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 ...
5 Joulu 202030min
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)
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
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
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...
27 Marras 202011min
Jim Thorpe, Olympian (Part 2)
After the 1908-09 football season at Carlisle Indian Industrial School, Thorpe seemed to be headed for a career in baseball. But the offer to return to school and possibly qualify the Olympics altered...
25 Marras 202030min
Jim Thorpe and Carlisle Football (Part 1)
Jim Thorpe was an incredible all-around athlete, famous around the world. In part one, we’ll talk about his life before and during his time at Carlisle, including some context about Carlisle and simil...
23 Marras 202035min
