Thomas Hardy, Emma Gifford and Florence Dugdale
Once you know about Hardy’s life, it's natural to see parallels to the events of his life in his writing. Two women were deeply important to his life and work: his first wife Emma Gifford, and his sec...
28 Maalis 202238min
SYMHC Classics: 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
This 2019 episode covers the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, which was part of the Women’s Army Corps during World War II. The 6888th was the only battalion of black women from the U.S. to ...
26 Maalis 202234min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Maria and Bruno
Tracy shares how she learned about Maria Gertrudis Barceló, and then the hosts DO talk about Bruno, and his know-it-all behavior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Maalis 202218min
Giordano Bruno
Bruno was a mathematician, philosopher, astronomer, occultist, and according to the Catholic church of 16th-century Italy, a heretic. He met a bad end because of his views, but he started out as a fri...
23 Maalis 202239min
Maria Gertrudis Barceló, Santa Fe’s Gambling Queen
Doña Maria Gertrudis Barceló was a professional gambler and card dealer in New Mexico in the early 19th century. But the details of her life are all over the place, depending on the source. Research:...
21 Maalis 202239min
SYMHC Classics: The Race to the South Pole
This 2010 episode from previous hosts Katie and Sarah covers Scott and Amundsen launching rival expeditions to the South Pole. knowing only one group could be the first to reach the pole. Each believe...
19 Maalis 202221min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Guillotine
Holly and Tracy talk about Eugen Weidmann's executioner, public fixation on the case, and the availability of the images and footage of most gruesome details of the murders and beheading. See omnystud...
18 Maalis 202213min
De Koven, Weidmann, and Public Execution in France (Pt. 2)
Once Eugen Weidmann was in police custody, he confessed to Jean's murder as well as several others. As the trial and execution played out, public interest grew to such a frenzied state that authoritie...
16 Maalis 202229min
