Brenna joins us once again to talk about Carlos/Charles II of Spain, famous for his distinct Hapsburg features and his short, but tragic life. Also, don't marry your cousins.   Tea Time Thoughts is available wherever you like to listen to podcasts! Subscribe to and follow @teatimethoughtspodcast on Youtube and Instagram for updates on the latest episodes. Want to support the podcast or give suggestions for future episodes? Make a donation and comment here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/teatimethoughts Thanks for watching and listening ..read more

"Frankly my dear, I don't give a da-" Ever wondered why the films of the past seem so conservative? Turns out there's a good reason for it. The Hollywood Code was responsible for preserving the reputation of Hollywood, but where did it come from? And, more importantly, how did the Code fall apart?  Tea Time Thoughts is available wherever you like to listen to podcasts! Subscribe to and follow @teatimethoughtspodcast on Youtube and Instagram for updates on the latest episodes. Want to support the podcast or give suggestions for future episodes? Make a donation and comment here: https://www ..read more

One of history's forgotten explorers, Admiral Zheng He of the Ming Dynasty of China was once the king of the seas. In this episode, we dig into his incredible voyages, some charming stories about giraffes, and how China could have possibly ruled the world.  Tea Time Thoughts is available wherever you like to listen to podcasts! Subscribe to and follow @teatimethoughtspodcast on Youtube and Instagram for updates on the latest episodes. Want to support the podcast or give suggestions for future episodes? Make a donation and comment here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/teatimethoughts Thanks f ..read more

When we think of the Middle Ages, we might think of knights in shining armor, plague pits, or monks in dim monasteries, but how accurate are these ideas? And what was life really like in the Middle Ages ..read more

Another year has come and gone, and here at Tea Time Thoughts, we're taking another look at the past before we move into this next year. From this year's episodes to guest appearances and collaborations, there are plenty of fun and factual moments to look back on!  ..read more

The 2021 blockbuster film Spencer, directed by Pablo Larraín, written by Steven Knight, and starring Kristen Stewart has been one of this season's most teased films and has been praised by numerous critics. I, however, did not care for it and I had a lot of cold medicine because I'm sick again and I was not in the mood to agree with these critics, so here's my review/rant about Spencer.  ..read more

In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald published the great American novel, The Great Gatsby. Tiptoeing between the glamour of the Roaring '20s and the futility of the American Dream and invisible class boundaries, we're going to discuss what makes this novel so significant. Also, please be careful behind the wheel.  ..read more

The Blood Countess. Lady Dracula. The witch who bathes in the blood of virgins. We know the scary stories, but how well do we know Elizabeth Bathory? In this blood-chilling episode, we unravel the truth behind the story of the she-devil herself. Be warned, this episode is not for the faint of heart.  ..read more

If you've ever listened to Boney M's classic song, "Rasputin", you've probably wondered whether or not this crazy tale is actually true. Well, wonder no more! In this episode, we dig into the truth behind the lyrics and the real and wild life of Grigory Rasputin ..read more

Sometimes classical music can be confusing. How are you supposed to tell the difference between all of these composers and all of these long symphonies? Well, hopefully after this episode you can better understand the Holy Trinity of classical music: Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. Happy listening!  ..read more