Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff Part One: The Surprisingly Complicated History of Halloween
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Oct 30, 2023 In this podcast, Margaret and Jamie Loftus dive into the fascinating history of Halloween, covering topics like Lemuria, the murder of Peter Ivers, rituals for protection against evil spirits, and the concept of Tyran and Nog from Irish mythology. They also discuss funny anecdotes about Latin lessons, bug bodies, and nipple adornments. Throughout the podcast, they reference various podcasts and share book recommendations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Chatting and Joking Before Recording
01:54 • 14min
Lemuria and its Cultural Influences
16:07 • 5min
Stories from the Past and a New Sponsor
21:32 • 3min
Murder, Music, and Memories: Conversations and Stories from Different Podcasts
24:06 • 2min
The Murder of Peter Ivers and the Tradition of Lemuria
26:00 • 2min
Reincarnation, Latin, and Rituals
28:04 • 14min
Bug Bodies and Nipple Adornments
42:21 • 5min
Tyran and Nog: The Land of Eternal Youth
47:31 • 11min
Protecting Against Evil Spirits
58:54 • 14min
Online Presence, Book Recommendations, and Podcast Plugs
01:13:07 • 3min