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Behind the Scenes Minis: Bicycles and Miracles
Tracy and Holly discuss the difficulty of remembering what topics have and haven’t been covered on the show. They also talk about group dynamics duri…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Hume and Hovell Expedition of 1824
The Hume and Hovell Expedition of 1824 established some of the earliest knowledge that European colonists had about the interior of the Australian co…
3 years, 1 month ago
Kittie Knox and the Bike Boom
Kittie Knox was a cyclist during the bicycle boom of the late 19th century. She was biracial and became known not just for participating in a predomi…
3 years, 1 month ago
SYMHC Classics: The Story of 'Happy Birthday to You'
This 2013 episode covers Mildred and Patty Hill's song "Good Morning to All," published in 1893. After the tune was paired with the birthday lyrics, …
3 years, 1 month ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Unmentioned Pulitzer
Holly and Tracy cover some of the details that were cut from the Pulitzer two-parter, including more information about his brother, artist George Luk…
3 years, 2 months ago
Pulitzer versus the U.S. Government (Part 2)
In Pulitzer’s later years, he became embroiled in a heated legal battle with the U.S. government after his papers printed allegations that Theodore R…
3 years, 2 months ago
Joseph Pulitzer and the Rise of Yellow Journalism (Part 1)
Joseph Pulitzer is one of those pivotal figures in history, and his influence continues right on through today. Part one of this two-parter covers hi…
3 years, 2 months ago
SYMHC Classics: A Brief History of Vodka
This 2019 episode covers the story of vodka, which is closely tied to cultural identity for several countries. Where did it originate, and how did it…
3 years, 2 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Irving's World
Tracy and Holly talk about the movie "White Christmas" and how it has aged. They also discuss collectible sheet music and the idea of there being no …
3 years, 2 months ago
Irving Berlin, Part 2
This second part of the story of Irving Berlin’s life picks up after WWI, and covers his family life, his rise to fame, and the controversies that we…
3 years, 2 months ago