Best High Tea History Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 4.6. Tea in Colonial America 58:03

2d ago58:03

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Burned, hanged, and symbolically “executed,” tea was a controversial commodity in 1770s America. This week we talk to Dr James Fichter about tea consumption, bans, the protests like the Boston Tea Party in the years leading up to the Revolutionary War. Dr Fichter’s new book is Tea: Consumption, Politics, and Revolution, 1773-1776.…

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Francoise Gilot: Lions Mate With LIONS! 1:34:52

2d ago1:34:52

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With more and more people becoming energy-conscious and wanting to save the planet from global climate change, theres an increased interest in home wind turbines.

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With more and more people becoming energy-conscious and wanting to save the planet from global climate change, theres an increased interest in home wind turbines.

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Playing sports outdoors has gotten exceptionally toasty.

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Playing sports outdoors has gotten exceptionally toasty.

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Nothing beats a breath of fresh air, but air can be contaminated by chemicals, soot, wildfire smoke, and other forest fire byproducts, making an air quality monitor a valuable tool.

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Nothing beats a breath of fresh air, but air can be contaminated by chemicals, soot, wildfire smoke, and other forest fire byproducts, making an air quality monitor a valuable tool.

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There are a bafflingly large number of asteroids floating around the solar system.

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There are a bafflingly large number of asteroids floating around the solar system.

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Infiniti just debuted an all-new version of its full-size SUV, the QX80, with big changes.

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Infiniti just debuted an all-new version of its full-size SUV, the QX80, with big changes.

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Sippin With John Cena: They Not Like Us 39:29

3d ago39:29

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A legend has announced his retirement! Looks like we're at the end of the John Cena era for sure! Although we're bummed he's at the end of his WWE run, we're lucky enough to have him coming back to one of our favorite shows & more! We'll get into it! Plus Kendrick Lamar dropped his long awaited video for "They Not Like Us" we'll break down all the …

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The world's second largest aircraft manufacturer Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge related to two 737 Max crashes that left more than 300 people dead between 2018 and 2019 ...

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The world's second largest aircraft manufacturer Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge related to two 737 Max crashes that left more than 300 people dead between 2018 and 2019 in Indonesia and Ethiopia.

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The Venus fly trap ( Dionaea muscipula) captivates with its clever approach to survival, thriving in the coastal wetlands of North and South Carolina.

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The Venus fly trap ( Dionaea muscipula) captivates with its clever approach to survival, thriving in the coastal wetlands of North and South Carolina.

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Google is keen to follow the rest of the tech industry in putting AI features everywhere it possibly can.

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Google is keen to follow the rest of the tech industry in putting AI features everywhere it possibly can.

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Hospital lobbies are an odd place to spend an afternoon.

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Hospital lobbies are an odd place to spend an afternoon.

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Pedestrian deaths by car surged 19 percent from 2019 to 2022.

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Pedestrian deaths by car surged 19 percent from 2019 to 2022.

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S7E7 - Celtic Spirituality with Morpheus Ravenna 1:10:51

5d ago1:10:51

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Magick Kitchen, Elyse and Leandra sit down with Morpheus Ravenna, historian and author of "Magic of the Otherworld". We discuss the complications and misconceptions of 'Celtic' spirituality and cultures, and look at the practices we do have record of and what we don't and how one might actually practic…

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The Carhartt Detroit work jacket is an unlikely darling in the vintage clothing world.

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The Carhartt Detroit work jacket is an unlikely darling in the vintage clothing world.

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Bringing a vibrant bouquet into your home is not just about the instant beautythese flowers can maintain their freshness and continue to brighten your space with the right care.

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Bringing a vibrant bouquet into your home is not just about the instant beautythese flowers can maintain their freshness and continue to brighten your space with the right care.

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Whether you're trying to prepare for upcoming storms or just get ready for a long road trip, a big battery pack can really make your life a lot better.

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Whether you're trying to prepare for upcoming storms or just get ready for a long road trip, a big battery pack can really make your life a lot better.

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Generative AI is filling up the web at a rapid rate, and while we're weighing up the consequences for education , energy , and human creativity, it's making it much harder to trust anything that ...

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Generative AI is filling up the web at a rapid rate, and while we're weighing up the consequences for education , energy , and human creativity, it's making it much harder to trust anything that appears online.

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If you live anywhere from central Virginia to southern New England, youve probably witnessed the hordes up close: Massive numbers of polka-dotted pests clustered on vines, branches, and buildings.

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If you live anywhere from central Virginia to southern New England, youve probably witnessed the hordes up close: Massive numbers of polka-dotted pests clustered on vines, branches, and buildings.

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Scientists and enthusiastic dog owners alike have long quibbled about what attributes or tendencies make one animal smarter or more intelligent than another.

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Scientists and enthusiastic dog owners alike have long quibbled about what attributes or tendencies make one animal smarter or more intelligent than another.

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Until 2019, the computer system that controlled the USA's nuclear arsenal famously relied on eight-inch floppy disks, a format you probably have to be in your fifties to have ever laid eyes on.

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Until 2019, the computer system that controlled the USA's nuclear arsenal famously relied on eight-inch floppy disks, a format you probably have to be in your fifties to have ever laid eyes on.

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The July 4 long holiday weekend is here, and while you should certainly spend it relaxing with friends and family, it's also a time to score excellent discounts on the latest gear.

