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Unofficial Vexillology expert Robert joins Olivia and Johanna to dive deep into the world of flags (with about 1,000 other tangents along the way). Learn about blood-covered dukes, marketing on the open seas, controversies with the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, and much MUCH more on this very special episode of Air Castles!
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Olivia Schmitz and Johanna Schöllauf try to understand different cultures one topic at a time.
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Ologies with Alie Ward Episode 103: Vexillology https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ologies-with-alie-ward/id1278815517?i=1000448420262
Robert's Sources:
Vexillological Society: http://fiav.org/
"Why city flags may be the worst-designed thing you've never noticed - Roman Mars": https://youtu.be/pnv5iKB2hl4
"Flags of the U.S. states and territories": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flags_of_the_U.S._states_and_territories
Vexillology Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/
"How I asked EVERY country's embassy for flags [part 1]": https://youtu.be/Jbix9y8iV38
Flag (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag
Johanna's Sources:
âTokyo 2020: Why some people want the rising sun flag bannedâ: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50285383
Oliviaâs Sources:
"Why did Pirates Fly the Jolly Roger?â: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/anthropology-in-practice/why-did-pirates-fly-the-jolly-roger/
âThe Jolly Roger and its Not-so-Merry Originsâ: https://hudsonvalley.org/article/the-jolly-roger-and-its-not-so-merry-origins/
âFamous Pirate Flags: Beyond the Skull and Crossbonesâ: https://owlcation.com/humanities/Famous-Pirate-Flags
âThe Golden Age of Piracyâ: https://www.rmg.co.uk/discover/explore/golden-age-piracy
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8 is great on Air Castles episode 27! Our mate Johanna updates us on the traits of the eighth largest nation state in the world (spoilers: it's not Kuwait) before Olivia relates to us the fate of the sea god from the outdated Hawaiian Kapu system.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Olivia Schmitz and Johanna Schöllauf try to understand different cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @AirCastlesPod.
Johanna's Sources:
â15 Things You Didn't Know About Bangladeshâ: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQmFpwQILE
âGanges Deltaâ: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2020/10/Ganges_Delta
â10 Surprising Facts About Dhaka, Bangladeshâ: ww.youtube.com/watch?v=ICqyetqYrgI
Olivia's Sources:
"Loaloa Heiau": https://www.nps.gov/places/loaloa-heiau.htm
"Traditional Hawaiian Religion": https://vagobond.com/traditional-hawaiian-religion/
"The four major Hawaiian gods": https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/the-four-major-hawaiian-gods
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Advanced technology: friend or foe? Johanna and Olivia explore both sides of the computer chip in episode 26, from bright Togolese inventors solving the world's problems one 3D printer at a time to Chinese censorship being taken to its most successful extremes.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Olivia Schmitz and Johanna Schöllauf try to understand different cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @AirCastlesPod.
Johanna's Sources:
âHow China Controls the Internetâ: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gxFhmsHNMc&t=205s
Olivia's Sources:
âThis African Inventor Created A $100 3-D Printer From E-Wasteâ: https://www.fastcompany.com/3019880/this-african-inventor-created-a-100-3-d-printer-from-e-waste
About the International Space Apps Challenge: http://2013.spaceappschallenge.org/about
âMeet Kodjo Afate Gnikou who built a 3D printer from electronic wasteâ: https://face2faceafrica.com/article/meet-kodjo-afate-gnikou-who-built-a-3d-printer-from-electronic-waste
âTogo: Location, History, Population, and Factsâ: https://www.britannica.com/place/Togo
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Happy New Year! In celebration of 2020 finally being over, Olivia and Johanna talk about cool New Year's traditions in Ecuador as well as the origin of fireworks in the 25th episode of Air Castles.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Olivia Schmitz and Johanna Schöllauf try to understand different cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @AirCastlesPod.
