Sip and Saga Society

029: Maps, The Berbice Rebellion and Cuffy -1763

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

This week we cover the year: 1763!

Randi tells the first story of the week and covers the Berbice Rebellion. The Emotional Support beverages of the week are Dr Pepper (Randi), a cocktail in a can (Greg), and Water (Karina).

Randi educates us once again on how maps work, specifically the location of Guyana. The trio offend every state and country mentioned in today's episode and wonder about the abundance of plastics.

Books Mentioned:

Blood on the River: A Chronicle of Mutiny and Freedom in the Wild Coast by Marjoleine Kars

Sources:

https://resources.saylor.org/wwwresources/archived/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/HIST321-8.3.2-THE-DUTCH-SETTLE-IN-GUYANA.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx2WhI2NzN0

https://guyaneseonline.wordpress.com/2018/02/25/documentary-cuffy-face-of-a-rebellion-2015-video/

https://www.the-low-countries.com/article/approved-by-the-bible-the-slave-trade-of-the-dutch-west-india-company/

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028: New York Cowboys and the Sullivan Expedition of 1779

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:19:22 +0000

Episode 28 is out now! We focus on the New York Colony in 1779. Karina introduces us to the Cowboys of the Rampanos while sipping on a Steigl Radler. Randi stays consistent with a Doctor Pepper while telling us the horrors of the Sullivan Expedition. Greg finishes his pack of Voodoo Rangers while helping us understand the climate in which all this was happening.

Books Mentioned:

American Leviathan: Empire, Nation, and Revolutionary Frontier by Patrick Griffin
The Indian World of George Washington by Colin G. Colloway
The Middle Ground: Indians, Empires, and Republics in the Great Lakes Region by Richard White

Sources:

Alexander, M. (2021, October). Memory and Celebration: Examining the 1929

Sesquicentennial of the Sullivan Clinton Campaign. Retrieved from Arkell

Museum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sStfjSAZIao

Andrea Lynn Smith, P. (2025, December). Memory Wars: Settlers and NativesRemember Washington's Sullivan Expidition of 1779. Retrieved from American Philosophical Society: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU_CBjnSLN0
Gable, W. (2004). Sullivan Camaign of 1779. Retrieved from Seneca County:https://www.senecacountyny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Chap-4-Sullivan-Campaign-of-1779-ADA.pdf

“George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 31 May 1779,” FoundersOnline, National Archives,https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-20-02-0661. [Originalsource: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 20, 8 April–31 May 1779, ed. Edward G. Lengel. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2010, pp. 716–719.] (National Park Service, 2024) (Spielgelman, 2025)
Indigenous Values Initiative. (2020, October). Revisiting George Washington's assaulton the Haudenosaunee 240 years later. Retrieved from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMJOtMjCSAE
National Park Service. (2024, October). The Clinton-Sullivan Campaign of 1779. Retrieved from National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/the-clinton-sullivan-campaign-of-1779.htm
Spielgelman, R. (2025). What is the Sullivan/Clinton Campaign? Retrieved from Sullivan-Clinton Compaign: https://sullivanclinton.com/texts/
https://www.monroehistoryny.org/the-legend-of-claudius-smith
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/january-22/claudius-smith-cowboy-of-the-ramapos-hangs

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027:The Cannibal Cruise of 1741

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

This episode is something else. We deep dive into the year 1741 with some fun wine and our safety beverages (Dr. Pepper) along the way. Randi covers the first half with story of THE DISCOVERY OF ALASKA by the Russians. Karina tells us a tale of the Cannibal Cruise : the SeaFlower then leads into the realities of colonization for the poor white man. Pocket meat is discussed at length.

Sources:

A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
https://www.officialdata.org/us/inflation/1700?amount=50000#:~:text=%2450%2C000%20in%201700%20is%20equivalent,cumulative%20price%20increase%20of%207%2C805.41%25.
Alan Boraas, P. (2001, November). A timeline of Kenai Peninsula History. Retrieved from Kenai Peninsula College:https://sites.kpc.alaska.edu/anthropology/files/2014/08/Concise-History-of-the-Kenai-Peninsula.pdf
Gibson, J. R. (2026). Vitus Bering. Retrieved from Unicersity of Calgary: https://pubs.aina.ucalgary.ca/arctic/Arctic35-3-438.pdf
Grinev, A. (2020, July). Natives and Creoles of Alaska in the maritime service in Russian America. Retrieved from Research Gate:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347791655_Natives_and_Creoles_of_Alaska_in_the_maritime_service_in_Russian_America
Lay, P. (2017, March). The Alaska Purchase. Retrieved from History Today: https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/alaska-purchase#:~:text=After%20an%20all%2Dnight%20negotiating,untamed%20territory%20of%20this%20size.
Meeting of Frontiers. (2000). Russian Discovery. Retrieved from Libraary of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/collections/meeting-of-frontiers/articles-and-essays/alaska/russian-discovery/
National Parks Service. (2024, August). Attuans WWII Experience. Retrieved from
National Parks Service: https://www.nps.gov/aleu/learn/historyculture/attuans-wwii-experience.htm
Russian Life. (2017, March). The Year Russia discovered America. Retrieved from
Russian Life: https://russianlife.com/the-russia-file/1741-the-year-russia-discovered-america/

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Lil Sips: Space

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 20:51:21 +0000

This is the audio version of our Lil Sips Episode on Space! It is the same as our video episode on youtube, but contains more banter and less pictures.

