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With the Odyssey fresh on the mind, we will explore the growing popularity of Penelope. Where does the name come from? What does it mean? What is it about "Penelope" characters that are speaking to today's parents?   SOURCES:  Homer. (n.d.). The Odyssey (S. Butler, Trans.). The Internet Classics Archive. http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/odyssey.html (Original work published ca. 800 B.C.E.)  Levaniouk, O. (2011). Eve of the festival: Making myth in Odyssey 19. Center for Hellenic Studies  Levaniouk, O. (1999). Penelope and the Penelops. Nine Essays on Homer, 95-136.   Alessi, S. (2013). Rewriting Classical Myths: the Case of Penelope. MHRA Working Papers in the Humanities, 8, 42-53.   Gilchrist, K., & Gilchrist, K. (1997). Penelope (Doctoral dissertation, University of Oxford).   Shewan, A. (1915). The Waterfowl Goddess Penelope and her Son Pan. The Classical Review, 29(2), 37-40.  Bridgerton Boost https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bridgerton-gilded-age-baby-names_l_665fd4d0e4b08e32183f6429 Baby Center Most Popular Baby Name Trends June 2024 https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names/most-popular/2024-baby-name-trends_41001948  “Polin’s” record-breaking opening weekend  https://netflixlife.com/posts/polin-bridgerton-season-3-most-watched-debut-weekend-01hyeb1dg82c  Netflix all-time stats https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/most-popular/tv  Behind the Name (One of my favorite “name” websites)  https://www.behindthename.com/name/penelope  Brief St. Penelope bio  https://orthodoxmonasteryicons.com/products/penelope-the-martyr-icon Bio of St. Irene - born Penelope  https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/1002/05/05/101297-great-martyr-irene

Pocahontas as a moniker has been used throughout to perpetuate the mythical "Indian Princess" stereotype  But what if that wasn't her real name?  Today we explore the biography of the real Pocahontas and how her (many) names shaped public perception of both her and Native American women as a whole.  MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) A multinational, grassroots organization that aims to stop the disproportionate violence perpetrated against Indigenous women.  https://mmiwhoismissing.org/ Sources:  https://soundcloud.com/missingmatoaka/missingmatoaka (Alternative audio track for the Disney movie  Pocahontas and the Powhatan dilemma. Camilla Townsend (2004).  The True Story of Pocahontas, The Other Side of History, co-authored by Dr. Linwood Custalow and Angela L. Daniel. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/ Smith, J. (1908). A true relation of such occurrences and accidents of noate as hath hapned in Virginia since the first planting of that colony [. (E. Arber, Ed.). In Travels and works of Captain John Smith, President of Virginia, and Admiral of New England, 1580–1631 (Part I, pp. 1–40). John Grant [. (Original work published 1608) [ When Fiction Wins: John Davis and the Emergence of a Romantic Pocahontas by Michael King Smith, John. The Generall Historie of Virginia, New England, and the Summer Isles. London, 1624. Smithsonian Channel. (Producer). (2017). Pocahontas: Beyond the myth [Film]. Smithsonian Networks  [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures 1995Pocahontas: Her Life and Legend. National Parks Services, 2022 https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/pocahontas-her-life-and-legend.htmDavis, John. Captain Smith and Princess Pocahontas: An Indian Tale. Philadelphia: T.C. Plowman, 1805Music: Market by Peritune

What's the difference between a Pilgrim and a Puritan? And what do they have to do with Thanksgiving anyway?? We'll look at the roots of a beloved American holiday and how they connect with the Protestant Revolution.  Raise your drumsticks in a hearty Huzzah!

Here comes Peter Cottontail! It's almost time for Easter!  But what does Easter mean? How did it get its name? Did the Catholics just piggy-back off a holiday for an ancient goddess?? Let's "hunt" down the answer together!

