon What Elizabeth is reading: Desperate Romanti...

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Holley Snaith. On this episode we’re going to talk about famous dance partners Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.  Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Holley: Biltmore Estate Riesling (Also loves the Ginger Rogers Cocktail) Lori: Red Blend -- Hot t...

Eli shares the perilous politics surrounding the founding of the United States during and after the American Revolution. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Eli: Ginger Turmeric Tea/Pinot Grigio or Zinfindel Lori: Positive Energy Tea/Imagery: Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza:  Water/Silver Palm, Caber...

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Evie Dunmore. On this episode we’re going to talk about ancient artifacts and women’s suffrage.  Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Evie: Water in a martini glass, but loves champagne Lori: Bodega San Telmo, Malbec Eliza:  Intrinsic, Cab Sauv W...

Today we’re excited to have two guests joining us – Ashlee and Danielle, who write together as AD Rhine. On this episode we’re going to talk about the women of Troy, and the epic Trojan War.  Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Ashlee: Earl Gray Tea but loves Malbec Danielle: Quinta das Carval...

On this episode we’re going to talk about post WWII New York, survivors of the holocaust and the ballet with guest author Martha Anne Toll. Paired this episode with: Martha: Coffee Lori: Storypoint Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza: J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon What Martha is reading: Transplant by Bernadine Watson The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man by Paul Newman The Boy from Kyiv by Marina Harss Gir...

Aimie shares her knowledge of nineteenth century and post World War II Paris. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Aimie: Cognac Lori: Method: Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza:  LaMarca Prosecco from Italy What Aimie is reading: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Aimie&apo...

E. Elizabeth Watson shares her knowledge of sixteenth century Scotland, harvest festivals, and warring Highland clans. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Elizabeth: Starborough: Sauvignon Blac Lori: McClellan whisky Eliza:  Intrinsic What Elizabeth is reading: The Irish Castle   by Juliet Gau...

On today's happy hour, Eliza discusses the fascinating history behind Queen Elizabeth II’s service during WWII . Paired this episode with: Lori: Francis Coppola: Diamond Collection: Merlot Eliza:  Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon What Eliza is reading: Starling House by Alix Harrow Eliza's Book : The Queen's Faithful Companion Our Websites -- find our links to social media on our websit...

Rebecca shares the legacy of a mother and widow, who against monumental odds, changed the champagne industry. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Rebecca: Pommery Champagne Lori: Yuengling Lager Eliza:  Josh, Red Blend Legacy What Rebecca is reading: Starring Adele Astaire by Eliza Knight High...

On this episode we’re going to talk about “New Women” of the 20th century who were educated, career-minded and independent, and in particular women in the medical field with guest author Janis Daly. Paired this episode with: Janis: Unlocked Dream Signature Cocktail ( https://janisrdaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/The-Unlocked-Path_Book-Club-Kit_OCT-2022.pdf )  Lori: The Arsonist Eliza: Little D...

Join Eliza and Lori as we dive into two of the most haunted destinations in the United States, Gettysburg and the Myrtles Plantation. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Eliza: Butter - Cabernet Sauvignon Lori: Bread & Butter - Pinot Noir What Eliza read: The Disappearance of Astrid Bricar...

Joining us on this episode is England’s joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces and Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust, and acclaimed author Tracy Borman for a happy hour chat about Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I, the mother and daughter who forever changed British history.  Paired this episode with: Tracy: Chateau de Tracy, Sauvignon Blanc (but loves an Aperol Spritz!) Lori: Image...

Join Eliza and Lori as we discuss on of the places on Lori's Historical Holiday Bucket List: Gobekli Tepe. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Eliza: Oblivion, Cabernet Sauvignon Lori: Alamos, Malbec What Lori read: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Our Websites -- find our links to...

On this episode we’re going to talk about Italy, the Italian Renaissance, art and a historical murder with guest author Rob Samborn. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Rob: Artiste, Eyes Wide Shut Lori: Fabbioli Reserve Cabernet Franc Eliza:  Oblivion, Cabernet Sauvignon What Rob is reading:...

Noelle takes us back into the roaring twenties to discuss fashion design conservation of historic costumes. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Noelle: Water Lori: Fabbioli Cultivator Eliza:  Butter Cabernet Sauvignon What Noelle is reading: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Remarkably Bri...