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The July 4 long holiday weekend is here, and while you should certainly spend it relaxing with friends and family, it's also a time to score excellent discounts on the latest gear.

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A wireless soundbar can change the entire feel of your home theater.

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A wireless soundbar can change the entire feel of your home theater.

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Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?

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Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?

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Katsushika Hokusai: This Old Man MAD About ART! 1:08:49

9d ago1:08:49

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いらっしゃいませ, Irasshaimase, WELCOME to our HOKUSAI epic-sode! We FUCKING LOVE this guy and are so excited to share his life story with YOU ALL. Our most beloved friends and listeners. This one has it all... ghost stories, fellatio performing squid, and more! Come join us as we go through the long life of our dear Hokusai. There will be sake, there will…

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This month, the burgeoning era of private spaceflight takes a big step forward.

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This month, the burgeoning era of private spaceflight takes a big step forward.

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Humans are not the only animal species that tries to heal wounds or even perform amputations .

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Humans are not the only animal species that tries to heal wounds or even perform amputations .

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160_映画『生きる』の感想_My thoughts on the movie Living

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Furigana and English scripts are on my website: https://www.nihongoforyou.com/episodes/160my-thoughts-on-thenbspmovie-living [Japanese script] 最近、いい映画を立て続けに見ています。自分の好みに合う作品を見つけたときの喜びはひとしおですね。さて、今日は最近見て良かった映画を、みなさんに共有します。『生きる Living』という映画です。オリヴァー・ハーマナス監督の作品で、1952年に製作された黒澤明監督の映画をリメイクしたものです。脚本を手がけたのは、ノーベル文学賞受賞作家のカズオ・イシグロさんです。あらすじを簡単にお話します。舞台となるのは、195…

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Over the course of the past decade or so, grocery shoppers at outlets large and small have become accustomed to automated self-checkout stations that reduce the number of human cashiers required ...

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Over the course of the past decade or so, grocery shoppers at outlets large and small have become accustomed to automated self-checkout stations that reduce the number of human cashiers required to scan and weigh items.

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Theyre scaly, covered in armor, and hiding a secret identity.

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Theyre scaly, covered in armor, and hiding a secret identity.

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If you've ever found yourself stretched out on a seaside dune in the blistering August sun, pining for the cool rejuvenation of a fresh mint tea, you've understood the allure of a cooler.

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If you've ever found yourself stretched out on a seaside dune in the blistering August sun, pining for the cool rejuvenation of a fresh mint tea, you've understood the allure of a cooler.

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Sippin With Axel Foley: Let's Got To The Movies! 46:41

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We're back from our break & ready to go to the movies with you all! The legend is back! Eddie Murphy reprises his role as the iconic Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop 4. Mark Walberg loses his hair and his mind in "Flight Risk". Brandy returns to the horror genre with A24's "The Front Room". Hugh Grant like we've never seen him before as he plays a c…

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Whether sourced from a bustling grocery store, a local farmers market, or even your own garden , fruits and vegetables come into contact with numerous surfaces and hands during their journey to your ...

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Whether sourced from a bustling grocery store, a local farmers market, or even your own garden , fruits and vegetables come into contact with numerous surfaces and hands during their journey to your kitchen.

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Life, as they say, comes at you fast.

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Life, as they say, comes at you fast.

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Certain health trends seem to gain and lose popularity in cyclical patterns again and again every few years.

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Certain health trends seem to gain and lose popularity in cyclical patterns again and again every few years.

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When I sneeze, everyone knows about it.

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When I sneeze, everyone knows about it.

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Weve already track-tested the twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid McLaren Artura at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and ripped flat-out in one across the wilds of Idaho at 200 mph in one, so whats the next act ...

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Weve already track-tested the twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid McLaren Artura at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and ripped flat-out in one across the wilds of Idaho at 200 mph in one, so whats the next act for McLarens second-generation super sports car?

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They may not have the name recognition that some of the bigger players command, but Nakamichi makes some of the best (if not the best) wireless surround sound systems on the market.

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They may not have the name recognition that some of the bigger players command, but Nakamichi makes some of the best (if not the best) wireless surround sound systems on the market.

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In Head Trip , PopSci explores the relationship between our brains, our senses, and the strange things that happen in between.

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In Head Trip , PopSci explores the relationship between our brains, our senses, and the strange things that happen in between.

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S5E11 - Spilling Tea, 2024 Pride Edition 1:14:39

15d ago1:14:39

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Let’s end Pride 2024 with a bang! For this episode, Dave is taking a break from his series on First Times and he’s selected a few of his favorite moments when interviewees shared profound thoughts about queerness, community, identity and, of course, there are a lot of things to say about sex. So put your …

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Physical books will always have their loyal fansand rightly sobut there's a lot to be said for the audiobook.

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Physical books will always have their loyal fansand rightly sobut there's a lot to be said for the audiobook.

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Episode 4.5. The Undesirables: How Britain Locked Away a Generation 1:05:25

16d ago1:05:25

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Under the 1913 Mental Deficiency Act, Britain imprisoned 50,000 people as “moral imbeciles.” Many of them were young women—working class, poor or unwed mothers, often victims of sexual assault—and most were confined to so-called Mental Deficiency Colonies for the rest of their lives. It was all down to eugenics; as the middle-class birth rate decli…