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Behind the Scenes Minis: Food Saftey and Kitties
Tracy and Holly discuss food safety in their own lives, and particularly their comfort levels with various risks. They also discuss the different pro…
3 years, 2 months ago
Louis Wain’s Cat Pictures
Louis Wain’s cat-centric art was extremely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and some of his later work became an inspiration for th…
3 years, 2 months ago
The Astronaut Origins of Food Safety
The development of a systematic approach to food safety didn’t happen until the 20th century. And it's tied directly to NASA trying to make sure astr…
3 years, 3 months ago
SYMHC Classics: Ed Roberts and the Independent Living Movement
This early 2017 episode covers Ed Roberts, a disability rights activist known as the father of the Independent Living movement.
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3 years, 3 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Blood Banks and Lady C
Tracy and Holly talk about Charles Drew’s marriage and the impact of the early HIV/AIDS crisis on blood donation. They also discuss all the aspects o…
3 years, 3 months ago
Lady Chatterley’s Obscenity Trial
Thirty years after D.H. Lawrence died, his book "Lady Chatterley's Lover," which had been banned for decades in many countries, was central to a tria…
3 years, 3 months ago
Charles Drew & Blood Banks
Dr. Charles Drew was once described as “one of the most constructively active figures in the medical profession.” His work as a key figure in the dev…
3 years, 3 months ago
SYMHC Classics: P.T. Barnum's Biggest Stars
This 2012 episode from previous hosts Sarah and Deblina covers some of the performers he worked with, including General Tom Thumb. Swedish singer Jen…
3 years, 3 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Robert-Houdin's Legacy
Holly and Tracy talk about why Robert-Houdin has been lauded as the father of modern magic. They also discuss dangerous aspects of his work, and the …
3 years, 3 months ago
Robert-Houdin, The Father of Modern Magic, Part 2
After the 1844 Paris expo, Robert-Houdin turned his efforts to creating his own stage show. He created automata tricks that still delight today, and …
3 years, 3 months ago