Karina discusses the history of animals as test subjects during the Space Race and beyond. Randi inspires us with the story of the Mercury 13, women who paved the way for women to go to space. Christina shares some weird things found in Space while Greg gives us the details on the Fermi Paradox.

Sources:

https://www.nasa.gov/history/a-brief-history-of-animals-in-space/ https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/dogs-in-space/ https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/facts-about-astronomy-space https://daily.jstor.org/how-the-mercury-13-fought-to-get-women-in-space/ https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36824898 https://www.si.edu/sidedoor/right-stuff-wrong-sex https://www.ninety-nines.org/mercury13.htm https://www.supercluster.com/editorial/the-mercury-13-pioneering-women-who-could-have-been-first-to-space https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-87hhrg88295/pdf/CHRG-87hhrg88295.pdf https://www.vice.com/en/article/7-strange-things-that-actually-exist-in-the-universe-according-to-nasa/

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The Pirate Special

sipandsaga@gmail.com (The Sip and Saga Society) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Our first, but definetly not last, PIRATE SPECIAL!! We have a little bit of everything this episode, including a new friend! We discuss whether our drinks would protect us from scurvy (Maybe), cults, the most successful pirate (Zheng Yi Sao) and the orginal source for all things pirates.

Notes: Karina mentions Ghost of Christmas Present, but the creepy ghost is the Ghost of Christmas Past.

Books Mentioned:

A General History of The Pyrates by Daniel Defoe

Other Sources:

https://www.worldhistory.org/Zheng_Yi_Sao/

https://thechinaproject.com/2022/04/13/chinas-pirate-queen-zheng-yi-saos-final-success-retirement/

https://www.herstoryproj.com/post/the-pirate-queen-of-the-south-china-sea

https://globalcapitalism.history.ox.ac.uk/article/ching-shih-and-pirates-south-china-coast-case-study

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acojc6aZjgE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bImCoSx3EA

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026: 1739, Rebellion, and Drawing the Color Line

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

This episode covers two huge rebellions in American HIstory: Bacon's Rebellion of 1676 and the Stono Rebellion of 1739. These two rebellions were instrumental in spurring the changes that created division between white people and people of color. Randi comes in with some levity with some fun facts about Nadir Shah and his many elephants.

Thank you for our new subscribers for supporting our show and our historical endevors!

Books Used in this Episode:

American Slavery, American Freedom by Edmund Morgan
Black AF HIstory by Michael Harriot

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025: 1680 and the Pueblo Revolt

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode we cover history from the year 1680! Karina chose to cross the Atlantic this week with the story of La Voisin from France. Randi covers the Pueblo Revolt focusing on the colonization efforts of the Spanish and the Pueblo People who fought against them. Randi brings the story full circle and discusses how this story is resonating to this day. We sip, we laugh, and we contemplate the wild histories of the world around us.

Sources:

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/la-voisin-frances-murderous-fortune-teller

Kindle book: Catherine Montvoisin: A Royal Scandal

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Lil Sips: Boats

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 20:31:06 +0000

The theme for our March Lil Sips episode is Boats! Inspired by our Book Club Book (The World in a Grain by Vince Beiser), we picked something that went well with sand. We talk old boats, small boats, Laos boat culture, and frozen boats.

Video episode available on Youtube.

Books discussed in Episode: Frozen in Time: The Fate of the Franklin Expedition by Owen Beattie and John Geiger

Sources:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/mystery/unsolved-maritime-mysteries

https://today.usc.edu/was-henry-hudson-murdered-by-his-crew/

https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2019/02/40-years-later-mystery-still-surrounds-the-sarah-joe-and-its-five-hana-fishermen-who-didnt-return/

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024: The Post Office and 1639

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

For 1639 we covered big events in British North America: the first execution of a native person, the first post office, and the first bible printed in the colonies. We sip, laugh, cry, and just try to hold on to the ride that is American history.

