Send us a text It's time for a Drunk History Trivia Game!! I'm excited to be joined on the show today by Mimi Matthews, Jenni L. Walsh, and Donna Jones Alward. Paired with this episode: SPARKLE SAUCE! Also known as sparkling water drinks! Mimi's Book: The Muse of Maiden Lane Jenni's Book: Ace, Marvel, Spy Donna's Book: When the World Fell Silent El…

Send us a text I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Aimie K. Runyan. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Mademoiselle Eiffel, set in nineteenth-century Paris tells the story of Claire Eiffel, a woman who played a significant role in maintaining her family’s legacy and their iconic contributions to the city of …

Send us a text I’m excited to be joined on the show today by bestselling author Jenni L. Walsh. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Unsinkable, a novel inspired by true survivors of the Titanic, who also braved both WWI and WWII. Paired with this episode: Jenni: Olipop Eliza: Technique, Cabernet Sauvignon Jenni's Book: Unsinkable Wh…

Send us a text I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Margaret Porter. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Limits of Limelight, a novel about Phyllis Fraser, cousin of Ginger Rogers and a rising starlet herself. Paired with this episode: Margaret: French 75 Eliza: Acclaimed, Red Wine Margaret's Book: The Lim…

Send us a text It's our inaugural Drunk History Trivia Game!! I'm excited to be joined on the show today by Aimie K. Runyan, Rachel McMillan and J'Nell Ciesielski who not only write historical fiction single titles, but have been writing books together as well. Paired with this episode: Aimie: Educated Guess, Cabernet Sauvignon Rachel: Inniskillen,…

Send us a text I’m excited to be joined on the show today by New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, a brilliant blend of feminism, fashion, and history in this bold novel set against the real-life designers’ showdown in Versailles in the 1970s. Paire…

Send us a text We're joined on the show today by guest author Donna Jones Alward. On this episode we're going to talk about her book, When the World Fell Silent, a WWI story of loss, hope and redemption, the Canadian Army Nurse Corps, and the Halifax Harbour explosion. Paired with this episode: Donna: Sparkling water with slices of lime Eliza: ZipF…

Send us a text On this episode we’re going to chat with Stephanie Dary about her book, Becoming Madam Secretary, a captivating and richly dramatic novel about Frances Perkins, one of the greatest political figures of the twentieth century, and an unsung heroine whose legacy is woven into the fabric of every American life. Paired with this episode: …

Send us a text On this episode we’re going to chat with Heather Webb about her book, Queens of London, a tale of dark glamor and sisterhood featuring Britain’s first female crime syndicate, the ever-shifting meaning of justice, and the way women claim their power by any means necessary. Paired with this episode: Heather: Sancerre white wine from th…

Send us a text On this episode we’re going to chat with Madeline Martin about her new book, The Booklover’s Library, a heartwarming story about a mother and daughter in wartime England and the power of books that bring them together. Paired with this episode: Madeline: Thousand Stories, Gold Rush Red Eliza: Z Alexander Brown, Uncaged, Cabernet Sauv…

Send us a text On today's episode, we have bestselling author Michelle Moran chatting about her new book, Maria: a novel of Maria Von Trapp, bringing to life the woman glamorized in The Sound of Music. Paired with this episode: Michelle: Diet Coke & Mimosa Eliza: Black coffee & Gerard Bertrand, Cote de Roses, rose Michelle's Book: Maria: a novel of…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 Behavio…

Send us a text 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 Eli…

Send us a text 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: K…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 K…

Send us a text 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! F…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 wit…

Send us a text 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, Katheri…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 wate…

Send us a text 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 discu…

Send us a text 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! historybooksan…

Send us a text 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 Sauvi…

Send us a text 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: D…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 Eliz…

Send us a text 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:…

Send us a text 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: Cabe…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 champa…

Send us a text 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: As…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 Specta…

Send us a text 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: Intri…

Send us a text 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-…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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_…

Send us a text 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 - P…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 Copperh…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 Malbe…

Send us a text 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 w…

Send us a text 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…