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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, 4 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…
1 year, 4 months ago
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…
1 year, 4 months ago
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…
1 year, 4 months ago
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, 4 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, 4 months ago
Isles of Scilly and the 335 Years War
The Isles of Scilly were part of one of the longest wars in human history, but the main reason for the length of the very mild conflict was lagging p…
1 year, 4 months ago
Jón Arason, Last Catholic Bishop of Iceland
Jón Arason was the last Catholic bishop in Iceland before it became a Lutheran country. His story involves a lot of gory details in this story includ…
1 year, 4 months ago
SYMHC Classics: Christine de Pizan
This 2018 episode covers Christine de Pizan, who wrote verse, military manuals, and treatises on war, peace and the just governance. She was the offi…
1 year, 4 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Tamara and Isaac
Holly and Tracy talk about the spiky parts of Tamara de Lempicka's life story. They also discuss how Isaac Pitman benefitted from his association wit…
1 year, 4 months ago