Sources:

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/richard-fairbanks%E2%80%99-tavern-and-post-office

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/brief-history-united-states-postal-service-180975627/

https://facts.usps.com/

Works Cited

Ammerman, D., & Howard, R. (2022). Great Puritan Migration. Retrieved from EBSCO:

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/great-puritan-migration

Brilvitch, C. (2026). The Golden Hill Paugussett Tribe. Retrieved from Bridgeport

Library: https://bportlibrary.org/hc/south-end/the-golden-hill-paugussett-tribe/

Connecticut Humanities Project. (2026). Causes of the Pequot War. Retrieved from

Connecticut History: https://connecticuthistory.org/causes-of-the-pequot-war/

Connecticut Humanities Project. (2026). Pequot War. Retrieved from Connecticut

History: https://connecticuthistory.org/topics-page/pequot-war/

Gordon, N. (2022). Settlement of Connecticut. Retrieved from EBSCO:

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/settlement-connecticut

Montanga, J. (2026). Colonial American History and Material Culture. Retrieved from

Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute:

https://teachersinstitute.yale.edu/curriculum/units/1978/4/78.04.02/3

National Park Service. (2022). The rise and fall of New Netherland. Retrieved from

National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/mava/learn/historyculture/new-

netherland.htm

The Society of Colonial Wars. (2026). Colonists from Massachusetts meet the

Quinnipiac Indians. Retrieved from The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of

Connecticut: https://www.colonialwarsct.org/1638_quinnipiac_indians.htm

The Society of Colonial Wars. (2026). The Pequot War. Retrieved from The Society of

Colonial Wars in the State of Connecticut:

https://www.colonialwarsct.org/1637.htm

Victoria Sutton, P. (2025). Alls fair in War? Retrieved from Native News:

https://nativenewsonline.net/opinion/all-is-fair-in-war

Wood, W. (2026). William Wood's Impressions of New England Natives. Retrieved from

VIU: https://web.viu.ca/davies/H320/Wood.NewEngland.natives.1639.htm

Zinn Education Project. (2026). May 26, 1637: Pequot Massacre. Retrieved from Zinn

Education Project: https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/pequot-massacre/

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023: John Locke and 1663

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

We are back on our American History train! This year we start out discussing The Royal African Company as well as the foundations of the Carolinas and Georgia. Randi and Christina stick with the classics, Karina sips on a Carolina Bulldog, and Greg drinks an Equillibrum Mc2 Double IPA and bourbon for the trauma. Sources: White Trash by Nancy Isenberg https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part1/1p269.html https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/1663 Black AF History by Michael Harriot Adam, K. (2023, September). A crown branded onto bodies links British monarchy to Slave Trade. Retrieved from The Washington Post: https://reparationscomm.org/reparations-news/slave-trade-monarchy-uk- archives/ African American Registry. (2026). The Royal African Company is Founded. Retrieved from African American Registry: https://aaregistry.org/story/the-royal-african- company-rac-founded/ Conn, D. (2023, April). The British Kings and Queens who supported and profited from slavery. Retrieved from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/uk- news/2023/apr/06/the-british-kings-and-queens-who-supported-and-profited- from-slavery Gyford, P. (2026). English Royal African Company. Retrieved from Pepys Diary: https://www.pepysdiary.com/encyclopedia/7105/ Harvard Library. (2026). The South Sea Bubble. Retrieved from Harvard Library: https://curiosity.lib.harvard.edu/south-sea-bubble/feature/the-south-sea- company-and-the-slave-trade Pruitt, S. (2026). What was the Royal African Company? Retrieved from History: https://www.history.com/articles/what-was-the-royal-african-company Roberts, D. C. (2021, October). West African medical knowledge, the slave trade, and the Royal Society. Retrieved from The Royal Society: https://royalsociety.org/blog/2021/10/west-african-medical-knowledge/ Slavery Law & Power in Early America and the British Empire (January 17, 2026) 1663 Royal Adventurers from England into Africa Charter. Retrieved from https://slaverylawpower.org/chapters/restoration-settlements/1663-royal- adventurers-from-england-into-africa-charter/. The Royal Society. (2026). History of the Royal Society. Retrieved from The Royal Society: https://royalsociety.org/about-us/who-we-are/history/ Twiby, L. (2022, April). The Making of Today. Retrieved from Lewish Twiby's Past and Present: https://lewisrhystwiby.wordpress.com/2022/04/10/the-making-of-today- slavery-ghana-and-the-royal-african-company-april-june-1752/ Let us know what you're sippin' : - Instagram.com/SipAndSaga_Society/ - Facebook.com/SipAndSaga/ - sipandsaga.online Thank you to those who support the Society including : Trey Boles for our wonderful intro and outro music!

Lil Sips: Inspiring Sports

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This month for our Lil Sips episode we were inspired by the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics as well as our Book Club book for February: The Hunger Games. We cover stories from sports including hockey, skeleton, and baseball while also discussing other forms of recreation. Our video episode is available on youtube! If you’re interested in more Olympics history, please listen to our Episode 6: Olympics Mini History. Sources: https://www.firstnations.org/news/natives-and-sports/ https://www.laloyolan.com/sports/popular-sports-with-indigenous-american-roots/article_83025b20-93c2-5e07-bf6a-8453a969b4d6.html https://www.hockeyindigenous.com/origin-of-hockey-history#:~:text=The%20specific%20origins%20of%20the,the%20specific%20tribe%20or%20community. https://learntoskateusa.medium.com/the-connection-of-indigenous-culture-and-hockey-10-fun-facts-f7d256383644 https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/athletes-said-hooking-olympic-village-141342049.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMNgGKiVyjPAc0H_6yFL65H5jvhYE39FyF3p_C9MXbUn5TO44XXb-JYw344kIuXWICVAfRSnLDGkSFkdFHuneYAGlhvs6xryWBK9eDuHGkRwXiG6tuJuDsRD2eAz2FYkV3WbIUXowu_nGFAed7TsVMEdp8w5RcqjYT5Dd8cVPCwJ Let us know what you're sippin' : - Instagram.com/SipAndSaga_Society/ - Facebook.com/SipAndSaga/ - sipandsaga.online Thank you to those who support the Society including : Trey Boles for our wonderful intro and outro music!

