SYMHC Classics: Desmond T. Doss
This 2016 episode covers Desmond T. Doss, the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Loka 202420min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Alger and Carlo
Holly talks about the details of the typewriter evidence that was used in the Alger Hiss case. She and Tracy also talk the relationships among sources on Carlo Gesualdo's story. See omnystudio.com/lis...
11 Loka 202419min
Carlo Gesualdo
Carlo Gesualdo’s madrigals are unique and captivating. But he was seen by many as a monster in his own time due to a double murder and associations with witchcraft. Research: Burton-Hill, Clemency. ...
9 Loka 202436min
Alger Hiss
Alger Hiss worked in high-level roles in the U.S. government during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. And then he was accused of using his access to spy for the Soviets. Research: “Alger Hiss...
7 Loka 202437min
SYMHC Classics: Women's March Versailles
This 2017 episode covers the moment in 1789 when a group of protesters -- mostly women -- marched from Paris to Versailles to pressure King Louis XVI to address France's food shortage.See omnystudio.c...
5 Loka 202428min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Crowns and Critters
Holly shares a story that appeared in a U.S. newspaper about Wawel that she was never able to substantiate. Tracy talks about wanting to cover animal trials while also not wanting to get too gory. See...
4 Loka 202419min
Medieval & Early Modern Animal Trials
There are some parallels between historical witch trials and trials of non-human animals in the same period, with a lot of the same procedures as were used when human beings were charged with a crime....
2 Loka 202440min
Wawel Castle
Wawel Hill in Krakow is home to the Wawel Hill complex, a historically important set of buildings that are central to Poland’s history. In many ways, the story of Wawel is the story of Poland Research...
30 Syys 202434min
