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Lore 263: Elementary

Sep 23, 2024

Dive into the chilling fears of Navy soldiers during WWII and the unique role Julia McWilliams played in their survival. Explore the surprising contributions of famous entertainers to the war effort and the spiritual journey of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Unravel the complex friendship between Houdini and Conan Doyle, driven by clashing beliefs in spiritualism. Discover the eccentric rituals of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and a dramatic magical duel within its ranks. It's a fascinating blend of history, folklore, and the supernatural.

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Julia McWilliams transitioned from developing a wartime shark repellent to becoming a famed chef, exemplifying creativity under pressure.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's unwavering belief in spiritualism post-tragedy reveals the complex interplay between grief, belief, and cultural fascination.

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Julia Child's Unexpected Origins

During World War II, Navy soldiers faced a unique threat from sharks, leading to the creation of a shark repellent. Julia McWilliams, initially rejected from military service due to her height, was recruited by a spy agency to address this crisis. With her team, she developed a solution involving cakes made of copper acetate that emitted a scent resembling that of a dead shark, successfully driving the sharks away. This achievement was just the beginning for McWilliams, who later became the world-renowned chef Julia Child, highlighting a remarkable intersection of wartime innovation and culinary fame.

Intro

2min

Creative Legacies and Spiritual Journeys

13min

Magic and Belief: Houdini, Doyle, and Yeats

15min

The Eccentricities of the Golden Dawn: A Duel of Sorcery

4min

Exploration of Mysticism and Ad-Free Listening Options

3min

When we talk about the intersection of history and folklore, few individuals in history sat themselves so firmly on that target like well-known one man. The lesser known elements of his life, though, are the most fascinating.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

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Lore 263: Elementary