Lil Sips: Women and World War Two

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 20:03:19 +0000

Happy New Year! In the first episode of the year we sip on some delicious drinks while discussing womena and World War II. Karina sips on frose, Randi stays with water, and Greg sips on a Martin House Brewing Cherry Thunderstorm Chocolate Stout. Books Referenced in Episode: Blitzed by Norman Ohler Three Ordinary Girls by Tim Brady The Women with Silver Wings: The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II By Katherine Sharp Landdeck other resources: https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0808hpm/the-teenage-dutch-girls-who-seduced-and-killed-nazis Let us know what you're sippin' : - Instagram.com/SipAndSaga_Society/ - Facebook.com/SipAndSaga/ - sipandsaga.online Thank you to those who support the Society including : Trey Boles for our wonderful intro and outro music!

022: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

In this fun and fact filled episode, Randi discusses Native Mysticism including Native Spirit Drumming and Greg covers Witchcraft beliefs throughout the ages. This episode has everything: Non Alcoholic Wine, Cats, Orgy Etiquette, Beautiful imagery, and patriachy.

Randi's Sources on Native Mysticism:

Alpay, F. (2025, April 27). The Universe as Vibration: A New Symphony of Existence. Retrieved from Medium: https://lightcapai.medium.com/the-universe-as-vibration-a-new-symphony-of-existence-d10e3f0eead2

Authentic Drums. (2023, October 2). The Healing Power of Ancient Drumming in Native American Cultures. Retrieved from Authentic Drums: https://authenticdrums.com/the-healing-power-of-ancient-drumming-in-native-american-cultures/

Dell'Orto, G. (2024, July 23). Safeguarding the Heartbeat. Retrieved from AP News: https://www.ap.org/news-highlights/spotlights/2024/safeguarding-the-heartbeat-native-americans-in-upper-midwest-protect-their-drumming-tradition/

Dickerson, D. L., Venner, K. L., Duran, B., Annon, J. J., Hale, B., & Funmaker, G. (2014). Drum-Assisted Recovery Therapy for Native Americans (DARTNA): results from a pretest and focus groups. American Indian and Alaska native mental health research (Online), 21(1), 35–58. https://doi.org/10.5820/aian.2101.2014.35

Dixon, J. (2025). Tsalagi Creation Story. Retrieved from United Cherokee Aniyunwiya Nation: https://ucantribe.com/tsalagi-creation-story-cherokee-2/

Dr. Twyla Baker, W. L. (2021, May 12). How to talk about native nations. Retrieved from Native Governance Center: https://nativegov.org/resources/how-to-talk-about-native-nations/#:~:text=Use%20nation%20instead%20of%20Tribe,use%20Tribe%20in%20these%20cases.

Forbes, J. D. (2001). Indigenous Americans: Spirituality and Ecos. Retrieved from American Academy of Arts and Sciences: https://www.amacad.org/publication/daedalus/indigenous-americans-spirituality-and-ecos

Gosden, C. (2020). Magic: A History.

Hopkins, R. (2022, May 23). The Great Mystery. Retrieved from Ecological Wisdom: https://atmos.earth/ecological-wisdom/the-great-mystery-oceti-sakowin-ruth-hopkins/

Horn, G. (2017). Spirit Drumming.

Landau, E. (2018, July 30). Symphony of Stars: The Science of Stellar Sound Waves. Retrieved from NASA: https://science.nasa.gov/universe/exoplanets/symphony-of-stars-the-science-of-stellar-sound-waves/

Mission Del Rey. (2016, October 5). Native American Drums at the Center of Native Religion and Spirituality. Retrieved from Mission Del Rey: https://www.missiondelrey.com/blog/native-american-drums-at-the-center-of-native-religion-and-spirituality/?srsltid=AfmBOorfs4VBX02IBf-eH1h5D2T9wWLNFekbcFT3nNCBjFRLBiX7MYLC

Moderator. (2019, September 29). Native American Beliefs. Retrieved from Partnership with Native Americans: https://nativepartnership.org/native-american-beliefs-the-great-mystery/

Nath, S. (2025, February 25). How Shaman Drums have Influenced Native American Culture. Retrieved from Tachini Drums: https://tachinidrums.com/blogs/news/how-shaman-drums-have-influenced-native-american-culture?srsltid=AfmBOooYphmqxP6MtvpvcTsu7cBfrJj4c1fmSM69e4hED16DHKYEaxQX

