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Making Myth PodcastEpisode 8: Ceija Stojka — Dikh He Na BisterLove what you hear? Send us fan mail!Dikh He Na Bister means "Look and don't forget" in Romani. Born into a Romani family in Austria, Ceija Stojka was one of the 1.17 million Roma living in Europe circa 1939. At only 10 years old she, her mother, and siblings were deported to Auschwitz Birkenau. A survivor of not only Auschwitz, but Ravensbrück and Bergen-Belsen, Ceija was liberated from the camps on April 15, 1945. At 55, Ceija began to process her pain into art, writing, and activism. Come along with us as we cover the first Romani wom...
2025-11-141h 40
Making Myth PodcastEpisode 7: Mary Shelley — Mother of HorrorLove what you hear? Send us fan mail!IT'S ALIVE!!!Born to a radical philosopher and early feminist, Mary Shelley has been immortalized through her 1818 work Frankenstein. Not only did she invent the genre of science fiction, but she also explored themes of human rights, being unsheltered in the world, and social isolation. Truly embodying 'peak goth', she kept her late husband Percy Shelley's calcified heart in a drawer until her death in 1851. Come along with us as we discover Mary's intellectual pursuits and personal exploration in a world defined by ra...
2025-10-311h 59
Making Myth PodcastEpisode 6: Lola Montez — Social OutlawLove what you hear? Send us fan mail!Society's rules? Who needs them! A queen of reinvention, Lola Montez was a woman ahead of her time. Captivating audiences with her famous Spider Dance, Lola earned admirers, enemies, and more than a few scandals as she conquered Europe, America, and Australia. In her short life, she became a Countess, convinced a king to abdicate, and rubbed elbows with Europe's brightest talent. Come along with us as we explore Lola's journey to define a life on her terms, no matter the odds, through history and astrology. ...
2025-09-051h 27
Making Myth PodcastEpisode 5: Witness to Gettysburg — Georgeanna WoolseyLove what you hear? Send us fan mail!On April 12, 1861 the Civil War began. The US Sanitary Commission knew volunteer nurses would be needed for aiding the Union wounded and dead. 27 year old Georgeanna Woolsey was trained as a nurse and wrote extensively on her experiences caring for soldiers during the bloodiest war in American history.Come along with us as we use Georgeanna's writing as a lens to explore the Civil War, American memory, and gender roles through history and astrology. SourcesBooks:American Military History Volume 1: The United States Army and the Fo...
2025-08-221h 22
Making Myth PodcastEpisode 4: Fifty Shades of Lady Jane GreyLove what you hear? Send us fan mail!On July 9, 1553, 16 year old Lady Jane Grey learned she would become Queen after King Edward VI named her as his successor. Lady Jane, known as the 'Nine Day Queen', was later abandoned by her Privy Council as they flocked to Mary I's side. She was held in the Tower of London until her execution at 17 years old on February 12, 1554. Come along with us as we untangle Jane's life from the succession crisis and martyrdom through history and astrology. Sources:Books:Crown of Blood: The Deadly Inheritan...
2025-08-081h 26
Making Myth PodcastEpisode 3: Boudica — Burnin' Down BritainLove what you hear? Send us fan mail!In 60/61 CE, Boudica and the Iceni people revolted against the Romans in eastern Britain. In her wave of retribution, three cities were razed to the ground, including modern day London. Today she is immortalized as a symbol of warrior's victory in art, literature, and collective memory. Come along with us as we explore the legendary queen who reacted with rebellion in the face of Roman betrayal through history and astrology. SourcesArticles: “Boudica, Boudicca, Boadicea – What’s in a name?” by Manda Scott (https://mandascott.co.uk/b...
2025-07-251h 40
Making Myth PodcastEpisode 2: Tenacious Tamsen Donner, Part IILove what you hear? Send us fan mail!On November 4, 1846, the infamous Donner Party was snowed in at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The first group of rescuers would not arrive until February 18, 1847. An unfortunate 35, including Tamsen Donner, would never cross the mountains. Now 179 years later some of the most heartbreaking questions remain unanswered. Come along with us as we explore the mysteries surrounding Tamsen Donner's death and speak to her endearing legacy through history and astrology. SourcesBooks: Desperate Passage: The Donner Party’s Perilous Journey West by Ethan Rarick The Exp...
2025-07-101h 33
Making Myth PodcastEpisode 1: Tenacious Tamsen Donner, Part ILove what you hear? Send us fan mail!On May 12, 1846, the most infamous group to travel the California Trail departed from Independence, Missouri. They would be immortalized by bad luck that left them stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains over the winter. Many people know the party resorted to cannibalism to survive, but their humanity is often forgotten. Come along with us as we cover the life and legacy of the brilliant Tamsen Donner, the last person to perish in the ordeal, through history and astrology. SourcesBooks: Desperate Passage: The Donner Part...
2025-07-031h 13