Rickets
Nutritional rickets is caused by a vitamin D deficiency, and people figured out two ways to treat it before we even knew what vitamin D was. Research: “Oldest UK case of rickets in Neolithic Tiree sk...
26 Tammi 40min
SYMHC Classics: Three Legendary Pranks
This 2021 episode covers three prank stories, including a joke that became a living legend, a large-scale prank that created havoc, and a televised hoax that reminds us all of the importance of critic...
24 Tammi 33min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Embroidery Love Letter
Holly talks about the various inspirations for her love of embroidery. Tracy shares her experiences with movies and her cat while embroidering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Tammi 16min
Embroidery History Sampler, Part 2
The second part of the discussion of embroidery history covers blackwork and Opus Anglicanum, then embroidery samplers and beetle-wing embroidery. Research: Абильда, Айжан. “Scythians are creators of...
21 Tammi 34min
Embroidery History Sampler, Part 1
The first installment of this two-parter covers ancient embroidery around the world, and then focuses on European embroidery, Chinese dragon robes, and the Bayeux Tapestry. Research: Абильда, Айжан. ...
19 Tammi 36min
SYMHC Classics: Paul Cuffe
This 2020 episode covers Paul Cuffe, who protested taxation, built wealth for himself in whaling, became a Quaker and used his fortune for the betterment of others. He also advocated creating a colony...
17 Tammi 30min
Behind the Scenes Minis: This Monkey’s Gone to Heaven
Tracy talks about the events that happened in the gap between writing the latest Unearthed episode and recording it. Holly shares thoughts about art heists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
16 Tammi 19min
Unearthed Year-end 2025, Part 2
Discussion of things literally or figuratively unearthed in the last quarter of 2025 continues. It begins with potpourri then covers tools, Neanderthals, edibles and potables, art, shipwrecks, medical...
14 Tammi 40min
