Mad King Ludwig Dines Alone

Mad King Ludwig Dines Alone

From his opulent, solitary dinners to the amazing Neuschwanstein Castle, it's no surprise that King Ludwig II was known as an eccentric. In fact, people thought he was mad. But why? Tune in and learn more about Mad King Ludwig in this podcast.

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Walter Harper and the Summiting of Denali, Part 1

Walter Harper and the Summiting of Denali, Part 1

While working as a guide in his youth, Walter Harper met and worked for a man named Hudson Stuck. Their friendship would lead to Walter becoming the first person to reach the summit of Denali. Researc...

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SYMHC Classics: Washington Irving

SYMHC Classics: Washington Irving

This 2021 episode covers Washington Irving, who is often associated with Halloween. But his writing had a significant influence on the way Christmas is celebrated in the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listene...

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Raccoon Cranberries

Behind the Scenes Minis: Raccoon Cranberries

Tracy wonders whether Jack the turkey went to the bathroom in the White House. Holly talks about how much she dislikes people arguing over food preferences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

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Cranberries

Cranberries

The cranberries we typically eat are native to North America, though they are also grown in other places. How did they become a standard part of the holiday table? Research: Albanese, Ellen. “A brief...

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Unusual White House Pets

Unusual White House Pets

No dogs or cats here! A number of unorthodox pets have arrived at the White House and become part of the first family in very unusual ways throughout history. Research: “All Creatures Great and Small...

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SYMHC Classics: Nutcracker

SYMHC Classics: Nutcracker

This 2021 episode covers how The Nutcracker is a Russian adaptation of a German story that wasn’t really a Christmas staple in its home country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Much Charles, Many Dogs

Behind the Scenes Minis: Much Charles, Many Dogs

Tracy shares how her Charles Sumner research yielded a three-part episode. Holly mentions that while there's not a lot of scholarly work about Cassius Coolidge's life, he is featured in a lot of newsp...

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Cassius Coolidge and Dogs Playing Poker

Cassius Coolidge and Dogs Playing Poker

Cassius Marcellus Coolidge’s most well-known art is the Dogs Playing Poker series. He was a true Renaissance man, and even patented a style of kitsch art. Research: Arn, Jackson. “Why This Painting ...

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