Superstitions: Tattoos

Superstitions: Tattoos

Author: Kristen August 22, 2025 Duration: 33:59
Send us Fan Mail Tattoos can carry deep personal meaning, varying by individual. Used throughout history tattoos have varied by culture symbolizing a broad array of meaning from criminality to social status, maturity and milestones, strength and service. Tattoos are personal narratives permanently adorning the body, telling a story of love, heritage, personality, hobbies, and events important specifically to the wearer. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear ...

In Superstitions and Traditions, host Kristen leads a curious exploration into the often-overlooked corners of human history. This isn't a dry recitation of dates and events; it's an immersive journey into the minds and daily realities of the people who came before us. Each episode digs into the peculiar, the practical, and the profound beliefs that guided entire cultures. You'll hear about the origins of common traditions, from holiday rituals to everyday customs, and unravel the fascinating logic behind long-held superstitions. The podcast connects these historical threads directly to our modern world, revealing how the fears, hopes, and innovations of our ancestors continue to echo in our lives today. Kristen brings these topics to life with a thoughtful perspective, often weaving in personal reflections and engaging conversations with guests who share their own expertise and experiences. The result is a deeply human look at our collective past, one that emphasizes understanding over mere explanation. If you've ever wondered why we do the things we do or where our strangest beliefs come from, this series offers a compelling and thoughtful investigation. Tune in for a consistently engaging blend of history, culture, and storytelling that makes the past feel vividly present.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Superstitions and Traditions
Podcast Episodes
Brief Moment in Time February 27 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04
Send us Fan Mail February 27, 1890...Mabel Staupers was instrumental in desegregating the US military nursing corps and the American Nursing Association, giving black nurses their rightful place and acknowledgment of the…
Brief Moment in Time February 25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:32
Send us Fan Mail February 25, 1870...Hiriam Revels was swore in as the first black congressman in the US Congress, representing Mississippi in the US House of Representatives. Support the show Thanks for listening! We wo…
Brief Moment in Time February 26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07
Send us Fan Mail February 26, 1926...Tiger Flowers was the first black boxer to earn the title middleweight world champion. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on…
Brief Moment in Time February 23 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Send us Fan Mail February 23, 1881...Benjamin Boseman, a physician who served the Union as a military surgeon in the US Colored Troops, became the first politician elected to three consecutive terms in the South Carolina…
Brief Moment in Time February 24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49
Send us Fan Mail February 24, 1978...Alma Woodsey Thomas devoted her life to teaching kids to appreciate the art created by others, and in 70s began her successful second career creating art of her own for others to appr…
#AITA Historical Edition: Eugene Jacques Bullard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:24
Send us Fan Mail Mr. Ballard dreamed of living in world without fear, and because of the color of his skin he had to leave the US and move to France to live this simple dream. His lived several lives in his short 66 year…
Brief Moment in Time February 21 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48
Send us Fan Mail February 21, 1936...Barbara Jordan was a lawyer, congresswoman, and professor. She was the first black person elected to Texas House, and despite facing racism and sexism was unanimously selected as outs…
Brief Moment in Time February 22 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34
Send us Fan Mail February 22, 1936...Horace Pippin served the US in the World War 1, where he was shot in the right shoulder. Despite his injury and the lifelong issues from it, he was a talented folk artist, one of the…
Brief Moment in Time February 20 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:49
Send us Fan Mail February 20, 1994...At 24 years old, John Singleton was the youngest director ever nominated for an academy award for Best Director for his movie Boyz In the Hood. Support the show Thanks for listening!…
Brief Moment in Time February 19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33
Send us Fan Mail February 19, 1942...The Tuskegee Airmen were an elite group of black US Army Air Corps aviators, the first black pilots in the US military, who served in World War 2. Not only did they assist the US and…