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Ida M. Tarbell vs. John D. Rockefeller, Part 2
Tarbell saw her family and community clash with Standard Oil when she was growing up. This second part covers her work for McClure’s Magazine and the…
4 years, 9 months ago
Ida M. Tarbell vs. John D. Rockefeller, Part 1
Ida Tarbell was one of the first investigative journalists, and the biggest work of her life involved exposing exploitive and illegal business practi…
4 years, 9 months ago
SYMHC Classics: Inês de Castro and Pedro I of Portugal
When Prince Pedro of Portugal was married off in the 1300s, he only had eyes for his new wife's lady in waiting. This 2017 episode about the relation…
4 years, 9 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Maggie Lena Walker and Pepper's Ghost
Tracy and Holly discuss the possible inspiration for Maggie Lena Walker's name, and then discuss favorite recipes as inspired by a listener mail. The…
4 years, 9 months ago
John Henry Pepper and His Ghost
While the ghost illusion he created for theaters dominates his life story, Pepper's life story has a number of twists and turns. It’s got several pro…
4 years, 9 months ago