Sarah Bradlee Fulton and the Daughters of Liberty
Sarah Bradlee Fulton is sometimes called the Mother of the Boston Tea Party. But available information about her is basically a series of anecdotes, and can’t really be corroborated. Research: "The B...
13 Joulu 202334min
The 17th-century Roots of the Metric System
Two men, working separately but simultaneously, are each cited as the originator of the idea of the metric system depending on what source you read. But it took more than 100 years to implement the id...
11 Joulu 202331min
SYMHC Classics: Traffic Lights
This 2019 episode looks at a few of the moments in traffic light history that got us to where we are today, as well as what made them a necessity in the first placeSee omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
9 Joulu 202329min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Advent Gazpacho
Holly and Tracy discuss Advent calendars in their own lives. They also discuss some of their experiences in Barcelona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Joulu 202322min
Montjuïc Castle and the Bombardments of Barcelona
Montjuïc Castle is a fortress in Barcelona that dates back to the 17th century. And it has been involved in both the defense of Barcelona and its repression – repeatedly, over the course of centuries....
6 Joulu 202342min
Advent Calendars
The religious observation of Advent has shifted and changed through the years. But how did we get to a point where an Advent calendar is also a non-religious Christmas countdown with chocolates or oth...
4 Joulu 202332min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Blackouts and Funiculars
Holly and Tracy talk about the blackout that happened during the recording of their live show in Los Angeles. They then discuss their different activities during their time visiting Montserrat. See om...
1 Joulu 202325min
Significant Moments in the History of Montserrat
Montserrat is a culturally important place with a lot of stories. This episode focuses on three to show its importance as a religious center, as a strategic military location, and finally, as a place ...
29 Marras 202337min
