SYMHC Classics: Deaf President Now
A revisit to an episode on fairly recent history: In 1988, the appointment of a hearing president at Gallaudet University sparked a protest that changed the course of both the school and deaf culture ...
16 Joulu 201727min
The Historical Roots of Holiday Treats
Tasty treats associated with winter holidays - candy canes, wassail and gingerbread - have some slightly hazy origins, because the evidence of their histories was eaten. What do we actually know about...
13 Joulu 201731min
Three Astonishing Belles
This episode features three unique women, all of whom are notable in their own way. The two things they have in common: They each have a surprising aspect to their stories, and they each have the name...
11 Joulu 201736min
SYMHC Classics: Rabbit-proof Fence
We're revisiting an episode about settlers bringing animals and plants to Australia, including rabbits. The rabbit population exploded, and rabbit-controlling fences were started by the 1880s. Work on...
9 Joulu 201732min
Skellig Michael
This small island off the west coast of Ireland recently became a film star, but Skellig Michael has a rich history all its own. An ancient monastery, lighthouses and the island's status as a bird san...
6 Joulu 201729min
Six Impossible Episodes by Request
This installation of Six Impossible Episodes is a bit of a hodge podge, with several oft-requested topics. Included are Olive Yang, the Silent Parade of 1917, Glencoe Massacre, Marion Downs, Lena Himm...
4 Joulu 201735min
SYMHC Classics: The Halifax Explosion
Today, we're revisiting an episode from previous hosts Sarah and Deblina. The Halifax Explosion was one of history's worst man-made, non-nuclear explosions. The disaster killed about 2,000 people, and...
2 Joulu 201725min
The Lumière Brothers, Part 2
Despite the huge impact the Lumières made with their multi-function motion picture camera, they didn't stay in the movie business. Louis went back to photography, and Auguste took a very different pat...
29 Marras 201727min
