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Welcome! In this episode, we discuss literary classics and explore the lives of Mary Ann Evans, aka George Elliot, and Harper Lee. We also discuss the Industrial Revolution and how it impacted the many genres and works we will discuss this season. Join us on this literary adventure!
Hosts:
Keeli, Alyssa, and Lauren Ebben
Music from Pixabay.
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Hello, and welcome to season two of 1 Topic, 3 Takes! This season we've decided to talk about literary works and, oh boy, we have some stories for you all. This episode is all about why we like books, why we chose them for the season, and just a general introduction to our topic. So give it a listen, and, if you like it, join us for the first official episode that drops on January 1st, 2025!
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Summer Adventures by SergePavkinMusic
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Welcome to the final episode of the season! This week, we discuss Marion Davies, film actress and lover of the newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. Additionally, we take a look at the history of film and the famous axe murders in Vallisca, Iowa. Grab a seat and join us as we dive into history and mystery!
Note: When Lauren talks about the Hays Code affecting the release of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, it was in fact the MPAA rating system and not the code. The Hays Code ended in 1968 and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre ended in 1974.
Hosts:
Keeli Ebben
Alyssa Ebben
Lauren Ebben
Sources:
"The History of Film Timeline - All Eras of Film History Explained" by Chris Heckmann
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/the-history-of-film-timeline/
"SAG-AFTRA Approves Deal to End Historic Strike" by Gene Maddaus
https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/sag-aftra-tentative-deal-historic-strike-1235771894/
"The SAG-AFTRA strike in Hollywood, explained" by Lindsay Lowe and Candice Williams
"Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies" by Kino Lorber (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ5KafX9pZA
"Marion Davies" by Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Davies
Music from Pixabay:
"Summer Adventures" by SergePavkinMusic
"Tempo do Gavotta (1920) - Lisanella Gentili (Brass and Strings)" by GregorQuendel
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Hello! This week's episode is brought to you by the Russian Empire. Our sponsors today are Empress Catherine the Great and her lover, Grigory Orlov. Furthermore, we discuss the history of Russia, dancing princes and princess, and some other stuff. Honestly, this one went off the rails a lot so you'll just have to listen for yourself. Join us for another episode of 1 Topic, 3 Takes!
Hosts:
Keeli Ebben
Alyssa Ebben
Lauren Ebben
Sources:
Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie (audiobook)
"The Story of Catherin the Great" by Meilan Solly of Smithsonian Magazine
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-catherine-great-180974863/
"Peter the Great" by Liana Miate
https://www.worldhistory.org/Peter_the_Great/
"Biography of Peter III, Emperor of Russia" by saint-petersburg.com
http://www.saint-petersburg.com/royal-family/peter-iii/#:~:text=Upon%20arriving%20in%20Russia%2C%20the,the%20scholar%20Jacob%20von%20Staehlin
"Grigory Orlov: Russian military officer" by The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Grigory-Orlov
"Catherine the Great - Empress Catherine at Last - Extra History - Part 3" by Extra History (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtlxbyzd7Vg
"Grigory Orlov" by Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigory_Orlov
"The Twelve Dancing Princesses" by Wikipedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Dancing_Princesses
Music from Pixabay:
"Summer Adventures" by SergePavkinMusic
"Russian Fun" by Muzaproduction
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Hello and welcome back to 1T3Ts!
In this week's episode, we delve into spycraft and discuss Mata Hari, one of the most controversial spies of World War I. Was she the devious spy everyone said she was? Was she connected to the mysterious Harry Houdini? Also, Alyssa shares a secret.
