Eliza Knight

History, Books & Wine Podcast

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Raising a glass to books and the past with your host Eliza Knight! Welcome to History, Books and wine where we chat about books and fun historical tidbits all while raising a glass of vino!

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Eliza Knight

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Lori Ann Bailey gives the gruesome details on Chinese Water Torture, The Wheel, and Foot Binding. 12.09.2019 24:02

Welcome to episode 31 with your host this week, Lori Ann Bailey, as she explores torture for information, punishment, and beauty. Does Chinese water torture really work? Why can being on the wheel mean a swift death or one prolonged for days? What would posses a woman to break her own feet? Find the answers on this episode. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future s...

Medieval Torture was a Real Pain in the... with Eliza Knight 05.09.2019 24:41

Welcome to Episode 30! Take a deep breath and get ready to dig into this month's exciting topic--TORTURE! Eliza starts us off with three breathtakingly horrible torture devices--the Scold's Bridle, the Iron Maiden and Judas's Cradle. Pour a glass of wine and prepare to cringe! Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@g...

Why We Would Make Horrible Spies 29.08.2019 58:03

This month’s Happy Hour with Lori Ann Baily, Eliza Knight and Madeline Martin delves into the nitty gritty of spy work…and why we would be terrible spies. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was paired with: Eliza: Babe Rose Bubbles Lori: Bota Box Madeline: Target House Wine Rose What we read this wee...

Lori Ann Bailey explores the life of Casanova - lover, musician, scholar, con-artist, and SPY! 22.08.2019 30:13

Welcome to episode 28 with your host this week, Lori Ann Bailey, as she dives into the tumultuous life of Giacomo Casanova. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was paired with: Bota Box – Cabernet Sauvignon What I read this week: The Alice Network: https://amzn.to/2Zk3TCD My book (available online wh...

Madeline Martin Spying on Spies with Mata Hari 15.08.2019 21:23

Madeline Martin delves into Mata Hari’s life - from potential kindergarten teacher to exotic dancer to spy! Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was paired with: Madeline Martin: Gnarly head 1924 Double Black We I read this week: Find Her by Lisa Gardner: https://amzn.to/2KAlRwD My book : The Highland...

Eliza Presents Grace Elliott "Daly the Tall" -- A Courtesan With a Talent for Spying 08.08.2019 19:21

Welcome to Episode 26! Are you ready to get your spy on? On today's show, Eliza Knight dives into the mysterious history of the lovely Scotswoman, Grace Elliott aka Daly the Tall, born Grissel Dalrymple. An epic beauty whose height was noted at being 6 feet took society by storm, until a dalliance left her reputation in tatters. With her only recourse to become a courtesan, she leaps in with...

Historical Happy Hour with Madeline, Eliza, and Lori on Handbags, Wigs, and Belts, Oh My... 01.08.2019 55:32

Lori Ann Bailey, Eliza Knight, and Madeline Martin share everything the fashionable medieval person needed to accessorize, protect their head, and carry their valuables. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was paired with: Eliza Knight: Josh Rose Lori Ann Bailey: Curious Beasts Blood Red Wine Madeli...

Stepping into the Shoes of History with Eliza Knight 25.07.2019 23:13

Welcome to Episode 24! On today's show, Eliza Knight walks us through the shoes of history from the paleolithic era to the 19th century! Find out how she was tripped by a Roman soldier, who invented sneakers, and what types of shoes early man wore. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was paired with...

Lori Ann Bailey guides us through man/womankind's love of personal adornments - JEWELRY. 18.07.2019 33:22

Welcome to episode 23 with your host this week, Lori Ann Bailey, who takes us on a tour of the history of personal adornments, wedding rings, and mourning jewelry. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was paired with: Bota Box – Cabernet Sauvignon Fun things I talked about: The Art of Mourning: https:...

Madeline Martin Doffs Her Cap to The History of Hats 11.07.2019 30:55

Madeline Martin goes mad on hats for you! Learn what syphilis has to do with hats, what kind of a statement the first top hat made and just how tall those hennins really got. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was paired with: Madeline Martin: Art of the Cooper Cabernet Sauvignon We I read this wee...

A Celebratory Happy Hour Recognizing Amazing Women in American History 04.07.2019 46:47

Lori Ann Bailey, Eliza Knight and Madeline Martin kick off this 4thof July with talking about incredible women in our American history! Listen to find out about the incredible feats of Harriet Tubman, Hellen Keller and Clara Barton. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was paired with: Madeline Martin:...

Lori Ann Bailey Shares Her Knowledge of "The Maid of Orleans" - Joan of Arc 27.06.2019 26:07

Welcome to episode 20 with your host this week, Lori Ann Bailey, who will be sharing the history of Joan of Arc and how she became a saint. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was paired with: Josh Operation Gratitude Lodi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon What I read this week: Ribbons of Scarlet by Kate Q...

