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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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 months ago
Irving Berlin, Part 1
The immeasurably famous Irving Berlin seems like the perfect example of a U.S. immigrant success story. But reality is complicated and imperfect, and…
3 years, 3 months ago
SYMHC Classics: Who was Good King Wenceslas?
This 2012 episode from prior hosts covers King Wenceslas. He's known from a Christmas carol, but was a 10th-century Bohemian prince, known for his ki…
3 years, 3 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Calendars and Kitchen Gadgets
Holly and Tracy discuss the disruptive French Republican calendar, banana dishes, the Universal Chopper, and other kitchen implements.
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3 years, 3 months ago
Eponymous Foods: Fourth Course
This eponymous foods episode only has two foods in it – and they couldn’t be more different! One is a flaming dessert, and one is a meat patty.
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3 years, 4 months ago