I bet you know a lot of Kevins, but when was the last time you saw a baby named Kevin? Today we explore Kevins journey from Celtic Saint to American scamp. Learn just how popular (or unpopular) this name really is! Sources: Articles Children's names: Why rich parents set the trend, not celebrities - BBC News The Ossianic Society on JSTOR  What’s In A Name: The Surprising Rise And Fall (And Rise) Of ‘Kevin’ | by The Establishment | The Establishment | Medium Saint Kevin | patron of Dublin | Britannica Saint Kevin - Glendalough - World Cultures European (irishcultureandcustoms.com) Gaelic Revival | Encyclopedia.com Trace your Irish roots - traditional Irish naming pattern (irishcentral.com) http://manchesterhistorian.com/2021/what-led-to-the-19th-century-gaelic-revival-by-erin-kilker/  Irish Free State declared - HISTORY  Irish in Washington -- The Early Years (1840s to 1890) - HistoryLink.org Apparently, Some Countries Really Hate The Name ‘Kevin’ | HuffPost Weird News  The Strange German Disease Called "Kevinism": Can a Lame Name Mess Up Your Life? | Discover Magazine Digitized Records Annals of the Four Masters (ucc.ie)  The Annals of Ulster (ucc.ie)  Irish Genealogy Books

After a stupidly long hiatus we are back with more naming fun! Join us this episode for an in-depth look at the journey of orange, both the color and the fruit! Links: The Citrus Route Revealed: From Southeast Asia into the Mediterranean in: HortScience Volume 52 Issue 6 (2017) (ashs.org) orange | Search Online Etymology Dictionary (etymonline.com) The Origin of Oranges (arcgis.com) Oranges - Google Books Al Masudi – History of Islam William the Silent (mcgill.ca) House of Orange | European dynasty | Britannica Golden Fruit - Google Books Hesperides: history of the culture and use of citrus fruits : Tolkowsky, S. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Trading Posts and Fortifications on Genoese Trade Routes. From the Mediterranean to the Black Sea - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Orange | History, Geography, & Points of Interest | Britannica Francia Media:  Lorraine & Burgundy (friesian.com) Color or Fruit? On the Unlikely Etymology of “Orange” ‹ Literary Hub (lithub.com) Why does the Netherlands love orange? The full explainer – DutchReview Exploration and trade in Elizabethan England | The British Library (bl.uk) Spectrum - The Spectrum Of Light - Newton, Colors, Seven, and Experiment - JRank Articles Patriot Revolution | Encyclopedia.com Glorious Revolution - New World Encyclopedia https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-18769781

Ah the immortal Bard.  We can credit Shakespeare with many things: shaping the English language, bringing theatre to the common man, giving High School drama departments something to perform that's in the public domain. But can we credit Shakespeare for names like Jessica? We'll look at the complex (and racist) relationship between Britain and Judaism as we unravel the mystery behind  Shakespeare's Semitic ingenue. Sources: Articles: Barkey, K., & Katznelson, I. (2011). States, regimes, and decisions: why Jews were expelled from Medieval England and France. Theory and Society, 40(5), 475–503. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11186-011-9150-8 Halio, J. L., & Gross, J. (1993). Shylock: Four Hundred Years in the Life of a Legend. Shakespeare Quarterly, 44(3), 364. https://doi.org/10.2307/2871425 Books: Gross, K. (2006). Shylock Is Shakespeare (Annotated ed.). University of Chicago Press. Shapiro, J. (2016). Shakespeare and the Jews (twentieth anniversary edition). Columbia University Press. Websites: CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Giangiorgio Trissino (newadvent.org) www.etymologyonline.com Meet The Man Responsible For The Letter "J" - Dictionary.com Music: Market by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Psalm 23 Toyohiko Santoh https://archive.org/details/cd_lute-music-from-the-netherlands_toyohiko-satoh  Bransle Gay Claude Gervais https://archive.org/details/lp_french-dances-of-the-renaissance-and-other_le-groupe-des-instruments-anciens-de-paris_0

