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William J. Sharkey’s Not-so-great Escape
William J. Sharkey was a pickpocket, a con man, a politician, and a murderer, though whether or not that murder was an accident became the question a…
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Anna Maria van Schurman, Star of Utrecht
Polymath Anna Maria van Schurman was a very well-educated woman in the 17th century, making her exceptional. She’s described as the most learned woma…
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SYMHC Classics: Sappho
This 2019 episode covers Sappho, often described as the greatest female poet of ancient Greece. Her reputation as a poet has persisted for more than …
1 year ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Fitz Hugh and Sleepytime
Holly talks about gaining compassion for Fitz Hugh Ludlow through reading his work. Tracy discusses her training in massage school.
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Paracelsus and the Doctrine of Signatures
16th-century Swiss physician Paracelsus was frustrated with established medical practice and academia and he was sometimes on the lam because of his …
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Introducing: Hoax!
Hi, Stuff You Missed in History Class listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Hoax!
Hoax!: Why do …
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Fitz Hugh Ludlow
Fitz Hugh Ludlow’s fame as a writer was directly tied to his drug use initially. In his final years, his advocacy for treatment of the illness of add…
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SYMHC Classics: James Baldwin
This 2020 episode covers James Baldwin, who was a brilliant essayist, one of the chroniclers of the Civil Rights Movement, and a powerful voice again…
1 year ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Opera and Joyous Research
Holly talks about an opera based on the life of Eadweard Muybridge. Tracy and Holly talk about how they learned about periods as kids.
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Beatrice Kenner and Midred Smith: Sister Inventors
Beatrice Kenner’s inventions were focused largely on making life easier and less annoying for herself and the people around her, including period pro…
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