Ada Coleman and the Savoy’s American Bar
Ada Coleman was head bartender at the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London in the early 20th century. She created a cocktail that is still served today, and she's an enduring icon of the bartendi...
5 Feb 202530min
Helen McNicoll, Canadian Impressionist
Helen McNicoll was a Canadian painter who had a significant influence on the rise of Impressionism in that country. McNicoll, who lost her hearing in childhood, was quite successful as an artist, thou...
3 Feb 202538min
SYMHC Classics: Jelling Stones
This 2016 episode looks at the beginning of Denmark's monarchy and its link to two large rune stones at Jelling. Is it possible that the stones were part of an effort on Harald Blátand's part to revis...
1 Feb 202523min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Iceland and Obstinance
Tracy talks about the way she usually handles names in episodes, and how Icelandic naming conventions changes that. Holly discusses the way that one leader’s petulance can lead nations into unnecessar...
31 Jan 202522min
Isles of Scilly and the 335 Years War
The Isles of Scilly were part of one of the longest wars in human history, but the main reason for the length of the very mild conflict was lagging paperwork. Research: “335-year-old War Ends for Sci...
29 Jan 202532min
Jón Arason, Last Catholic Bishop of Iceland
Jón Arason was the last Catholic bishop in Iceland before it became a Lutheran country. His story involves a lot of gory details in this story including a pretty gruesome beheading. Research: Buck, T...
27 Jan 202543min
SYMHC Classics: Christine de Pizan
This 2018 episode covers Christine de Pizan, who wrote verse, military manuals, and treatises on war, peace and the just governance. She was the official biographer of King Charles V of France and wro...
25 Jan 202527min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Tamara and Isaac
Holly and Tracy talk about the spiky parts of Tamara de Lempicka's life story. They also discuss how Isaac Pitman benefitted from his association with a bible publisher.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
24 Jan 202522min
