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SYMHC Classics: Magnus Hirschfeld
This 2018 episode covers Magnus Hirschfeld, a groundbreaking researcher into gender and sexuality in Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centurie…
3 years ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Caroline’s Trials
Holly and Tracy talk about theories regarding Caroline and Lord Melbourne and whether they had a romantic relationship. They also discuss how little …
3 years ago
Caroline Sheridan Norton, Part 2
After Caroline Sheridan Norton’s husband once again tried to destroy her life, she lobbied for another change in English law. This time, she worked t…
3 years ago
Caroline Sheridan Norton, Part 1
Caroline Sheridan Norton’s left an abusive marriage in 1835. She then turned her skill as a writer into a lobby for legislation that would enable mot…
3 years ago
SYMHC Classics: Tiara of Saitafernes
This 2019 episode the tale of an elaborate hoax. It starts with the Scythians and how their artifacts became highly prized in 19th century Europe, an…
3 years ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Trees and Jennie June
Holly and Tracy talk about their relationship to trees, and how humankind's understanding of climate science has changed over the years. They also ta…
3 years ago
The Autobiographies of Earl Lind - Ralph Werther - Jennie June
Earl Lind, Ralph Werther, and Jennie June were all pseudonyms of the same person, who wrote what are sometimes described as the first autobiographies…
3 years ago
Author Interview: John Perlin 'A Forest Journey'
Holly is joined by John Perlin, author of "A Forest Journey: The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilization,” to talk about the ways that human develo…
3 years ago
SYMHC Classics: Year Without a Summer
The 2015 episode covers a volcano eruption in Sumbawa, Indonesia in 1816, that combined with several other factors to create an unusual -- and catast…
3 years ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Theater and Thrill Rides
Holly and Tracy dig into the role of Augustin Daly's brother in his life, including a legal battle over Augustin's will. Then they talk about roller …
3 years ago