The Lost Cause
The myth of the Lost Cause of the Confederacy was a distortion of the history of the U.S. Civil War that’s still affecting the world today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...
14 Des 202043min
SYMHC Classics: Maccabean Revolt
Were revisiting a 2016 episode about the uprising of the Maccabees against the Seleucid Empire during the Hellenistic period, which is an integral part of the Hanukkah story. After the restoration of ...
12 Des 202025min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Ibn al-Haytham and Waffles
Tracy and Holly talk about the animated version of Ibn Al-Haytham's story, Omar Sharif, waffle cones, and what to do with holiday leftovers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...
11 Des 20208min
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 ...
9 Des 202030min
Ibn al-Haytham, First Scientist
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...
7 Des 202029min
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 Des 202030min
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...
4 Des 202011min
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 Des 202034min
