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1904 Olympic Marathon
In 1904, the U.S. hosted its first Olympics. It had a host of problems. But the event that was the most dangerous for athletes was the marathon.
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SYMHC Classics: Annette Kellerman
This 2017 episode covers Annette Kellerman, who gets a lot of the credit for developing the women's one-piece bathing suit. But she was also a compet…
2 years, 7 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Money, Power and Staying Positive
Holly and Tracy talk about how depressing it can be to look into the history of money and politics, but how important it is to know how it all works.…
2 years, 7 months ago
Campaign Finance in U.S. History, Part 2
The second part of our campaign finance history starts with both a scandal and reform linked to Theodore Roosevelt, and carries through to more rec…
2 years, 7 months ago
Campaign Finance in U.S. History, Part 1
Part one of our discussion of U.S. campaign financing starts before the colonies had gained their independence and covers some of the earliest ways t…
2 years, 7 months ago
SYMHC Classics: The Wreck of the Batavia
This 2014 episode - originally a two-parter - covers a perfect storm of nautical carnage: There's a shipwreck, a mutiny and a massacre.
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2 years, 7 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: So Much Roman Stuff
Tracy and Holly talk about when children find historically significant items. Tracy also reads the long list of Roman items that came up in preparati…
2 years, 7 months ago
Unearthed! Summer 2023, Part 2
Part two of the summer 2023 unearthed finds includes the potpourri/hodgepodge category, as well as medical stuff, climate, repatriations, books and l…
2 years, 7 months ago
Unearthed! Summer 2023, Part 1
This installation of literally and figuratively unearthed items includes updates to previous podcast topics, edibles and potables, shipwrecks, and so…
2 years, 7 months ago
SYMHC Classics: Auguste Escoffier
This 2018 episode covers chef Auguste Escoffier. This one man revolutionized food preparation and restaurant dining in ways that are still part of al…
2 years, 7 months ago