Tea Across Eras

Tea Across Eras

by Rose & Nell

History Society & Culture

Season 1

Driving While Black: The Green Book

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. https://teaacrosseras.com/episode-sources

Pockets: Elusive Luxury

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. https://teaacrosseras.com/episode-sources

Purple, Green, Gold, & Black: The Untold Stories of Mardi Gras

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

As You Wish: The Story of Grutte Pier

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

It's Mardi Gras, Y'all

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

Roses and Rectitude: Christine de Pizan

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.

The Best is Yet to Come (Put That on my Tombstone)

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.

Vigilante, Custodian, Watchdog: What Does History Say?

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

Ed, Rick and Eddie: New Evidence of the Lost Princes

Everyone loves a good mystery, and the disappearance of the sons of Edward IV is one of the most enduring. Join us as we look at recently discovered evidence in the tale of the princes in the tower.

The 4Bs with Lysistrata

If you don't know our girl Lysistrata, gather round. The OG of the 4Bs, she had a solution to resolve the endless wars in her time - no sex.

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