It's an old story: The Vikings gave Greenland and Iceland their names to fool people. But is that actually true? Grab and oar on the dragon boat as we sail to the icy heart of this naming mystery! Sources: Articles: A BRIEF HISTORY OF GREENLAND - Local Histories Debunking the Naming of Iceland: How the Island Got its Name | The Horse and the Norse (wordpress.com) Erik The Red – The Raving, Red-Haired Lunatic Who Settled Greenland (allthatsinteresting.com) Eric the Red - discover of Greenland (greenlandbytopas.com)  Facts about Greenland - Naalakkersuisut Books: Bugge, A. (2022). THE NATIVE GREENLANDER - A BLENDING OF OLD AND NEW. Arctic. History, C. (2018). Erik the Red: A Captivating Guide to the Viking Who Founded the First Norse Settlement in Greenland (Captivating History). CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Palsson, H., & Edwards, P. (2007). The Book of Settlements: Landnamabok (U of M Icelandic Series). University of Manitoba Press. Seaver, K. A. (1997). The Frozen Echo: Greenland and the Exploration of North America, ca. A.D. 1000–1500 (1st ed.). Stanford University Press. Websites: www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca www.britannica.com  Music: Market by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 "Psalm 23" by Toyohiko Satoh Lute Music from the Netherlands, retrieved from archive.org https://archive.org/details/cd_lute-music-from-the-netherlands_toyohiko-satoh "Sækonungar" by Skald  Viking Memories, retrieved from archive.org  https://archive.org/details/skald-vikings_memories-vinyl

You've probably seen a meme circulating that shows the so-called "Princess Qajar."  It's a set of black and white photos showing an Iranian woman with a mustache, unibrow, and unusual clothes.  A typical caption reads something like: "this woman was a great beauty in her day. 13 men committed suicide after she spurned their advances!" We're meant to be shocked that this "uggo" could command such devotion.  But who is the real woman behind the pretty blatantly racist and sexist meme?  In this episode we dig into the lives of two women who saw Iran's attempted transformation from Western puppet to independent nation.  Esmat Al-Dawlha and Taj Al-Sultanah Sources: Articles: https://abitofhistoryblog.com/tag/esmat-al-dowleh/ http://royal-splendor.blogspot.com/2018/07/princess-qajar.html https://positivenegativeimpact.com/princess-qajar https://historyofyesterday.com/the-beauty-symbol-from-the-19th-century-proves-that- beauty-is-determined-by-society-aa8e2a0260c0 Books: Al-Saltaneh, T., Neshati, A., Amanat, A., & Vanzan, A. (2021). Crowning Anguish: Memoirs of a Persian Princess from the Harem to Modernity. Macmillan Publishers. Ingenito, D. (2020). Beholding Beauty Sadi of Shiraz and the Aesthetics of Desire in Medieval Persian Poetry (Brill Studies in Middle Eastern Literatures). BRILL. Keddie, N. R. (2012). Qajar Iran and the Rise of Reza Khan 1796–1925. Mazda Pub. Shah, N. A., Redhouse, J. W., Iran, S. O., & William, J. (2012). The diary of H.M. the Shah of Persia, during his tour through Europe in A.D. 1873. By J.W. Redhouse. A verbatim translation. Ulan Press. Websites: www.britannica.com www.qajarwomen.org www.biographypedia.com Music: Market by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Farda to miyaee by Houshmand Aghili https://www.easypersian.com/ Psalm 23 by Toyohiko Santoh www.archive.org

She's pink! She's fun! She's complicated! The world loves Barbie. She's a staple of American girlhood. But how did Barbie get her name? Is Barbie a person or a species? When/why did Barbie become a derogatory  term against women? fire up your pink convertibles, because we're getting into the history of Barbie and the impact of her name on culture. Sources: Articles: Biography of Ruth Handler, Inventor of Barbie Dolls (thoughtco.com) Fame Dogs 'Real' Barbie, Ken - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)  The Amazing Ruth Handler, The Woman Behind Barbie - Antique Trader  Real People Behind Big Names (oprah.com) Sad Clown | On the Media | WNYC Studios  BBC NEWS | Americas | Barbie loses battle over bimbo image  Books: Gerber, R. (2010). Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her (Illustrated ed.). Harper Business. Handler, R., & Shannon, J. (1995). Dream Doll: The Ruth Handler Story (1st ed.). Longmeadow Pr. Websites: www.etymologyonline.com www.behindthename.com Music: Toyohiko Santoh Psalm 23 Lute Music from the Netherlands https://archive.org/details/cd_lute-music-from-the-netherlands_toyohiko-satoh  www.archive.org Market by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