Hosts:
Keeli Ebben
Alyssa Ebben
Lauren Ebben
Sources:
"Secrets and Spies of the First World War" by Rebecca Simpson
https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/secrets-spies-first-world-war/
"World War I: Espionage and Counter-Subversion" by Professor Christopher Andrew
https://www.mi5.gov.uk/history/mi5s-early-years/world-war-i
"Evolution of Espionage in America by INTEL.gov
https://www.intelligence.gov/evolution-of-espionage
"Femme Fatales: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of the Archetype" by Reed Enger
https://www.arthistoryproject.com/subjects/people/femme-fatales/
"Espionage from neutral Holland in WW1" by The History Press
https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/espionage-from-neutral-holland-in-world-war-i/?ps=9
"The Lives and Loves of History's Most Notorious Women" by Elizabeth Kerri Mahon (book)
"Mata Hari - Dancer, Lover, Spy" by Biographics (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu3Cb0nDr8g
"Mata Hari - The Beautiful Spy | Dancer or Scapegoat? | Full Historical Documentary" by Get.factual (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WF3rA8ItmY
"Mata Hari: Dutch Dancer and Spy" by The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mata-Hari-Dutch-dancer-and-spy
Music from Pixaby:
Summer Adventures by SergePavkinMusic
Spy Jazz by SergeQuadrado
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Welcome back to 1 Topic 3 Takes!
This week, we delve into the court of King Louis XIV, king of France who reigned from 1642 to 1715. We discuss Philippe I, Duke of Orleans (brother to Louis XIV) and his lover Philippe de Lorraine. We even take a trip across the pond to talk about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692-1693. Join us on this fantastic journey!
Hosts:
Keeli Ebben
Alyssa Ebben
Lauren Ebben
Sources:
"The Extraordinary Life of Philippe I, Duke of Orleans" by Laura Moore
https://www.storyofacity.com/2021/06/22/philippe-i-duke-orleans/
"Philippe I, Duke of Orleans" by Chateau de Versailles
https://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/great-characters/philippe-i-duke-orleans
"Madame Palatine's Burn Book, Part 1" by Elyse
https://secondglancehistory.com/madame-palatines-burn-book-part-1/amp/
"Philippe, Chevalier de Lorraine" by Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe,_Chevalier_de_Lorraine
"The Chevalier de Lorraine - Lover of Philippe d'Orleans" by The Kings of France
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68KeIN_CJHM
"A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials" by Jess Blumberg
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/
"Salem Witch Trials" by History.com Editors
https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials
Music from Pixabay:
Summer Adventures by SergePavkinMusic
The Britons by kmacleod
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Hello all!
Welcome back to another episode of 1 Topic 3 Takes. This week, we discuss the history of LGBTQ+ in Europe, the famous diarist Anne Lister, and the coded diaries she left behind. Join us as we rewrite history!
Hosts:
Keeli Ebben
Alyssa Ebben
Lauren Ebben
Sources:
"Gay rights movement born in 19th century Germany, scholar says" by University College Press Journals
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/643119
"The right to love: A brief history of LGBTQ+ Rights in Europe" by Annika Pietrus
https://www.thenewfederalist.eu/the-right-to-love-a-brief-history-of-lgbtq-rights-in-europe?lang=fr
“LGBT/queer sexuality, history of, Europe,” by Surya Monro - The International Encyclopedia of Human Sexuality
"Anne Lister" by Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Lister
"The Life and Loves of Anne Lister" by Rebecca Woods
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/the_life_and_loves_of_anne_lister
"The Anne Lister Story" by Helena Whitbread
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWMMdnz0jbY
"Anne Lister's Story" by Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
"Excerpts from Anne Lister's Personal Diaries" by Victorian Queer Archives
https://victorianqueerarchive.omeka.net/items/show/30
Music from Pixabay:
Summer Adventures by SergePavkinMusic
Ancient Legend by SergePavkinMusic
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Welcome!
This week, we discuss George Villiers, the lover of King James I of England. In this outrageous episode, we discuss the famous Gunpowder Plot of 1605 (if you've seen V for Vendetta, you're already ahead), rich boy issues and mommy problems, and, of course, a female serial killer from Hungary. So strap in as we tell stories that sometimes redefine history. Enjoy!
