Today I’m excited to introduce you to our special guest, co-host Sophie Perinot also known as Evie Hawtrey. Sophie is a fellow historical fiction author who you may recognize from titles we’ve written together including A Day of Fire and Ribbons of Scarlet. She also happens to be one of my critique partners and helped in the shaping of my book The …

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger. On this episode we’re going to talk about Chrystyna’s book The American Wife, espionage and WWII. Paired with this episode: Chrystyna: Gin Rickey Eliza: Carmel Road, Cabernet Sauvignon Chrystyna's Book: The American Wife What Chrystyna is Reading: Flight Behavior by Barbara Ki…

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Alix Rickloff. On this episode we’re going to talk about Alix’s book The Last Light Over Oslo, the first female US Minister–Daisy Harriman–and the invasion of Norway by Germany in WWII. Paired with this episode: Alix: Nordic summer cocktail: Norwegian aquavit, aperol and lime juice Eliza: Misfits and…

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Kaia Alderson. On this episode we’re going to talk about her novel In a League of Her Own, the untold story of Effa Manley, a black businesswoman in the male dominated baseball industry, and, currently, the only woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Paired with this episode: Kaia: Lemonade, …

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Debra Borchert. On this episode we’re going to talk about Debra’s book Her Own Revolution, 18th century France, the French Revolution and soup. Paired with this episode: Debra: Vouvray wine by Vignoble Lachateau Eliza: Menage a Trois, Decadence Cabernet Sauvignon Debra's Book: Her Own Revolution What…

Today I’m excited to introduce you to our special guest, Librarian Ash. She works at the Ohio State University in the archives, and has agreed to be my co-host for today's episode on royal pets throughout history. We’re going to be talking about royal pets through history, and given Ash is a huge animal lover, and clearly interested in historical a…

On this episode we’re going to talk about Tosca Lee's book The Long March Home that she wrote with Marcus Brotheron, WWII, American soldiers and the Bataan Death March. Paired with this episode: Tosca: Skinny Margarita Eliza: Clos des Lunes, Luna Blanc Tosca and Marcus's Book: The Long March Home What Tosca is Reading: The Women by Kristin Hannah D…

On this episode we’re going to talk about Harper’s book The Stranger I Wed, American Heiresses, London Society and women’s rights. Paired with this episode: Harper: Pinot Noir Eliza: Bedlam, white blend, Black Ankle vineyard Harper's Book: The Stranger I Wed What Harper is Reading: Two Little Lies by Liz Carlyle Find Harper Online! Find links to El…

Today we're excited to have a guest joining us, author Joan Meyerson. On this episode, we're gonna talk about Paris, Hollywood, and the film industry in the 1960s and 1970s. Paired with this episode: Joan: Hemingway Martini Eliza: Pinot Grigio, Guiliano Rosati Joan's Book: Who Needs Paris? What Joan is Reading: Fairy Tale by Stephen King Where the …

On this episode we’re going to talk about Marie’s book Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly, family history, art quilts and Asheville, North Carolina. Paired with this episode: Marie: Two fingerfuls of Macallen's 12 Scotch Eliza: Biltmore Estate red blend Marie's Book: Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly What Marie is Reading: The Trouble with You by Ellen …

On this episode we’re going to talk about Rachel Linden’s book Recipe for a Charmed Life, French cuisine, good luck charms and family legacies. Paired with this episode: Rachel: Vino Verde, Portuguese wine Eliza: Fog and Light, Cabernet Sauvignon Rachel's Book: Recipe for a Charmed Life What Rachel is Reading: Hello Stranger, Katherine Center Find …

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Diana Giovinazzo. On this episode we’re going to talk about Maria Carolina Charlotte–the sister of Marie Antoinette. Paired with this episode: Diana: A mocktail, using Martinelli's and strawberry Lori: Josh, Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza: Lexicon, Cabernet Sauvignon Diana's Book: Antoinette's Sister What …

Katherine Reay chats with Eliza and Lori about cracking codes, the Berlin Wall and the Cold War. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Katherine: Lemon Tea - Opening up memories from wines past Lori: Black Cherry Polar Seltzer water - Members Mar…

