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A lot of people find history or reading or classical music boring, but I‘m determined to take things out of the classroom setting and show you just how fun it all can be! In the time it takes to make a cup of tea, I‘m going to teach you everything from the Black Plague to Opera to Pride and Prejudice. We‘re going to tackle it all in a fun, laid-back setting! I‘m Cay Bluestocking and welcome to my podcast! Here we talk history, arts, music, culture, philosophy, literature, and more! Have a cup of tea with me and let‘s chat!
Episodes
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Brenna joins us once again to talk about Carlos/Charles II of Spain, famous for his distinct Hapsburg features and his short, but tragic life. Also, don't marry your cousins.
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Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
"Frankly my dear, I don't give a da-"
Ever wondered why the films of the past seem so conservative? Turns out there's a good reason for it. The Hollywood Code was responsible for preserving the reputation of Hollywood, but where did it come from? And, more importantly, how did the Code fall apart?
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Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
One of history's forgotten explorers, Admiral Zheng He of the Ming Dynasty of China was once the king of the seas. In this episode, we dig into his incredible voyages, some charming stories about giraffes, and how China could have possibly ruled the world.
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Saturday Mar 12, 2022
Saturday Mar 12, 2022
When we think of the Middle Ages, we might think of knights in shining armor, plague pits, or monks in dim monasteries, but how accurate are these ideas? And what was life really like in the Middle Ages?
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Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Another year has come and gone, and here at Tea Time Thoughts, we're taking another look at the past before we move into this next year. From this year's episodes to guest appearances and collaborations, there are plenty of fun and factual moments to look back on!
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Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
The 2021 blockbuster film Spencer, directed by Pablo Larraín, written by Steven Knight, and starring Kristen Stewart has been one of this season's most teased films and has been praised by numerous critics. I, however, did not care for it and I had a lot of cold medicine because I'm sick again and I was not in the mood to agree with these critics, so here's my review/rant about Spencer.
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Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald published the great American novel, The Great Gatsby. Tiptoeing between the glamour of the Roaring '20s and the futility of the American Dream and invisible class boundaries, we're going to discuss what makes this novel so significant. Also, please be careful behind the wheel.
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Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
The Blood Countess. Lady Dracula. The witch who bathes in the blood of virgins. We know the scary stories, but how well do we know Elizabeth Bathory? In this blood-chilling episode, we unravel the truth behind the story of the she-devil herself. Be warned, this episode is not for the faint of heart.
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Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
If you've ever listened to Boney M's classic song, "Rasputin", you've probably wondered whether or not this crazy tale is actually true. Well, wonder no more! In this episode, we dig into the truth behind the lyrics and the real and wild life of Grigory Rasputin.
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Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
Sometimes classical music can be confusing. How are you supposed to tell the difference between all of these composers and all of these long symphonies? Well, hopefully after this episode you can better understand the Holy Trinity of classical music: Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. Happy listening!
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