Behind the Scenes Minis: Calendars and Kitchen Gadgets
Holly and Tracy discuss the disruptive French Republican calendar, banana dishes, the Universal Chopper, and other kitchen implements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Joulu 202215min
Eponymous Foods: Fourth Course
This eponymous foods episode only has two foods in it – and they couldn’t be more different! One is a flaming dessert, and one is a meat patty. Research: Salisbury, James Henry. “The Relation of Ali...
21 Joulu 202240min
French Republican Calendar
The new year approaches. But what if you had to learn a completely new calendar for the coming year? For about a dozen years starting in the late 19th century, France abandoned the Gregorian calendar ...
19 Joulu 202239min
SYMHC Classics: Five First Flights
This 2017 episode covers the Wright Brothers, yes, but also other contenders to the title of "first in flight," and each has their own compelling story and list of achievements.See omnystudio.com/list...
17 Joulu 202232min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Impossibles and Astors
Tracy and Holly talk about the artwork of Zinaida Serebriakova and the personal style of Ella Williams. They then discuss the ruthless business practices of John Jacob Astor and his son William. See o...
16 Joulu 202219min
John Jacob Astor
John Jacob Astor came to the U.S. from Germany not long after the colonies gained their independence as a nation. He made his first fortune in the fur trade, and then diversified his income and built ...
14 Joulu 202245min
Six Impossible Episodes: More Listener Requests
Today’s six impossible episode subjects are all by listener request! Topics include the Iron Mountain baby, Leslie’s Retreat, Lady Hao, Ella Williams, and more. And these are examples of how short tal...
12 Joulu 202238min
SYMHC Classics: History's Unforgettable Fires
In this 2011 episode, previous hosts Sarah and Deblina recount some of history's most famous fires, Including the Peshtigo Fire, the Great Fire of London, the Great Fire of Meireki, and the Great San ...
10 Joulu 202227min
