History, Books & Wine Podcast

Eliza Knight
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History, Books & Wine Podcast

Raising a glass to books and the past! Welcome to History, Books and wine where we chat about books and fun historical tidbits all while raising a glass of vino! 

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Bubbles, Battles, and Breaking Barriers: Rebecca Rosenberg on Madame Pommery and the Champagne Widows

    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Rebecca Rosenberg. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Madame Pommery, part of the Champagne Widows series, based on real-life widows who grappled with the loss of their husbands only to realize that their new marital status allowed them to own their own winery under the Napoleonic Code. These Champagne Widows overcame pandemics, mental illness, sexist laws, wars, and foreign occupation to forge their champagne empire...

    37 min

  2. FEB 25

    Hold Strong: Revealing WWII’s Forgotten Tragedy with Dugoni & Langholz

    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest authors Robert Dugoni and Jeff Langholz. On this episode we’re going to talk about their book that they penned along with Chris Crabtree, HOLD STRONG, a unique WWII novel about the deadliest accident in US military history and the people involved, an incredible and inspiring story that has never been told completely—until now. Paired with this episode: Robert: Silent Night Tea, Smith's Tea Company Jeff: Champagne Eliza: Bound, Caberne...

    37 min

  3. FEB 18

    The Women Behind the Art: Jeanne Mackin on Picasso’s Lover

    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Jeanne Mackin. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, PICASSO’S LOVER, a lushly drawn imagining of the women who inspired Pablo Picasso, the muses behind some of his greatest works, and the enduring influence of love and art. Paired with this episode: Jeanne: Spanish Port Eliza: True Myth, Cabernet Sauvignon Jeanne's Book: Picasso's Lover What Jeanne is Reading: Party of the Century: The Fabulous Story of...

    38 min

  4. FEB 11

    Drunk History Trivia with E. Elizabeth Watson, Julie Johnstone and Cecelia Mecca

    It's time for a Drunk History Trivia Game!! I’m excited to be joined on the show today by E. Elizabeth Watson, Julie Johnstone and Cecelia Mecca. Welcome ladies! Paired with this episode: E. Elizabeth Watson: Natura Rose Julie Johnstone: Water Cecelia Mecca: Hot Chocolate with RumChata Eliza: Plum Gekkeikan Elizabeth's Book: A Highland Rogue to Ruin Julie's Book: The Highlander Burns for Vengeance Cecelia's Book: To Desire Eliza's Book: The Laird's Guardian Angel Find Elizabeth Online F...

    29 min

  5. FEB 4

    Roosevelt, Rights & Resilience: Shara Moon on Elizabeth McDuffie’s Legacy

    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Shara Moon. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, LET US MARCH ON, a stirring novel inspired by the life of an unsung heroine, and real-life crusader, Lizzie McDuffie, who as a maid in FDR’s White House spearheaded the Civil Rights movement of her time. Paired with this episode: Shara: Moscato, Bartenura Eliza: Educated Guess, Cabernet Sauvignon Shara's Book: Let Us March On What Shara is Reading: Becoming by Miche...

    37 min

  6. JAN 28

    Stepping Outside our World with T.M. Blanchett's Fantasy Series: The Neath

    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, T.M. Blanchet. On this episode we’re going to talk about her young adult fantasy series, the Neath Trilogy which includes Herrick's End, Herrick's Lie, and Herrick's Key. Paired with this episode: Trisha: Hard Iced Tea Eliza: Brunello di Montalcino Trisha's Book: The Neath Trilogy What Trisha is Reading: Leonardo DiVinci by Walter Isaccson The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni Find...

    24 min

  7. JAN 21

    Women, Freedom and Love in Iran During WWI with Afarin Bellasario

    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Afarin Ordubadi Bellasario. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Silenced Whispers, a novel about the struggle for freedom and love against tradition, corruption, and colonial ambition during World War I in Iran. Paired with this episode: Afarin: Alvarino Eliza: Black Raspberry La Croix Afarin's Book: Silenced Whisper What Afarin is Reading: Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See Balzac's Paris by Eric Hazen Find...

    42 min

  8. JAN 14

    War Veterans, Generational Trauma and Survival with Becky Ellis

    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Becky Ellis. On this episode we’re going to talk about her memoir, Little Avalanches a breathtaking scope that propels readers from the beaches of California in the early ‘70s to the battlefields of World War II. Paired with this episode: Becky: Sancerre Eliza: Le Bruciate, Brunello Di Montalcino Becky's Book: Little Avalanches What Becky is Reading: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Find Becky Online! Be...

    32 min
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Raising a glass to books and the past! Welcome to History, Books and wine where we chat about books and fun historical tidbits all while raising a glass of vino! 

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  • Creator
    Eliza Knight
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 History, Books & Wine Podcast
  • Show Website
    History, Books & Wine Podcast

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