History, Books & Wine Podcast

On this episode we’re going to talk about art theft, art forgery and art restoration in Nazi-occupied Paris during WWII with guest author, Bryn Turnbull. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Bryn: Cote de Rose  Lori: Trivento Malbec Reserve Eliza:  Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut Champagne What Bryn i...

On this episode we’re going to talk about librarians who tried to protect banned books and ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances during World War II with guest author, Madeline Martin. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Madeline & Eliza: Klinker Brick Winery Cabernet Sauvigno...

On this episode we’re going to talk about the jazz era in Cincinnati and Chicago, the Great Depression and the Civil Rights movement with Monica Chenault-Kilgore, author of Long Gone, Come Home. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Monica: Southside Cocktail Lori: Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Eli...

Join Eliza and Lori on our season three opener where we share five fun facts about the historic places we visited this summer, Yellowstone National Park and the Irish prison Kilmainham. 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 and Whispering Angel: Rose Lori: Josh:...

Today we’re excited to be hearing from our very own, Eliza Knight as we celebrate the release of Starring Adele Astaire. On this episode we’re going to talk about the legendary starlet of the stage, Adele Astaire.  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: Ruffino Prosecco Eliza:  La Marca Pro...

Join Eliza and Lori on our annual retreat with Brenna and Madeline as we discuss what we love about our favorite historical dramas. 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: Worthy Cabernet Sauvignon Lori & Madeline: Meiomi Pinot Noir Brenna: Cavit Pinot Grigio What Lori is reading: One o...

W e’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-studi...

Shelley Noble takes us on a journey into the Tiffany glass factory in 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: Shelley: Seltzer - RP Sancerre - Sauvignon Blanc Lori: Fabbioli Reserve Cabernet Franc Eliza:  The Fableist Tempranillo What Shelley is reading: Free Thinker by Kimberly A. Hamli...

E. Elizabeth Watson joins Eliza and Lori for a chat about archeology, cowboys and highlanders. 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: Scout Wild - Sauvignon Blanc Lori: Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza:  Menage a Trois – Midnight What Elizabeth is reading: Romance of a Robbery b...

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. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Stephanie: For Bitter For Worse, Saskatoon - Faux...

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. 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 – Nightfall, a Monastrell, Spain Lori – Cavit - Pinot...

Vanessa Riley joins Eliza and Lori for a chat about the Regency Era. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com 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 Prince...

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. 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: Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza:  Butter Chardonnay What...

Jennifer Robson, author of CORONATION YEAR joins us for a happy hour chat about Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Jennifer: Boulevardier cocktail  Lori: Francis Cupola Diamond Collection Merlot Eliza: Lemon Ginger Tea What Jennifer is reading: The Cuban...

Join us for a fun happy hour chat about speakeasies and the prohibition era in the U.S. 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:  Newton Skyside 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Lori: Ruffino Prosecco Rose What Eliza is reading: The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson Eliza's book: Starring Adele Ast...

Stephanie Marie Thornton joins Eliza and Lori for a chat about the revolutionary mother, Mary Wollstonecraft and her famous daughter, Mary Shelley . Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Stephanie: Gingerbread Chai but will be having Chianti with dinner Lori: Francis Copula Diamond Collection Me...

April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank in 180 minutes. Learn about the tragedy and discover what triggered the awful events of that fateful night. 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: Kenwood Merlot Eliza:  Mer Soleil Pinot Noir What Lori is reading: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover Lori'...

Join us today with guest author Heather Webb as she shares some fun facts about Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner! Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com 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 readin...

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 Mega...

Alison Stuart joins us to talk about Singaporean culture in the early twentieth century and drawing character inspiration from real life people. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com P aired this episode with: Alison: Tea Lori: Hot water with Lemon and Honey Eliza:  Fabbioli Chardonnay What Alison is reading: The Ian Rut...

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 (a...

Christine Wells joins Eliza and Lori for a fun chat about the real Miss Moneypenny -- hello spies and James Bond! Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Christine: Nicholas Feuillatte Champagne Lori: Fabbioli Vineyards, Cabernet Franc Eliza:  Josh Sauvignon Blanc What Christine is reading: The Ti...

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: T he 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. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com P aired 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. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com P aired this episode with: Lori: Imagery Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza: Josh Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi What Lori is reading this week: The Ten Thousan...