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SYMHC Classics: William Montague Cobb
This 2021 episode covers William Montague Cobb, who was the first Black person in the U.S. to earn a PhD in physical anthropology. He was also an act…
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Behind the Scenes Minis: Law and Medicine
Tracy discusses the inherent challenge of talking about topics that relate to current events. She also shares more information about Emma Reynolds th…
1 year, 2 months ago
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams is often described as the first person to successfully perform an open-heart surgery. That's not entirely accurate, but he w…
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United States vs. Wong Kim Ark
The 1898 supreme court case called United States vs. Wong Kim Ark had affected enforcement of the Chinese Exclusion Act, because the court found that…
1 year, 2 months ago
SYMHC Classics: Chae Chan Ping vs. United States
This 2021 episode covers the Chinese Exclusion Act, the United States’ first major immigration law. As its name suggests it specifically targeted peo…
1 year, 2 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Helen and Ada
Tracy shares how much she loves the work of Helen McNicoll and how the gaps in her biography posed a challenge during research. Holly talks about Har…
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Ada Coleman and the Savoy’s American Bar
Ada Coleman was head bartender at the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London in the early 20th century. She created a cocktail that is still serve…
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Helen McNicoll, Canadian Impressionist
Helen McNicoll was a Canadian painter who had a significant influence on the rise of Impressionism in that country. McNicoll, who lost her hearing in…
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SYMHC Classics: Jelling Stones
This 2016 episode looks at the beginning of Denmark's monarchy and its link to two large rune stones at Jelling. Is it possible that the stones were …
1 year, 2 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Iceland and Obstinance
Tracy talks about the way she usually handles names in episodes, and how Icelandic naming conventions changes that. Holly discusses the way that one …
1 year, 2 months ago