Sources:
Johanna:
âSpongebob in Flames: The New Yearâs Eve Effigy Burning in Ecuadorâ: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/new-years-effigies-ecuador
âNew Years in Ecuador - How to celebrate with the locals!â: https://happygringo.com/blog/new-years-ecuador/
âNew Years in Ecuador: Ecuadorian traditions to welcome the new year!â: https://www.thisisecuador.com/blog/new-years-ecuador-festivities/
Olivia:
âHistory of Fireworksâ: https://www.americanpyro.com/history-of-fireworks
âFIreworksâ Vibrant Historyâ: https://www.history.com/news/fireworks-vibrant-history
â14 Fun Facts About Fireworksâ: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/14-fun-facts-about-fireworks-180951957/
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Ginormous Christmas Nerds (TM) Olivia and Johanna are ready to get you into the holiday spirit with this holly jolly 24th episode. Hansel and Gretel, grape eating, and even more fun facts about the flying, gift-bearing Christ Child are just some of the factual presents that await you under that play button.
We hope everyone has a wonderful, safe, and uniquely celebrated holiday week/month/season!
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Olivia Schmitz and Johanna Schöllauf try to understand different cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @AirCastlesPod.
Sources:
Johanna:
âChristmas in Spainâ: https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/spain.shtml
âEverything You Need to Know About Christmas in Spainâ: https://theculturetrip.com/europe/spain/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-christmas-in-spain/
âWhat is a RoscĂłn de Reyes in Spain?â: https://www.sincerelyspain.com/blog/2019/1/4/what-is-a-roscon-de-reyes-in-spain
âBehind the Bite: RoscĂłn de Reyesâ: https://madridfoodtour.com/roscon-de-reyes/
Olivia:
âThe History of Gingerbreadâ: https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/history-gingerbread/
âThe Un-Christmassy Origin of Gingerbread Housesâ: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/un-christmassy-origin-gingerbread-houses-180967461/
âWith nearly a ton of butter, Texas gingerbread house sets recordâ: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-christmas-gingerbread/with-nearly-a-ton-of-butter-texas-gingerbread-house-sets-record-idUSBRE9B50YQ20131206
âSee the Winners of the Largest Gingerbread House Competition in Americaâ: https://www.rd.com/list/gingerbread-house-competition-winners/
âGingerbread Houses at Grove Park Innâ: https://www.romanticasheville.com/gingerbread.htm
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Sometimes it felt like 2020 would never be over, but here we are in the 12th month of the year! Johanna and Olivia are celebrating by looking at how Austrians and Iranians make the most out of the coming of winter.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Olivia Schmitz and Johanna Schöllauf try to understand different cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @AirCastlesPod.
Sources:
Earth, Wind & Fire - December (Official Video): https://youtu.be/CjCWhwdnCd0
Johanna:
âChristoph Waltz Explains Krampus to Jimmy Fallonâ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbkGuCozc9M
Olivia:
âShab-e Yalda, the celebration of the longest night of the yearâ: https://www.eavartravel.com/en/blog/2019/12/10/130522/yalda-nights/
âShabe Yalda â A Persian Celebrationâ: https://persianmama.com/shabe-yalda-a-persian-celebration/
âHafezâ: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/hafez
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Feeling blue or blau? Either way listening to this episode will probably (hopefully) lift your mood as you learn why oceans don't mix together and what makes blues music so special.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Olivia Schmitz and Johanna Schöllauf try to understand different cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @AirCastlesPod.
Sources:
Johanna:
âWhy the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Donât Mixâ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U93QRMcQU5Y
âWhatâs Under The Ice In Antarcticaâ?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM_Ce3ITLtA
Olivia:
âJazz Fundamentals: What Are the Blues?â: https://youtube.com/watch?v=aBg_gQxAShM
âIs Blues the Mother of All Modern Music?â: https://youtube.com/watch?v=HYy-6ltraVQ
âBluesâ: https://www.britannica.com/art/blues-music
âRegional Blues Stylesâ: https://www.strathmore.org/shades-of-blues/education-portal/regional-blues-styles
âTypes of Bluesâ: https://www.bluesguitarinsider.com/blues-guitar-history/types-of-blues
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All things decadent, expensive, fine, and fancy are on the docket for this most esteemed 21st episode of Air Castles. Johanna fills us in on the details of Dubai while Olivia takes us down the rabbit hole that is The International Butler Academy.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/Best Friends Olivia Schmitz and Johanna Schöllauf try to understand different cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @AirCastlesPod.