Native American Rights Fund. (2024, May 13). Healing from the Dark Period of Religious and Cultural Persecution. Retrieved from Native American Rights Fund: https://narf.org/history-religious-persecution/

Oneida Indian Nation. (2023). The Haudenosaunee Creation Story. Retrieved from Oneida Indian Nation: https://www.oneidaindiannation.com/the-haudenosaunee-creation-story/

Pfitzer, K. (2017, February 9). The Vibrating Essence of the Universe. Retrieved from Lehigh University: https://news.lehigh.edu/the-vibrating-essence-of-the-universe

PowWow Articles. (2024, February 20). Native American Drums. Retrieved from PowWows: https://www.powwows.com/native-american-drums/

Price, H. (1883, March 30). Rules of Governing The Court of Indian Offenses. Retrieved from https://commons.und.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1167&context=indigenous-gov-docs

Running Strong. (2020, September 10). Drum and Song in Native American Cultures. Retrieved from Running Strong for American Indian Youth: https://indianyouth.org/drum-and-song-in-native-american-cultures/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22035222662&gbraid=0AAAAAqDKKI6AiJPxqRoD6HmlrG17H7FQG&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9czHBhCyARIsAFZlN8TO1j4ITx9AWT468d6Jq2OBdrIItlSgXBL-2JoUv42gF7cgGOJPJfcaAlg-EALw_wcB

Sampson, L. (2024, July 16). Vibrational Healing through Bees: Is it Just a Lot of Buzz? Retrieved from Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/vibrational-healing-through-bees-is-it-just-a-lot-of-buzz/

Virginia Beach Veterinary Hospital. (2023, July 13). The Theraputic Benefits of a Cats Purr. Retrieved from Virginia Beach Veterinary Hospital: https://vbvh.net/blog/the-therapeutic-benefits-of-a-cats-purr/

Greg's Sources:

Brian P. Levack, The Witchcraft Sourcebook, Second Edition. Routledge, 2015

Brian Rice, The Rotinnonshoni: A Traditional Iroquoian History through the Eyes of Teharonhia:wako and Sawiskera

(2016)

Bible- referenced throughout

• Malleus Maleficarum by Heinrich Kramer (1486)

• Henri Boguet’s A Discourse on Witches

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021: Bundling and Bad Planning

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:35:11 +0000

Our newest episode comes just in time for spooky season! Randi brings us back to basics and reminds of the dangers of sex especially during American Colonial times. Karina covers what happened when John White returned to Roanoke, what he found, and what theories we have on what may have happened. We were so grateful to have a crew of new and old friends as we discussed the challenges of European colonization in this strange new world.

Randi's Corner Sources:

Acevedo Z. (1979). Abortion in early America. Women & health, 4(2), 159–167. https://doi.org/10.1300/J013v04n02_05

Chen, S. A. (2015, January 08). Six Unbelievable, but True, Facts About Colonial Life. Retrieved from Ancestry Blog: https://www.ancestry.com/c/ancestry-blog/six-unbelievable-but-true-facts-about-colonial-life

Intrigued Mind. (2022, February 7). Creepy Things that were Normal in Colonial America. Retrieved from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdhFc6yOgCY

Poole, A. (2011, February). The Social Practice of Bundling. Retrieved from Early American Life: https://www.gregorylefever.com/pdfs/Bundling2.pdf

Soth, A. (2024, February 29). Bundling: An Old Tradition on New Ground. JSTOR Daily. Retrieved from JSTOR Daily.

Zarrelli, N. (2017, January 26). The Awkward 17th Century Dating Practice That Saw Teengs Get Bundled into Bags. Retrieved from Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-awkward-17thcentury-dating-practice-that-saw-teens-get-bundled-into-bags

Roanoke Sources:

The Captivating Histories series by Matt Clayton

https://ghostcitytours.com/ghost-stories/thanksgiving-ghosts/roanoke-ghosts/

https://www.roanokeisland.com/plan-your-visit/site-attractions/elizabeth-ii

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020: The Horrors of Exploration