Hosts:
Keeli Ebben
Alyssa Ebben
Lauren Ebben
Sources:
James VI and I by National Museums of Scotland
https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/scottish-history-and-archaeology/james-vi-and-i/
The Honeymoon of James VI and Anne of Denmark by Amy Licence
https://www.historyextra.com/membership/honeymoon-james-vi-anna-denmark/
James VI and I (r. 1567-1625) by the Royal Website
https://www.royal.uk/james-vi-and-i-r-1567-1625
Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot by Historic Royal Palaces
https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/guy-fawkes-and-the-gunpowder-plot/#gs.82g4gr
George Villiers by Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Villiers,_1st_Duke_of_Buckingham
The King's Favorite: George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUKHistoryofEngland/George-Villiers-Duke-Of-Buckingham/
Music from Pixaby:
Summer Adventures by SergePavkinMusic
Paths of the Forefathers by SergePavkinMusic
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Hello all!
This week, we discuss Vannozza dei Cattanei, the mistress of Pope Alexander VI. In this episode, we talk about one of Alyssa's favorite topics: the Pope! We also talk about the famous mistress herself and dive exorcisms and animated movies. Join us as we faceplant into the Renaissance!
Hosts:
Keeli Ebben
Alyssa Ebben
Lauren Ebben
Sources:
'Alexander VI' by New World Encyclopedia
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Alexander_VI
'Banquet of Chestnuts' by Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banquet_of_Chestnuts
'Borgia Family' by Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Borgia-family
'The Borjias: The Hidden History' by GJ Meyer
'Vannozza dei Cattanei - The Pope's Mistress' by Amy Eloise Kelly
https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/the-royal-mistresses-series/royal-mistresses-series-vannozza-dei-cattanei-popes-mistress/
'Vannozza dei Cattanei, Mother of Borgias, Mistress of a Cardinal' by Jone Johnson Lewis
https://www.thoughtco.com/vannozza-dei-cattanei-3529704
'Exorcisms: The Centuries-Long History of Expelling Evil' by Elizabeth Yuko
https://www.history.com/news/exorcisms-christianity-gospels-movie
'Martin Luther's 95 Theses' by Alexa Barta
https://study.com/academy/lesson/martin-luther-the-95-theses-and-the-birth-of-the-protestant-reformation.html#:~:text=The%20main%20arguments%20presented%20by,not%20by%20doing%20good%20deeds
'Exorcisms in the Catholic Church' by Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcism_in_the_Catholic_Church
Music from Pixaby:
Summer Adventures by SergePavkinMusic
Medieval Storyteller by FreeGroove
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This week, we discuss Hugh Despenser the Younger, the ill-fated lover of King Edward II of England. In this episode, we rewrite history and tell the story of a failed king, a previously unknown meet-cute, and a ghostly tale about a witch and her crow. Join us as we dive into the 14th century!
Hosts:
Keeli Ebben
Alyssa Ebben
Lauren Ebben
Sources:
'The Despensers: The Rise and Fall of a Medieval Family' by Kathryn Warner (book)
'The Anglo-Scottish Wars (or the Wars of Scottish Independence)' by Ben Johnson (website - article)
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-AngloScottish-Wars-or-Wars-of-Scottish-Independence/
'In profile: King Edward II' by History Extra (website - article)
https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/kings-and-queens-in-profile-edward-ii
'Ghosts in Medieval Literature' by Kathryn Walton (website -article)
https://www.medievalists.net/2021/10/ghosts-in-medieval-literature/
'Witch of Berkeley' by Wikipedia (website - article)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_of_Berkeley
'3 Curious Medieval Ghost Stories' by Historyextra.com
'Kathryn Warner - Hugh Despenser the Younger' by The Mortimer History Society (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYnL5ybFadg
'Hugh Despenser the Younger: The Most Hated Briton of the Fourteenth Century' by MedievalMadness (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGtSsO-Zll8
'Hugh Despenser the Younger' by Wikipedia (website - article)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Despenser_the_Younger
Music from Pixaby:
Summer Adventures by SergePavkinMusic
Echo of Antiquity by SergePavkinMusic
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A podcast where we take 1 topic and discuss its history, important people and crazy stories related to it.
Hosts:
Keeli Ebben
Alyssa Ebben
Lauren Ebben