Sources:
Johanna:
âHow did Dubai get so rich? | CNBC Explainsâ: https://youtu.be/EctE3dEAwEY
âJafzaâ: http://jafza.ae/about-us/
âTop ten countries with worldâs largest oil reservesâ: https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/features/newstop-ten-countries-with-worlds-largest-oil-reserves-5793487/
Olivia:
The International Butler Academy: https://www.butlerschool.com
TIBA Etiquette Quiz: https://www.butlerschool.com/the-extras/etiquette-quiz/
TIBA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinternationalbutleracademy/?hl=en
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Don't worry, the girls aren't hitting you with a Christmas episode in October (there's enough time for that in December). This time, they are all about trees! From wood carving in Tajikistan to maple trees in Canada, this episode covers two valued traditions from opposite sides of the world.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Olivia Schmitz and Johanna Schöllauf try to understand different cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @AirCastlesPod.
Sources:
Johanna:
âMaple Syrup Festivals in Canadaâ: https://www.tripsavvy.com/maple-syrup-festivals-in-canada-1481755
âAhornsirup im Schnee - eine alte Wintertradition aus Nordamerikaâ: https://blog.naturata.de/2010/12/02/ahornsirup-im-schnee-eine-alte-wintertradition-aus-nordamerika/
â15 Products You Can (Usually) Only Buy in Canadaâ: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/81813/15-products-you-can-usually-only-buy-canada
â19 Totally Canadian Things That No Other Country Will Ever Haveâ:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/only-in-canada_n_5002178
â10 Must-Try Canadian Dishes (and the Best Places to Find Them)â: https://www.readersdigest.ca/travel/canada/10-must-try-canadian-dishes/
Olivia:
âChubkori (woodcarving)â: https://encyclocraftsapr.com/chubkori-woodcarving/
âTajikistanâs kandakori â a millennial craft keeps going strongâ: https://eurasianet.org/tajikistans-kandakori-a-millennial-craft-keeps-going-strong
âThe Art of Kandakori Woodcarvingâ: http://paramountjourney.com/en/woodcarving/
âTajikistan - Traditional Craftsâ: https://www.advantour.com/tajikistan/crafts.htm
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If you wanna be our listener, you gotta get with this episode of Air Castles! (Make it last forever. Repeat never ends~) The girls sit down today to talk about all things seasoning--including the Bolivian salt flats, salt production and micro plastics, and asking: where DOES the pepper grow???
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Olivia Schmitz and Johanna Schöllauf try to understand different cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @AirCastlesPod.
Johanna:
âHow Salt Is Madeâ: https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-is-salt-made-1328618
âSalt sold in Asia has highest levels of plastic contaminationâ: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/10/21/study-salt-sold-in-asia-has-highest-levels-of-plastic-contamination/
âWhy does so much plastic waste end up in Asia?â: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGZty_dOMkE
âWhich Countries Make the Most Plastic Waste?â: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhNNXqUX9Nk
Olivia:
âThese Salt Flats Are One of the Most Remarkable Vistas on Earthâ: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/south-america/bolivia/how-to-see-salar-de-uyuni-salt-flats-bolivia/
âSalar de Uyuni - Bolivia Salt Flatsâ: https://www.boliviahop.com/salar-de-uyuni/
âSalt pan (geology)â: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_pan_(geology)
âThis Hotel is Made Entirely of Saltâ: https://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/news/0000014a-ba9b-d229-a15b-fffb1e660000
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Air Castles coming' at you with TRIPLE the fun because Olivia and Johanna's good friend Hunter Rulon is making an appearance! Hunter introduces us to how language can influence a person's sense of direction while Johanna tells us more about the history of East and West Berlin, and Olivia takes us on a journey to the oldest astronomical chart in the world.
Follow Hunter on...
Instagram: @hirakatashii
Youtube: Hunter Rulon
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Johanna Schöllauf and Olivia Schmitz try to learn more about world cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @AirCastlesPod.
