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Sir William Henry Perkin
For Perkin, the creation of the first synthetic dye was the beginning of a career that combined chemistry and business to great success. And he got t…
4 years, 6 months ago
SYMHC Classics: A Brief History of Colors
This 2014 episode covers how pigments and dyes have historically come from all manner of animals, vegetables and minerals. From ochre to cochineal re…
4 years, 6 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: The Tarbell Episodes
Tracy talks about the coincidences she encountered while researching this week's episodes. Talk then turns to how complicated Ida Tarbell's story is.…
4 years, 7 months ago
Ida M. Tarbell vs. John D. Rockefeller, Part 2
Tarbell saw her family and community clash with Standard Oil when she was growing up. This second part covers her work for McClure’s Magazine and the…
4 years, 7 months ago
Ida M. Tarbell vs. John D. Rockefeller, Part 1
Ida Tarbell was one of the first investigative journalists, and the biggest work of her life involved exposing exploitive and illegal business practi…
4 years, 7 months ago
SYMHC Classics: Inês de Castro and Pedro I of Portugal
When Prince Pedro of Portugal was married off in the 1300s, he only had eyes for his new wife's lady in waiting. This 2017 episode about the relation…
4 years, 7 months ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Maggie Lena Walker and Pepper's Ghost
Tracy and Holly discuss the possible inspiration for Maggie Lena Walker's name, and then discuss favorite recipes as inspired by a listener mail. The…
4 years, 7 months ago
John Henry Pepper and His Ghost
While the ghost illusion he created for theaters dominates his life story, Pepper's life story has a number of twists and turns. It’s got several pro…
4 years, 7 months ago
Maggie Lena Walker
Maggie Lena Walker was the first Black woman in the U.S. to charter a bank – she was also the first Black woman in the U.S. to serve as a bank’s pres…
4 years, 7 months ago
SYMHC Classics: Mary-Elizabeth Bowser
This 2011 episode from previous hosts Sarah and Deblina covers the life of Mary-Elizabeth Bowser, who was released from enslavement by Elizabeth Van …
4 years, 7 months ago