Alexander Turney Stewart
Alexander Turney Stewart is known as the creator of the department store. He make a fortune in business, but the most interesting parts of his life story come at the end – including after he died. Re...
18 Sep 202333min
SYMHC Classics: Henry Every
This 2018 episode covers Henry Every, who carried out what's been described as the most profitable and brutal pirate raid in history. It became a massive international incident.See omnystudio.com/list...
16 Sep 202333min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Fascinating Dean
Tracy talks about how she was particularly fascinated by Dean Mahomed's entrepreneurial efforts. She and Holly also marvel at the many career pivots Mahomed made. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
15 Sep 202311min
Dean Mahomed, Restaurateur and Shampooing Surgeon
After Dean Mahomed sailed to Cork in January of 1784, he continued to work for Godfrey Evan Baker. But after Baker's death, Mahomed became an entrepreneur. Research: Bartlett, James. “Dean Mahomet: t...
13 Sep 202339min
Dean Mahomed and the Bengal Army
Dean Mahomed was in northeastern India in 1759, and he had a life of unique experiences, starting with becoming part of the entourage of Anglo-Irish soldier Godfrey Evan Baker. Research: Bartlett, J...
11 Sep 202333min
SYMHC Classics: Mary, Queen of Scots
This 2018 episode focuses on the adult life of Mary, Queen of Scots – especially the conspiracy that ultimately led to her execution in 1587. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Sep 202333min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Mysteries of the Morgan Abduction
Holly and Tracy discuss the appeal of secret societies and the unity that people sometimes find in vilifying an outcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Sep 202316min
The Abduction of William Morgan, Part 2
When William Morgan's manuscript "Illustrations of Masonry" was finally published, it was really kind of boring. So why were people so eager to suppress it, and what truly happened to him after his ab...
6 Sep 202331min