Hunter
"Does Your Language Shape How You Think?": https://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/magazine/29language-t.html
"5 Languages That Could Change the Way You See the World": http://nautil.us/blog/5-languages-that-could-change-the-way-you-see-the-world
Johanna
"DDR: Geteilte Stadt Berlin": https://www.planet-wissen.de/geschichte/ddr/geteilte_stadt_berlin/index.html
Olivia
âMysterious ancient star chart shows foreign skiesâ: https://www.cnet.com/news/mysterious-ancient-star-chart-shows-foreign-skies/
âKitora Tomb Star Chart is Declared the Oldest in the Worldâ: https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/kitora-tomb-star-chart-declared-oldest-world-003449
âJapan's Kitora Tomb Mural Paintings Recommended As National Treasureâ: https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2019/03/japans-kitora-tomb-mural-paintings.html
âFrom Tomb to Museum: Transferring and Reconstructing the Kitora Burial Mound Muralsâ: https://www.nippon.com/en/currents/d00270/
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The girls are back from hiatus and ready to rock 'n roll! Respectfully, of course, as they both take us on journeys of pilgrimage to Africa and Asia. Olivia digs out the details on the rock churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia while Johanna gives us the scoop on the Hajj, the most revered pilgrimage of Islam.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Johanna Schöllauf and Olivia Schmitz try to learn more about world cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @AirCastlesPod.
(To save you the trouble: Olivia realizes that Saudi Arabia is in Western Asia and is not considered a part of Africa. Sorry about her terrible geography.)
Johanna
âWhat is the Black Stone of Mecca?â: youtube.com/watch?v=Ibbzz9Rwrp4
âDie wundersame Kaabe & ihre wahre Geschichteâ: youtube.com/watch?v=sVk0OVnLd7Y
âThe Kaâbahâ: https://www.islamiclandmarks.com/makkah-haram-sharief/kabah
âMillions barred from 2020 hajj pilgrimage to Mecca due to pandemicâ: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/2020/06/millions-barred-2020-hajj-pilgrimage-mecca-pandemic/
âPillars of Islamâ: http://www.oxfordislamicstudies.com/article/opr/t125/e1859
Olivia
âLalibela: Ethiopian holy city mired in protests and controversyâ: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/lalibela-ethiopian-holy-city-mired-protests-controversy-181202142254158.html
âA Trip Through the Stunning, Rock-Hewed Churches of Ethiopiaâ: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/18/travel/harar-lalibela-ethiopia-budget-churches.html
âRock Churches of Lalibela, the Jerusalem of Ethiopiaâ:
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/rock-churches-lalibela-ethiopia/index.html
âLalibela, Ethiopia (ááá á) - Tour of the Incredible Rock Churches!â: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo_KycIyHAg
âLalÄ«bela, Ethiopiaâ: https://www.britannica.com/place/Lalibela-Ethiopia
âZagwe dynasty, Ethiopian historyâ: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Zagwe-dynasty
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In episode 16 of Air Castles, you get the beeeeest of both worlds! Alas, while neither of our lovely hosts are tackling the world sensation that was Hannah Montana, the rainforest nation of Suriname and Russian wedding traditions are pretty close seconds!
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Johanna Schöllauf and Olivia Schmitz try to learn more about world cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @aircastlespod
Johanna:
âThe truth about living in Surinameâ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OExWSfihjog
âSuriname | Dschungeldoktor trifft Schamaneâ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02YStK5fImo
âSuriname Traditionsâ: http://surinamep6.weebly.com/traditions.html
Olivia:
"15 amazing Russian wedding traditionsâ: https://www.easyweddings.com.au/articles/15-amazing-russian-wedding-traditions/
âTraditions: The Russian Weddingâ: https://www.manhattanbride.com/insights/russian/
"How to Survive a Russian Weddingâ: https://theculturetrip.com/europe/russia/articles/how-to-survive-a-russian-wedding/
"Russian Wedding Traditions and Vocabularyâ: https://www.thoughtco.com/russian-wedding-4776550
"Russian Wedding - A Blend of Cultural Traditionsâ: https://www.looktrvl.com/blog/russian-wedding-blend-cultural-traditions
âRussian Wedding Traditions: Engagementâ: https://www.advantour.com/russia/traditions/engagement.htm
"The ages that people get married around the worldâ: https://qz.com/1800961/when-do-people-get-married-around-the-world/
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Birds outnumber humans by millions on this earth which is a great reason to learn more about them! Besides the mythical Phoenix which is part of many mythologies, other living birds like Alex the parrot have shown how intelligent those beings truly are. Learn more about those two birds in the 15th episode of this podcast!
