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SYMHC Classics: Andrew Crosse
This 2021 episode covers Andrew Crosse, who observed a strange thing happening on an electrified rock in his lab in the early 1800s, and was catapult…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Bullet Journal Dinosaur
Holly and Tracy talk about the pros and cons of self-help writing and whether Ben Franklin would like bullet journaling. They then talk about a past …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
New Year’s Eve Iguanodon Party
In 1853, a high-profile London dinner party was held inside a life-sized mold of an iguanodon.
Research:
Cain, Joe. “New Year’s Eve Dinner in the Ig…3 months, 2 weeks ago
Self-help Books Throughout History
The origins of self-help writing are often traced back to ancient times. This episode talks through some early versions of it, the goal-setting advic…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
SYMHC Classics: Paul Julius Reuter
This 2019 episode covers Paul Julius Reuter, who had a knack for filling in the gaps in communication systems, and making a lot of money doing so.
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3 months, 3 weeks ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Journalism Carols
Holly talks about the ways Joseph Medill could be both problematic and surprising. Tracy shares her additional thoughts on the book about caroling sh…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
William Sandys & English Christmas Carols
William Sandys was an antiquarian who published a collection of Christmas carols in the 19th century that turned out to be really influential.
Resear…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Joseph Medill
Joseph Medill was a powerhouse in 19th century journalism who made no attempt to conceal his bias when it came to political writing. He also had a fa…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
SYMHC Classics: SS Princess Sophia
This 2018 episode covers the sinking of the SS Princess Sophia, a massive tragedy for both Canada and the United States. But it was also really overs…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Mountains and Glaciers
Tracy shares her experiences watching the show "Molly of Denali." The discussion then turns to glacier surge.
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4 months ago