Today is a really exciting episode. We’ve mentioned today’s topic on previous podcasts, and now we get to actually celebrate, and that is the release of CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS: a novel of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe that I co-wrote with Denny S. Bryce. And on this episode we have Denny here to join in the celebration and to discuss the little k…

Kate Quinn and Janie Change chat with Eliza and Lori about the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and two women from different backgrounds who are brought together by a railroad magnate and then again by a missing Chinese antique crown. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com…

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Nev March. On this episode we’re going to talk about the nineteenth-century world of transatlantic voyages and criminal investigations. Paired with this episode: Nev: Water, has a few fav cocktails, but prefers to save calories for chocolate Lori & Eliza: Big Red Monster Cabernet Sauvignon Nev's Book…

Anna Lee Huber shares her knowledge of the Fortune family and their journey on the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Anna: Pacific Rim, Riesling Lori: Imagery, Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza: Director's Cut: …

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Alina Adams. On this episode we’re going to talk about Birobidzhan, the world's first Jewish Autonomous Region, shining a light on an aspect of Jewish and Soviet history very few know anything about. Paired with this episode: Alina: Tea but in the evening will have vodka Lori: Tazo Tea but in the eve…

Kathryn Le Veque shares her knowledge of medieval England and her sweeping romance novels that span generations. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Kathryn: Sparkling Water Lori: Yogi - Bedtime Tea & M Malbec from Argentina Eliza: Director's C…

On today's episode, we're sharing with you a bit of history about the romance between Queen Elizabeth the II and Prince Philip so let’s pour a glass of vino and dive into this royal past. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Lori: Red Blend -- H…

Elizabeth Kerri Mahon shares her knowledge of infamous women in history in the Empire State (New York.) Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Elizabeth: Water/French 75 Lori: Uppercut: Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza: Director's Cut: Cabernet Sauvignon …

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Holley Snaith. On this episode we’re going to talk about famous dance partners Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Holley: Biltmore Estate Riesling (Also loves the…

Eli shares the perilous politics surrounding the founding of the United States during and after the American Revolution. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Eli: Ginger Turmeric Tea/Pinot Grigio or Zinfindel Lori: Positive Energy Tea/Imagery: C…

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Evie Dunmore. On this episode we’re going to talk about ancient artifacts and women’s suffrage. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Evie: Water in a martini glass, but loves champagne Lori: Bodeg…

Today we’re excited to have two guests joining us – Ashlee and Danielle, who write together as AD Rhine. On this episode we’re going to talk about the women of Troy, and the epic Trojan War. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Ashlee: Earl Gray…

On this episode we’re going to talk about post WWII New York, survivors of the holocaust and the ballet with guest author Martha Anne Toll. Paired this episode with: Martha: Coffee Lori: Storypoint Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza: J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon What Martha is reading: Transplant by Bernadine Watson The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man by…

Aimie shares her knowledge of nineteenth century and post World War II Paris. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Aimie: Cognac Lori: Method: Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza: LaMarca Prosecco from Italy What Aimie is reading: The Spectacular by Fiona …

E. Elizabeth Watson shares her knowledge of sixteenth century Scotland, harvest festivals, and warring Highland clans. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Elizabeth: Starborough: Sauvignon Blac Lori: McClellan whisky Eliza: Intrinsic What Eliza…

On today's happy hour, Eliza discusses the fascinating history behind Queen Elizabeth II’s service during WWII. Paired this episode with: Lori: Francis Coppola: Diamond Collection: Merlot Eliza: Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon What Eliza is reading: Starling House by Alix Harrow Eliza's Book: The Queen's Faithful Companion Our Websites-- find our link…

Rebecca shares the legacy of a mother and widow, who against monumental odds, changed the champagne industry. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Rebecca: Pommery Champagne Lori: Yuengling Lager Eliza: Josh, Red Blend Legacy What Rebecca is rea…

On this episode we’re going to talk about “New Women” of the 20th century who were educated, career-minded and independent, and in particular women in the medical field with guest author Janis Daly. Paired this episode with: Janis: Unlocked Dream Signature Cocktail (https://janisrdaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/The-Unlocked-Path_Book-Club-Kit_O…