1/8/22 Here's another Moniker Classic episode to start the New Year. We here at Moniker have been rethinking the format of the show for 2022 and will have updates soon. But don't worry! Lot's of naming fun is coming your way! -Megan Today we're going to mine the depths of the Golden State! Hopefully we'll find some good nuggets! It'll be a real rush! (I know, I hate me too). More to explore on the Latino/a and Mexican American experience of California: Anthology of works by Los Angeles-based Latino/Hispanic writers https://losangelesliterature.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/latinoa-writers-of-los-angeles-and-southern-california/ Books on California history by Latino authors Occupied America by Rodolfo Acuna https://www.amazon.com/Occupied-America-History-Chicanos-8th/dp/0205880843/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=occupied+america&qid=1624643688&sr=8-1 The History of Alta California: A Memoir of Mexican California  by Antonio Maria Osio https://www.amazon.com/History-Alta-California-Memoir-Mexican/dp/0299149749/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Alta+California&qid=1624643744&sr=8-5 Sources: Websites: www.britannica.com www.census.gov https://www.loc.gov/collections/california-first-person-narratives/articles-and-essays/early-california-history/ Articles: https://medium.com/anne-t-kent-california-room-community-newsletter/the-problem-with-californias-application-for-statehood-e326b81012cc https://exhibits.stanford.edu/california-as-an-island/feature/history  https://amadisofgaul.blogspot.com/2009/07/california-according-to-garci-rodriguez.html  The Mythical Straits of Anian. (1915). Bulletin of the American Geographical Society, 147. Books: Guinn, J. M., & Beck, J. (2015). A History of California and an Extended History of Los Angeles. Jazzybee Verlag. Starr, K. (2007). California: A History (Modern Library Chronicles) (Reprint ed.). Modern Library. Videos: https://reason.com/video/2021/06/07/is-california-over/ Music: Market by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Deep Woods3 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Kris Kringle! Saint Nick! Sinterklaas! Old...beardy! Children all over the world love Santa Claus. But how did he end up with so many names? Are they corporate creations or semblances of somber saints? Join us as we delve into the myths and traditions of Santa Claus. Cameo appearances by: Martin Luther, Charles I, and friend of the podcast Mickey Rooney! Sources: Articles: https://starkeycomics.com/2018/12/17/the-evolution-of-father-christmas/  988 Vladimir Adopts Christianity | Christian History Magazine (christianhistoryinstitute.org) https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/christmas/the-history-of-father-christmas/  https://www.learningliftoff.com/santa-claus-origins-and-traditions/ The Roman Empire: in the First Century. The Roman Empire. Early Christians | PBS   https://homesteadmuseum.blog/2016/12/01/the-evolution-of-christmas-santa-claus-in-the-late-1840s/ Books: Bennett, W. J. (2018). The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas (Reissue ed.). Howard Books. Jerman, T. A. (2020). Santa Claus Worldwide: A History of St. Nicholas and Other Holiday Gift-Bringers. McFarland. Wheeler, J. L. (2010). Saint Nicholas (Christian Encounters Series). Thomas Nelson. Websites: www.britannica.com www.etymologyonline.com www.history.com Music: Market by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Deep Woods3 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Jingle Bells-Scott Holmes Music  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/christmas-background-music/jingle-bells-2