Madeline Martin Walks the Wild Side with Grace O'Malley 20.06.2019 26:29

Madeline Martin is introducing you to the famed pirate, Grace O’Malley, whose story is filled with rebellion, betrayal…and a tidbit about a lace hanky. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was paired with: Apothic Crush Check out their awesome website: https://www.apothic.com We I read this week: Bre...

Eliza Knight Shares the Struggle of the Queen of All Warrior Queens -- Boudica 13.06.2019 23:21

Welcome to Episode 18 with your host, Eliza Knight who leaps back into ancient Britain, bringing to life Queen Boudica, a woman who is still to this day celebrated as a national heroine and a symbol of the struggle for justice and independence. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Eliza paired this episode with: Murphy...

It's Wine O'Clock! Eliza, Lori & Madeline share historical tidbits & fun facts about wine! 06.06.2019 1:20:45

Welcome to Happy Hour with your hosts, Eliza Knight, Madeline Martin and Lori Ann Bailey. Are you ready to learn all about the history of wine, and the varieties available? Want to know how old the oldest bottle is? How about the most expensive? How fast does a champagne cork travel? Ready, set, cheers! Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybo...

Lori Ann Bailey Wets Your Whistle With Everything You Need To Know About Whisky 30.05.2019 31:35

Welcome to episode 16 with your host this week, Lori Ann Bailey, who will be sharing the history of whisky along with some fun facts and examples of how everyone from kings to farmers love the malted libation. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was paired with: Glenlivet Scotch and Jim Beam Bourbon Ad...

Brewing Up Some Beer History with Madeline Martin 23.05.2019 29:25

Welcome to episode 15 with your host this week, Madeline Martin who will be sharing the history of beer and ale (and what the difference between those two is) as well as a little bit of German. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was paired with: Yuengling Lager – YUM! We I read this week: Say Yes...

Get Your Liquor Knowledge on With Eliza! 16.05.2019 25:55

Welcome to episode 14 with your host Eliza Knight who is talking about all things liquor--and may just get you saying "time for a trip to the spirit store!" Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Eliza paired this episode with an Amaretto sour! Eliza read this week: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware https://amz...

Lori Ann Bailey, Eliza Knight, and Madeline Martin Share Their Knowledge of Historical Hygiene From Their Annual Retreat On Cape Fear River 09.05.2019 1:12:18

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. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com We paired episode thirteen with these...

Lori Ann Bailey Takes Us On A Tour Of A Medieval Kitchen 02.05.2019 27:00

Welcome to episode 12 with your host Lori Ann Bailey, who is exploring the medieval kitchen, cooking and what people ate in the middle ages versus what we eat now! Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Lori paired episode one with these wines: Adega Vila Real 2013 Douro Doc from Portugal Links to a list of when foods wer...

Madeline Martin goes medieval on medicine 25.04.2019 30:51

Welcome to episode 11 with your host this week, Madeline Martin who is discussing health in the medieval period, including staggering life expectancy stats and some pretty bizarre cures they used back then. It will make you appreciate the 21stcentury for sure! Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com This episode was pa...

Digging into Dirt with Eliza -- AKA How to Clean a Medieval Castle 18.04.2019 18:48

Welcome to episode 10 with your host Eliza Knight who is digging into the medieval dirt--literally--this week with how to clean your medieval castle. Surprise, some things are still pretty similar to today! Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Eliza paired episode one with these wines: Sledgehammer, Cabernet Sauvignon ...

Happy Hour with Historical Figures and a Historical Fact True False Drinking Game 10.04.2019 1:03:49

Welcome to Happy Hour with your hosts, Eliza Knight, Madeline Martin and Lori Ann Bailey. Learn a little more about some famous figures in history and enjoy our history true/false drinking game (we sure did!) Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com We paired episode one with these wines: Lori - Kenwood Vineyards 2015 Merlo...

Lori Ann Bailey Gets Serious About Mary, Queen of Scots, and Robert the Bruce - Scottish Royalty and Scandals 04.04.2019 29:29

In this episode Lori Ann Bailey discusses two of the most fascinating and controversial people in Scottish history: Mary, Queen of Scots and Robert the Bruce. Find more on Mary, Queen of Scots, here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary,_Queen_of_Scots Find more on Robert the Bruce, here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_the_Bruce Lori paired this episode with a 2016 Bordeaux, Mouton Cadet, Ba...

Madeline Martin Goes History Happy on Henry VIII and Catherine the Great 27.03.2019 33:17

In this episode Madeline Martin goes full-on history nerd, talking about two of the most fascinating people in history (to her): Henry VIII (with info on ALL the wives) and Catherine the Great, filled with enough drama and scandal to get you through to the next episode. Madeline paired this episode with Truth and Valor Zinfandel: http://www.truthandvalorwinery.com What Madeline listened to this we...