Join Eliza and Lori as we dive into two of the most haunted destinations in the United States, Gettysburg and the Myrtles Plantation. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Eliza: Butter - Cabernet Sauvignon Lori: Bread & Butter - Pinot Noir What …

Joining us on this episode is England’s joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces and Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust, and acclaimed author Tracy Borman for a happy hour chat about Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I, the mother and daughter who forever changed British history. Paired this episode with: Tracy: Chateau de Tracy, Sauvigno…

Join Eliza and Lori as we discuss on of the places on Lori's Historical Holiday Bucket List: Gobekli Tepe. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Eliza: Oblivion, Cabernet Sauvignon Lori: Alamos, Malbec What Lori read: Demon Copperhead by Barbara …

On this episode we’re going to talk about Italy, the Italian Renaissance, art and a historical murder with guest author Rob Samborn. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Rob: Artiste, Eyes Wide Shut Lori: Fabbioli Reserve Cabernet Franc Eliza: O…

Noelle takes us back into the roaring twenties to discuss fashion design conservation of historic costumes. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Noelle: Water Lori: Fabbioli Cultivator Eliza: Butter Cabernet Sauvignon What Noelle is reading: Les…

On this episode we’re going to talk about art theft, art forgery and art restoration in Nazi-occupied Paris during WWII with guest author, Bryn Turnbull. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Bryn: Cote de Rose Lori: Trivento Malbec Reserve Eliza…

On this episode we’re going to talk about librarians who tried to protect banned books and ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances during World War II with guest author, Madeline Martin. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Madeline &…

On this episode we’re going to talk about the jazz era in Cincinnati and Chicago, the Great Depression and the Civil Rights movement with Monica Chenault-Kilgore, author of Long Gone, Come Home. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Monica: South…

Join Eliza and Lori on our season three opener where we share five fun facts about the historic places we visited this summer, Yellowstone National Park and the Irish prison Kilmainham. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Eliza: Butter: Caberne…

Today we’re excited to be hearing from our very own, Eliza Knight as we celebrate the release of Starring Adele Astaire. On this episode we’re going to talk about the legendary starlet of the stage, Adele Astaire. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode …

Join Eliza and Lori on our annual retreat with Brenna and Madeline as we discuss what we love about our favorite historical dramas. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Eliza: Worthy Cabernet Sauvignon Lori & Madeline: Meiomi Pinot Noir Brenna: …

We’re excited to have a guest historian and writer joining us – Holley Snaith. On this episode we’re going to talk about the legendary silver screen star, Marilyn Monroe. From Holley's article Marilyn Monroe Gets Down to Business in American Heritage, Marilyn Monroe is known for being: The world’s most prominent actress (who) risked her career by s…

Shelley Noble takes us on a journey into the Tiffany glass factory in New York. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Shelley: Seltzer - RP Sancerre - Sauvignon Blanc Lori: Fabbioli Reserve Cabernet Franc Eliza: The Fableist Tempranillo What Shel…

E. Elizabeth Watson joins Eliza and Lori for a chat about archeology, cowboys and highlanders. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Elizabeth: Scout Wild - Sauvignon Blanc Lori: Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza: Menage a Trois – Midnight …

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Stephanie Dray. On this episode we’re going to talk about the Chateau Lafeyette in France and the many generations of women and activities that went on there. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: …

On this episode we're sharing with you a bit of history about food rationing during WWII and digging for victory -– we’re excited to share, so pour a glass of vino and let’s dive into the past. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Eliza – Nightf…

Vanessa Riley joins Eliza and Lori for a chat about the Regency Era. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Vanessa: Iced Americana - Hazelnut Infused Coffee with Fat-Free Milk Lori: Josh Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Eliza: Newton Skyside Cabernet S…

The Rat Pack was a group of singers/performers/comedians from the 1950s and 60s. They had a fondness for martinis and were good friends and often partied together with other entertainment stars. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Lori: Kenwood…

Jennifer Robson, author of CORONATION YEAR joins us for a happy hour chat about Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. Have history, book or wine question you want us to answer in a future show? Email us! historybooksandwine@gmail.com Paired this episode with: Jennifer: Boulevardier cocktail Lori: Francis Cupola Diamond Collection Merlot Eliza: Lemon Gin…