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Johanna Schöllauf and Olivia Schmitz try to learn more about world cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @aircastlespod
Johanna:
âSymbolism of the Mythical Phoenix Bird: Renewal, Rebirth and Destructionâ: https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/ancient-symbolism-magical-phoenix-002020
âWhat was the Philosopherâs stone?â: https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-philosophers-stone
Olivia:
The Alex Foundation Website: https://alexfoundation.org
âAlex the Birdâ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldYkFdu5FJk
âEinstein vs Griffin | The World's Smartest Parrots | Extraordinary Animals | Earthâ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozgcKw4MyvY
âWhy Alex The Parrot May Have Been The Worldâs Smartest Birdâ: https://allthatsinteresting.com/alex-the-parrot-irene-pepperberg
âParrotâs posthumous paper shows his mathematical geniusâ: https://www.nature.com/news/parrot-s-posthumous-paper-shows-his-mathematical-genius-1.10071
âWhy Ravens and Crows Are Earthâs Smartest Crowsâ: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/03/year-of-the-bird-brains-intelligence-smarts/
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Space: what a bigger and broader topic is there to pick? In this episode, Olivia tells us about the successful science fiction author Octavia E. Butler while Johanna talks about summer solstice, which marks the longest day of the year.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Johanna Schöllauf and Olivia Schmitz try to learn more about world cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @aircastlespod
Johanna:
âWhat is a Solstice? | National Geographic": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btcTfor-j-c
âDie 9 schönsten Sonnwendfeuer in den Alpenâ: https://www.bergwelten.com/a/berge-in-flammen-10-der-schoensten-sonnwendfeuer-in-den-alpen
âWhy is Stonehenge So Important?â: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em-P7MUt5Bk
âMidsummer in Sweden - a cherished tradition": https://visitsweden.com/what-to-do/culture-history-and-art/swedish-traditions/midsummer-tradition/midsummer/Olivia:
âOctavia E. Butlerâ: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octavia_E._Butler#Selected_works
âWhy Octavia E Butlerâs novels are so relevant todayâ: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200317-why-octavia-e-butlers-novels-are-so-relevant-today
âOctavia Butler: Writing Herself Into The Storyâ: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/07/10/535879364/octavia-butler-writing-herself-into-the-story -
If you can't go to a far off island right now, then why not learn about two instead? The ladies double down on East Asia this episode, as Johanna breaks down the controversy around Taiwan status as a country(?), while Olivia introduces you to an extraordinary 88-stop pilgrimage you can do on Shikoku, Japan.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Johanna Schöllauf and Olivia Schmitz try to learn more about world cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @aircastlespod
Johanna:
All information was taken from my lectures at Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka.
Olivia:
This is the website to my pilgrimage professor, Dr. John Shultz: http://www.japanjohn.com
âNo right way to complete Shikokuâs 88-temple pilgrimageâ: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2018/03/23/travel/no-right-way-complete-shikokus-88-temple-pilgrimage/
Shokoku Henro page on Shikokuâs Tourism Website: https://shikoku-tourism.com/en/shikoku-henro/shikoku-henro
âKukaiâ: https://www.ancient.eu/Kukai/
âShingon Buddhismâ: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shingon
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Myths, fairy tales, folklore, campfire stories, the tales your grandpa would spin about "when he was your age"--it's these sorts of mystical tales that Johanna and Olivia focus on for this 12th episode of Air Castles. We start with Olivia's tale of the abandoned city of Xanadu in Inner Mongolia, and then Johanna regales to us the significance of elves and faeries of Iceland.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Johanna Schöllauf and Olivia Schmitz try to learn more about world cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @aircastlespod
Johanna:
History of Europe - 6013 years in 3 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxDyJ_6N-6A
âMyths and Legends of Icelandâ: https://global.hurtigruten.com/destinations/iceland/inspiration/myths-and-legends-of-iceland/
âMost Famous Myths, Stories and Creatures in Icelandâ: https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/iceland/experiences/news/how-much-do-you-know-about-icelandic-mythology-and-folklore-because-oh-my-god