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 19:02:13 +0000

In this fun and fact filled episode we introduce *drum roll* Randi's Corner where Randi covers some of the horrors of Christopher Columbus. Karina discusses initial colonization endevours by Elizabeth I including the Colony of Roanoke while sipping an ice cold protein soda. Evan sips on a Stress Relief and highlights the influence of Elizabeth in colonization and the harsh realities of colonial life . Christina sips a strawberry Nutrl and provides the emotional support to help us get through the traumas of history. This episode really highlights what history can show us when it comes to understanding each other and our neighbor. Sources: Ronoake: The Captivating Histories series by Matt Clayton https://fiveable.me/key-terms/apush/charter Randi’s Corner Sources: 1421 Foundation. (n.d.). Christopher Columbus: Rediscovering the Navigator's Legacy. Retrieved from 1421 Foundation: https://www.1421foundation.org/christopher_columbus_legacy.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22614646511&gbraid=0AAAAA-fPkgzgBMIGd_sZIEj-_9EtWS9ub&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJTGBhCbARIsANFBfguDdtcamjFUwlE4pTKCdChQULS3j4Y7puzr6Q2KXwjNM_LB-x1FV_AaAh0LEALw_wcB Fowler, W. (2011, October 10). Professor of History at Northeastern University. (T. Cox, Interviewer) Hayton, D. (2014, December). Washington Irving's Columbus. Retrieved from Haverford University: https://dhayton.haverford.edu/blog/2014/12/02/washington-irvings-columbus-and-the-flat-earth/ History.com Editors. (2019, October 7). Columbus Day Controversy. Retrieved from History: https://www.history.com/articles/columbus-day-controversy Kane, R. (2023, April 13). Christopher Columbus. Retrieved from BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/59nLS6VKXCfXvsTcJ2RK6Sq/christopher-columbus-world-changing-inspirational-genius-or-evil-genocidal-monster Keegan, W. (2017, October 10). How Columbus, of all people, became a national symbol. The Conversation. Markham, C. R. (1893). Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus. Retrieved from https://web.as.uky.edu/history/faculty/myrup/his206/Columbus%20-%20Journal%20of%20the%20First%20Voyage.pdf Perry, D. M. (2015, October 12). Columbus Day: What to tell your kid. Retrieved from CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2015/10/06/opinions/perry-columbus-day-what-to-tell-children/index.html Potawatomi Nation. (2021, October). Uncovering the History of Columbus. Retrieved from Potawatomi Nation: https://www.potawatomi.org/blog/2021/10/11/uncovering-the-history-of-columbus/ Sacramento Bee Editorial Board. (2019, October 11). Murder, rape, slavery and genocide. Here's why California must ditch Columbus Day. The Sacramento Bee. School, D. B. (2020). Columbus Day Poem. Stone, E. T. (1975, October). Columbus and Genocide. American Heritage, 26(6). Retrieved from American Heritage: https://www.americanheritage.com/columbus-and-genocide Taino Museum. (2025). History. Retrieved from Taino Museum: https://tainomuseum.org/taino/history/ The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2025, April 10). Columbus Day. Retrieved from Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Columbus-Day Let us know what you're sippin' : - Instagram.com/SipAndSaga_Society/ - Facebook.com/SipAndSaga/ - sipandsaga.online Thank you to those who support the Society including : Trey Boles for our wonderful intro and outro music!

019: The Wild New World

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Our Sources for this Episode :

White Trash by Nancy Isenberg: It is a dryer book, but with the most consecutive information and follows 400 years of American History. It primarily focuses on class disparity and relation throughout American history

Caste by Isabel : Discusses the American Caste system through research as well as stories of real people and every day experiences.

Black AF History by Michael Harriot: Tells the history of America in a funny, informative, woke, and enlightening way

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Episode 18: Myths that Made America

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 17:36:17 +0000

This week we cover some of the Myths that make America and how those come into play today. We have some big talks about what is going on in the world. We cover how most people see class, pilgrims, the truths of the colonies, and John Smith. We drink American beverages with Christina having Dr. Pepper, Evan having Bing energy drink, and Karina drinking a patriotic wine. Episode mentioned about the History of Smoking and a bunch of other terrible things: Things that Keep Me Up At Night Episode 7: How Do You Sell Death https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-007-how-do-you-sell-death/id1402100022?i=1000417592247 Sources: Trash by Cedar Monroe White Trash by Nancy Isenberg Caste by Isabel Wilkerson https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript https://visit.archives.gov/whats-on/explore-exhibits/thanksgiving-historical-perspectives https://www.history.com/articles/turkey-thanksgiving-meal https://www.biography.com/history-culture/pocahontas-facts?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_bio_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_21086438340&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21086438304&gbraid=0AAAAApTwOX2k1eDJ6rFCxxyfyZ7xJl0nN&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj8jDBhD1ARIsACRV2TsqvakUnXEMkBXXbz_yErwGJ6TsiFXaTW5rXvqAkTWdXCoyo9wy0sUaAk53EALw_wcB https://inequality.org/article/2024-billionaire-round-up/ https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2023/04/17/poverty-4th-greatest-cause-us-deaths https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/class Let us know what you're sippin' : - Instagram.com/SipAndSaga_Society/ - Facebook.com/SipAndSaga/ - sipandsaga.online Thank you to those who support the Society including : Trey Boles for our wonderful intro and outro music!

17: Elizabeth Packard (the final episode)

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Sources:

The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore

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Episode 16: Elizabeth Packard Part 3

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 16 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Sources:

The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/habeas_corpus

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Episode 15: Elizabeth Packard Part 2

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Sip and Saga Society) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 17:41:12 +0000

We do cover the topic of female genital mutilation in this episode. Listen at your discretion.

