Tea Across Eras

Pompeii is the most famous victim of Vesuvius, but the bay of Naples was filled with towns and villages that felt the wrath of the mountain. Join us as we talk about Herculaneum, death by volcano and the discoveries that continue to be made to this day,

Disasters fascinate us and ancient disasters are no exception. Join us as we introduce a nifty, naughty metropolis and the day it froze in time.

Contains some NSFW Content

There was a time when owning a vehicle was affordable and offered the freedom of travel. But during times of legal segregation, how did Black Americans navigate the open road? The Green Book was there to offer safety and travel without embarrassment.

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Everybody loves a good pocket, but why are they so scarce? Have they always been hard to come by? Join us as we talk about a lady’s best friend, the pocket.

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It's Black History Month! Nell is still thinking about Mardi Gras and wants to find out which parts of Mardi Gras are deeply rooted in Black American cultures.

References

History of Zulu coconuts

Painting Zulu coconuts

Krewe of Zulu

History of Mardi Gras Indians

NPS: NOLA Jazz

Some legends start small, but not this man! Join us as we explore the larger than life tale of Grutte Pier.

Nell reminisces about Mardi Gras adventures, disects a King Cake, and tells a bit about her favorite Krewes & other New Orleans adventures.

Academic fury has never been so pretty as it was at the hands of this literary powerhouse. Join us as we talk all things Christine de Pizan and her celebrated ladies.

We watched the Lisa Frank documentary. Allegedly, it was a toxic place to work. Allegedly, there is a big difference in who owns the work and who creates it. That's not alleged, that's legal stuff. Did you love Lisa Frank? What was your favorite thing? Let's dive into the documentary and discuss the toxicity of "happy" work places.

Vigilantism has been around forever, but why? Do we need it? Does it have a purpose? Are we all just supposed to eat cake?