SYMHC Classics: Hokusai

SYMHC Classics: Hokusai

We're revisiting our 2015 episode on Hokusai, who lived during a time when there was not a lot of contact between Japan and the West. But even so, he drew some influence form Western art, and Western art was greatly influenced by his own work.

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A Brief and Yummy History of Waffles

A Brief and Yummy History of Waffles

Waffles are popular and commonplace on tables and as street food around the world, but they’ve evolved a lot over time to become the syrup vehicle most of us think of them as.  Learn more about your ...

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Ibn al-Haytham, First Scientist

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Ibn al-Haytham made massive contributions to the world’s understanding of light and vision through experiments that he did during a prolonged house arrest in the early 11th century. He also wrote abou...

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SYMHC Classics: The Historical Roots of Holiday Treats

SYMHC Classics: The Historical Roots of Holiday Treats

This is a holiday throwback to a 2017 episodes. Tasty treats associated with winter holidays have some slightly hazy origins, because the evidence of their histories was eaten. Learn more about your ...

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Thorpe and Poinsett

Behind the Scenes Minis: Thorpe and Poinsett

Tracy and Holly discuss the issue of final resting places illustrated by Jim Thorpe's story, the pronunciation of poinsettia, and plant toxicity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

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Joel Roberts Poinsett

Joel Roberts Poinsett

Poinsett was a statesman who was connected to some very important moments in our nation’s history, with mixed results. He’s also credited with introducing the holiday plant named after him – the poins...

2 Joulu 202034min

Jim Thorpe, Pro Athlete (Part 3)

Jim Thorpe, Pro Athlete (Part 3)

The conclusion of our three-parter on the life of Jim Thorpe covers his time as a professional athlete, and his life after the end of his athletic career – including two pieces of his story that have ...

30 Marras 202038min

SYMHC Classics: Coubertin and the Modern Olympics

SYMHC Classics: Coubertin and the Modern Olympics

This episode is our 2016 live show from the Dallas Museum of Art about the Olympics. Pierre de Coubertin is described as the father of the modern Olympic Games, which took a few years to really take o...

28 Marras 202050min

Behind the Scenes Minis: Jim Thorpe Parts 1 & 2

Behind the Scenes Minis: Jim Thorpe Parts 1 & 2

Tracy and Holly talk about football, Jim Thorpe, and the morality of trick plays in sports in previous decades. They also discuss the complexities of amateur status in sports and other areas. Learn m...

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