Podcast Episodes

A. Philip Randolph

A. Philip Randolph was a key figure in the history of Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. But that was just one effort in a lifetime of activism for…

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Mrs. Patrick Campbell

Mrs. Patrick Campbell was a hugely famous actress in the early 20th century, though she hasn’t really retained her iconic status. She quickly had a r…

2 years, 10 months ago

SYMHC Classics: Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters became the first African-American labor union to be recognized by the American Federation of Labor. This 2014…

2 years, 10 months ago

Behind the Scenes Minis: Ruby and Japan

Holly and Tracy talk about Ruby Payne-Scott's progressive marriage. They also cover Japan's global connectivity earlier than people may realize.

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2 years, 10 months ago

Hasekura Tsunenaga

Hasekura Rokuemon Tsunenaga was a samurai who led a diplomatic delegation to New Spain, Spain and Rome in the 17th century. But many of the Japanese …

2 years, 10 months ago

Ruby Payne-Scott

Ruby Payne-Scott is often called a pioneer in radio astronomy, but she was also a pioneer in advocating for women’s rights. She was clearly brilliant…

2 years, 11 months ago

SYMHC Classics: Levi Strauss

This 2018 episode covers Levi Strauss, whose life story touches on a lot of important moments in U.S. history. His business was tied to the Californi…

2 years, 11 months ago

Behind the Scenes Minis: Goose and Chicken

Tracy talks about the likely wrap up of the Mother Goose series. Holly shares a story about growing up with chickens.

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2 years, 11 months ago

The Chicken of Tomorrow

In the 1940s the U.S. Department of Agriculture and A&P supermarkets teamed up to hold a contest to see who could breed the meatiest, most efficient,…

2 years, 11 months ago

Six Impossible Episodes: Mother Goose 3

It's our third installment of shows about the origins of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Spoiler alert: Many of the real stories are hard to pin down. 

2 years, 11 months ago