âMeet the Thirteen Yule Lads, Icelandâs Own Mischievous Santa Clausesâ: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-thirteen-yule-lads-icelands-own-mischievous-santa-clauses-180948162/
Olivia:
âKubla Khanâ by Samuel Taylor Coleridge: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43991/kubla-khan
âXanaduâ: https://www.ancient.eu/Xanadu/
âKublai Khan - Death, Accomplishments & Factsâ: https://www.biography.com/political-figure/kublai-khan
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"Old but Gold" or "Oldie but Goodie"? Either way, Olivia and Johanna researched two very old topics with the Aborigines and the Book of Kells in this episode.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Johanna Schöllauf and Olivia Schmitz try to learn more about world cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @aircastlespod
Johanna:
âThe men of the Fifth World (full documentary)â: https://youtu.be/QRBMdS4t36c
Olivia:
âThe Book of Kellsâ: httpds://www.tcd.ie/library/manuscripts/book-of-kells.php
âBook of Kellsâ: https://www.ancient.eu/Book_of_Kells/
âThe Secret of Kellsâ: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_of_Kells
âSt Jerome: Christian Scholarâ: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Jerome
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You looking for some Hot Stuff? Then this episode is the right one for you. Olivia is guaranteed to make you hungry while talking about Jerk Chicken, a spicy Jamaican dish, while Johanna takes you on an imaginary journey to the Sahara desert.
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Johanna Schöllauf and Olivia Schmitz try to learn more about world cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @aircastlespod
Johanna:
â10 Interesting Facts About the Sahara Desertâ: https://www.onthegotours.com/blog/2019/08/facts-about-the-sahara-desert/
âInteresting Facts About the Sahara Desertâ: https://www.globaladventurechallenges.com/journal/facts-about-sahara-desert
âFaces of Africa - The Saharaâ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMHfYnS65w0
Olivia:
âHow to Make Homemade Jerk Chicken - Gordon Ramsayâ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GIH3JYb6no&feature=youtu.be
â7 Best Places for Jerk Chicken in Jamaicaâ: https://bigseventravel.com/2019/03/the-7-best-places-for-jerk-chicken-jamaica/
âHow to Make Jamaican Jerk Chickenâ by Munchies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt460jKi4Bk
âJerk chickenâ: https://www.britannica.com/topic/jerk-chicken
âJamaicaâ: https://www.britannica.com/place/Jamaica
âWhatâs the history of jerk in Caribbean cookingâ: https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/whats-the-history-of-jerk-in-caribbean-cooking-863350.html
âOverview Essay: Maroons in Jamaicaâ: https://scholar.library.miami.edu/slaves/Maroons/maroons.html
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All good things come in threes! This episode we're welcoming our first guest and good friend Allie SekuliÄ who tells us all about the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Johanna and Olivia will introduce you to other topics related to connection. Tune in to find out more!
Find Allie on Instagram: @allie.rayne
Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Johanna Schöllauf and Olivia Schmitz try to learn more about world cultures one topic at a time.
Questions/Comments/Compliments/Corrections? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Twitter @aircastlespod
Sources:
Allie:
"Have We Found the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island?": https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/12/131208-roanoke-lost-colony-discovery-history-raleigh/
"Overview of Outer Banks Islands": https://www.outerbanksblue.com/blog/overview-outer-banks-islands/
"Visiting Every Outer Banks Lighthouse: A Complete List": https://www.firstflightrentals.com/blog/outer-banks-lighthouses/
"Mystery solved: why Hoi-Toiders mommuck": https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/mystery-solved-why-hoi-toiders-mommuck-1091206.html
"The Carolina Brogue: Outer Banks Vocabulary": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgi9wYsR5foJohanna:
âHow the worldâs longest underwater tunnel was built - Alex Gendlerâ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNS2jj2w-GIOlivia:
âThe Atomium: Brussels, Belgiumâ: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-atomium-brussels-belgium
The Atomium official website: https://atomium.be/atomium_symbol_of_Brussels_and_Belgium
âAtomium Brussels Belgiumâ: https://www.brussels.info/atomium/ - Vis mere