Sources:

The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore

https://www.desertflowerfoundation.org/en/what-is-fgm.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAkc28BhB0EiwAM001TYg9xWHah_gdDUMsinv_JgzhAv1lQ6e9dRUBYaNQ_mqGGiDWU1hMihoCzMgQAvD_BwE

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Episode 14: Elizabeth Packard

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000

"Unruly Women are always Witches, no matter what century we’re in."
-Roxane Gay 2015

Sources:

The Woman They Could Not Silence

Kate Moore

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Lil Sips: Episode 1

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The first Lil Sips covers a wide range of stories this week from the origins of the story of Jack and Jill(Christina), the start of World War I (Josh), the origin of the C word (Karina), and a woman who birthed rabbits(Nevada). Most sources stated in episode or in notes.

Sources:

https://theestablishment.co/a-brief-history-of-the-cunt-a755b5df4a4/index.html

https://www.michigandaily.com/statement/cunt-a-powerful-name-for-a-beautiful-thing/

https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/More-Nursery-Rhymes/

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Episode 13: Pre-Herstory

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000

This week the girls challenge the long-standing historical narratives, which often portrayed women as passive and secondary to men, existing primarily for male pleasure and procreation. In contrast, we emphasize the vital contributions of women to early human survival and societal development, asserting that women were central to the evolution of humanity.

Sources:

Who Cooked the Last Supper by Rosalind Miles

Scientist Still Stumped By The Evolution of Human Breasts by Bridget Alex

https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/scientists-still-stumped-by-the-evolution-of-human-breasts

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Episode 12: LIzzie Borden

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Christina, Karina, Nevada) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This week, The Sip and Saga Society dives into the notorious 1892 murder case of the Borden Family in Fall River, Massachusetts. Set against the backdrop of a bustling industrial town, we’ll unpack the family dynamics and the tensions that spiraled into tragedy. We’ll shine a light on Lizzie’s complicated relationships, especially with her stepmom, along with the strange circumstances around the murders. Even with conflicting stories and no solid proof, Lizzie was found not guilty, capturing the media’s attention and public curiosity. This case remains a fascinating chapter in American crime history, partly because it was one of the first to use crime scene photos as evidence!

Sources:

The Life and Trial of Lizzie Borden: The History of 19th Century America’s Most Famous Murder Case by Charles River Editors

Charles River Editors is a company that we have used as a source before. They write books using various historical sources to create digital content about various subjects as well as republishing literary classics via eBooks.

The Life, Legend, and Mystery of Lizzie Borden by Trey Wyatt

Lizzie-borden.com

The website for the Lizzie Borden House.

https://usghostadventures.com/hauntings/

Specifically Lizzie Borden House Hauntings

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Episode 11: Elizabeth, what are you doing loca?

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Nevada, Christina, Karina) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Elizabeth Bathory's story is one you may not be able to forget! Born into Hungarian nobility in the late 16th century, she married young at 14 and took over managing her husband's estate while he was off at war. She became infamous for her brutal treatment of servants and was rumored to have tortured and killed hundreds of young girls, believing that bathing in their blood would keep her young. Even with all the evidence piling up against her, she was never really put on trial; instead, she ended up under house arrest in a remote castle, where she died in 1614. Her legend lives on, mixing horror and vampirism, and continues to captivate writers and filmmakers today!

Sources:

Countess Elizabeth Bathory by Charles River Editors

Charles River Editors is a company that works on creating original writing pieces of digital content. The sources for the book range from various sources including biographies and diaries. Novels have been written about Elizabeth and often they combine fact with fiction.

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Episode 10: Rescue

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina, Christina, Nevada) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 18:10:30 +0000

Nando and his companions prepare for a final expedition to escape the Andes after surviving a plane crash. Facing extreme cold and altitude sickness, they struggle through a perilous climb of nearly 17,000 feet. Tensions arise over the urgency to leave, but driven by memories of loved ones, they descend toward rescue. After encountering a man who aids them, Nando guides rescuers back to the crash site, ensuring help reaches the remaining survivors. The ordeal teaches him that love is a powerful force that sustains life even in suffering.

Thank you for listening! Our sources for this episode are "Miracle in the Andes" by Nando Perrado.

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Episode 9: AVALANCHE

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Christina, Nevada, Karina) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:32:18 +0000

After a plane crash in the Andes, a group of Uruguayan rugby players faces despair when search efforts are abandoned. As starvation sets in, they reluctantly resort to cannibalism. Nando emerges as a leader, planning a dangerous expedition to find supplies and eventually the crash's tail section. Despite facing harsh conditions and dwindling hope, they salvage food and a radio. An avalanche further complicates their survival, but their determination drives them to seek rescue amidst the moral dilemmas and psychological toll of their ordeal.

