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Two Dorseys: Thomas J. and William Henry
Thomas J. Dorsey liberated himself from enslavement and became one of the most sought-after caterers in Philadelphia. His son William Henry Dorsey wa…
10 months ago
Eponymous Foods: Fruits
This installment of eponymous food stories is entirely about fruits. We’ve got a berry, a pome, and a citrus, all with varying degrees of documentati…
10 months ago
SYMHC Classics: Hatshepsut
This 2019 episode covers Hatshepsut, who sent a huge expedition to Punt in the 15th century B.C.E. The expedition to Punt is also an important and il…
10 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Wanda’s Motivations
Holly shares a theory on why Wanda Gág didn’t drink. There is also discussion of Gág’s medical issues and how they were handled by doctors.
See omnyst…
10 months, 1 week ago
Wanda Gág, Part 2
After struggling to raise her siblings and start an art career, Wanda Gág’s life changed almost instantly with the publication of her first children’…
10 months, 1 week ago
Wanda Gág, Part 1
As an artist and writer Wanda Gág is well known for her children’s books. But this first of two parts about her life covers her own unusual childhood…
10 months, 1 week ago
SYMHC Classics: Theda Bara
This 2022 episode covers Theda Bara, often referenced as the first sex symbol. Photos of her are synonymous with the word vamp, and 100 years later, …
10 months, 1 week ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: So You Hate Waffles
Tracy talks about how current events are causing disruptions in work on the podcast. She also discusses the way headlines often misrepresent alleged …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Unearthed! in Spring 2025, Part 2
Part two of the spring 2025 installment of Unearthed! features the potpourri category, plus drones/radar/lidar, books and letters, animals, edibles a…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Unearthed! in Spring 2025, Part 1
The first part of our springtime edition of Unearthed! for 2025 features so many updates! There are also finds related to Egypt and artwork.
Researc…
10 months, 2 weeks ago