We're finally back with part two of the names from Jane Austen's Emma. Today we'll explore the histories and meanings behind the names of 3 male characters: Mr. Knightley, Frank Churchill, and Mr. Elton. Prepare for my unfiltered opinion on how much Frank and Mr. Elton suck! Special appearance by our old friend the Domesday Book! Sources: Articles: https://www.britainexpress.com/History/english-parish-churches.htm https://blog.myheritage.com/2013/03/surname-of-the-week-churchill/ https://jasna.org/persuasions/printed/number19/fullerton.pdf Books: Austen, J. (2021). Emma. ClassicBooks by KTHTK. Craig, S., & E. (2015). Jane Austen and the State of the Nation (1st ed. 2015 ed.). Palgrave Macmillan. Doody, M. (2015). Jane Austen’s Names: Riddles, Persons, Places (Illustrated ed.). University of Chicago Press. Harrison, H. (2018). Surnames of the United Kingdom, Vol. 2: A Concise Etymological Dictionary (Classic Reprint). Forgotten Books. Websites: www.britannica.com www.surnamedb.com www.etymologyonline.com www.opendomesday.com Music: Market by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Deep Woods3 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US John Harrison, violin, with Robert Turizziani conducting the Wichita State University Chamber Players. Live, unedited performance at the Wiedemann Recital Hall, Wichita State University, 6 February 2000Music by Antonio Vivaldi composed 1723 and published in 1725. Recording copyright John Harrison (JohnHarrisonViolin.com)

Today we explore the mystery behind John Singer Sargent's enigmatic "Portrait of Madame X." Who was this mystery woman? Why did Sargent paint her? Why did he keep her identity a secret? Sources: Articles:  https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/12127  1884 – John Singer Sargent, Madame X (Virginie Gautreau) | Fashion History Timeline (fitnyc.edu) Olympia, One of the Most Scandalous Paintings of the 19th Century (singulart.com) Portrait of a Ladies’ Man: Dr Samuel-Jean Pozzi | History Today Sidlauskas, S. (2001). Painting Skin: John Singer Sargent’s “Madame X.” American Art, 15(3), 9–33. https://doi.org/10.1086/444645 Books: Lucey, D. M. (2018). Sargent’s Women: Four Lives Behind the Canvas (Illustrated ed.). W. W. Norton & Company. Strapless by Deborah Davis (2004–05-03). (2021). TarcherPerigee. Simpson, M., Sargent, J. S., Ormond, R., Weinberg, B. H., & Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. (1997). Uncanny Spectacle: The Public Career of the Young John Singer Sargent (1st edition, paperback issue, ed.). Clark Art Inst. Websites: www.britannica.com  www.metmuseum.org  Music: Market by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Deep Woods3 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Habanera Georges Bizet 1875 Carmen habanera : the carport orchestra : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

What started as one creator's vision of the ultimate animated feature became a decades-long struggle resulting in a butchered direct-to-video throw away.  Join us as we discuss with Mandy Gearhart how Richard Williams' "The Thief, The Cobbler, and The Grand Vizier" became "The Thief and the Cobbler," "The Princess and The Cobbler," and "Arabian Knight." Note: Sound quality isn't the greatest in this episode, I apologize.  Sources: Websites: www.imdb.com www.moma.org www.nasruddin.org Articles: https://www.rogerebert.com/features/the-story-of-richard-williams-and-his-unfinished-fairy-tale-the-thief-and-the-cobbler https://www.cbr.com/the-thief-and-the-cobbler-tragic-tale-of-unfinished-masterpiece/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/74031/13-beautiful-facts-about-thief-and-cobbler https://www.oscars.org/calendar/thief-and-cobbler https://pullingarabbitoutofahat.com/uncategorized/richard-williams-and-the-shah-brothers/ https://www.awn.com/news/disney-restore-thief-and-cobbler-original-version https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/12/the-greatest-animated-film-that-never-was/383640/ Videos: Dormer, M. (1982) Richard Williams and The Thief Who Never Gave Up Thames Television Schreck, K. (2012) Persistence of Vision  Kevin Schreck Productions Music: Market by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Deep Woods3 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US