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Miracle in the Andes by Nando Perrado

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Episode 8: Andes Mountain Crash

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Christina, Nevada, Karina) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 17:23:01 +0000

This week the girls cover the story of the 1972 plane crash in the Andes Mountains. The plane was Fairchild twin-engine turboprop carrying the Old Christians Rugby Club from Montevideo to Santiago when bad weather forced it to land in Mendoza, Argentina. The team and their supporters spent the night exploring Mendoza before attempting the journey across the Andes. Despite warnings of dangerous turbulence, the pilots decided to proceed. However, the plane crashed into a snow-covered glacier in the Andes, leaving 32 survivors in dire conditions. With no help on the way and facing extreme cold and hunger, the survivors endured unimaginable hardship. They eventually faced the grim decision to resort to cannibalism to survive, as their struggle continued amidst the harsh environment.

Sources: Miracle In the Andes by Nando Parrado

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Episode 7: Toilets and Toilet Paper History

sipandsaga@gmail.com (karina, christina, Nevada) — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 01:18:13 +0000

In a continuation of our Toilet Paper Series we cover how the Greeks and Romans used various methods for personal hygiene, with Greeks favoring rough stones or leeks and Romans using communal sponges on sticks. In medieval Europe, cloth was commonly used and reused for wiping, with wealthier individuals employing specialized attendants for the task. The invention of paper in China eventually influenced Western hygiene practices, though paper was initially criticized for its ineffectiveness. In the late 19th century, Seth Wheeler's innovations led to the commercialization of perforated toilet paper rolls, revolutionizing the industry. The Scott Paper Company, later a major player in the market, popularized high-quality toilet paper and disposable paper towels, evolving significantly over time. We continued to use the book, "Wiped" by Ronald Blumer as a source throughout this episode.

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Episode 6: Olympics Mini History

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 18:37:20 +0000

The Olympics, a 16-day sporting event with opening and closing ceremonies, involve massive costs, such as the $49.96 billion spent on Sochi 2014. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), a non-governmental organization, oversees the Games, which feature athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team. The modern Olympics, revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin, have evolved significantly, including more women's events and diverse sports, while some original competitions like live pigeon shooting and club swinging have disappeared.

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Episode 5: Everyone Poops

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week the girls discuss the history of toilet paper using the book Wiped by Ronald H. Blumer as a source. Imagine visiting a 2,000-year-old Roman communal toilet and wondering how people managed to clean up after themselves. This curiosity uncovers a fascinating history of human hygiene practices. Ancient Greeks used stones and sponges, while medieval Europeans often reused cloth. It wasn't until the 19th century that toilet paper became widely available. Through the ages, the subject of defecation has been surrounded by stigma, influencing how different cultures approached cleanliness and sanitation.

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Episode 3: Pole History

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:19:34 +0000

Pole dancing has roots in European Maypole rituals and Indian Mallakhamb, evolving into performance art in 18th-century American circuses. Modern pole dancing gained popularity as a fitness discipline in the early 2000s, led by figures like Fawnia Mondey and Sheila Kelley. By 2009, the International Pole Sports Federation formalized the sport with established rules and competitions.

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Episode 4: Radium! A Tonic for Your Ears!

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Christina, Karina, Nevada) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The discovery of radium in 1898 by Pierre and Marie Curie, along with their assistant G. Bemont, sparked both fascination and commercial exploitation. Marketed as "Liquid Sunshine," radium fetched exorbitant prices and was touted as a cure-all, from cancer treatment to youth restoration. Its luminescent properties also led to its use in self-luminous paint for watches and dials, notably by young women in factories during World War I. Despite assurances of safety, these "Radium Girls" suffered severe health consequences, sparking legal battles that established important precedents in labor rights and workplace safety regulations in the late 1920s and 1930s.

Resources: https://www.britannica.com/science/radium’

Radium Girls by Kate Moor

Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity.org

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Episode 2: Dolphins For Science

sipandsaga@gmail.com (Karina ) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This week the girls cover the story of Margaret Lovatt from St. Thomas island. In the 1960's she teamed up with a neuroscientist to teach dolphins human language. They built a lab funded by NASA and the Navy, complete with a "Dolphinarium" flooded with water. Lovatt spent days with Peter the dolphin, trying to get him to say "Hello Margaret," which turned out to be quite a challenge—Shocking! Their quirky journey is captured in the documentary "The Girl Who Talked to Dolphins."

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Episode 1: A Conservatory is not an Observatory

sipandsaga@gmail.com (The Sip and Saga Society) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 00:21:36 +0000

Nestled within the Ozark Mountains, Eureka Springs blossomed in 1879 as a haven of healing springs, attracting comfort-seekers from far and wide. Guided by Governor Powell Clayton's vision, Eureka Springs flourished. The Crescent Hotel opened in 1886 as a lavish retreat perched atop Crescent Mountain. Over time, the hotel transitioned into the Crescent College for Women, only to later fall into the hands of Norman Baker, a fraudulent figure who exploited its reputation for his notorious cancer clinic, enduring periods of decline and destruction. Despite setbacks, Marty and Elise Roenigk's restoration efforts in the late 1990s preserved the Crescent's historic allure while updating it with modern amenities, solidifying its position as a symbol of hospitality and fascination in Eureka Springs.

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