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Behind the Scenes Minis: Marketing and Activism
Holly shares how Stewart appealed to women customers in his ads. Tracy shares some inconsistencies in the spelling of Isabel González's name in the o…
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Isabel González and Gonzales v. Williams
Gonzales v. Williams is one of the Insular Cases, and because it was about the citizenship status of Isabel González of Puerto Rico, it stands out fr…
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Alexander Turney Stewart
Alexander Turney Stewart is known as the creator of the department store. He make a fortune in business, but the most interesting parts of his life s…
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SYMHC Classics: Henry Every
This 2018 episode covers Henry Every, who carried out what's been described as the most profitable and brutal pirate raid in history. It became a mas…
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Behind the Scenes Minis: Fascinating Dean
Tracy talks about how she was particularly fascinated by Dean Mahomed's entrepreneurial efforts. She and Holly also marvel at the many career pivots …
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Dean Mahomed, Restaurateur and Shampooing Surgeon
After Dean Mahomed sailed to Cork in January of 1784, he continued to work for Godfrey Evan Baker. But after Baker's death, Mahomed became an entrepr…
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Dean Mahomed and the Bengal Army
Dean Mahomed was in northeastern India in 1759, and he had a life of unique experiences, starting with becoming part of the entourage of Anglo-Irish …
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SYMHC Classics: Mary, Queen of Scots
This 2018 episode focuses on the adult life of Mary, Queen of Scots – especially the conspiracy that ultimately led to her execution in 1587.
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Behind the Scenes Minis: Mysteries of the Morgan Abduction
Holly and Tracy discuss the appeal of secret societies and the unity that people sometimes find in vilifying an outcast.
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The Abduction of William Morgan, Part 2
When William Morgan's manuscript "Illustrations of Masonry" was finally published, it was really kind of boring. So why were people so eager to suppr…
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