Rosina Bulwer-Lytton’s Blighted Life (Part 2)
Once Rosina Bulwer-Lytton and her husband Edward separated, his life seemed to become more and more successful while she struggled with finances. The estranged couple then spent years battling very pu...
25 Jun 202541min
Rosina Bulwer-Lytton’s Blighted Life (Part 1)
After a difficult childhood, Rosina Bulwer-Lytton landed in a marriage that quickly turned chaotic and stressful, and then became abusive. Part one covers the period of her life up to their separation...
23 Jun 202536min
SYMHC Classics: Theodosia Burr Alston
This 2017 episode covers Theodosia Burr Alston, Aaron Burr's incredibly smart and well educated daughter. She vanished without a trace as an adult, and her ultimate fate is still a matter of debate.Se...
21 Jun 202534min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Hearts and Arts
Tracy and Holly share experiences of having their hearts monitored using EKG technology. They also talk about whether or not Albert Bierstadt had any natural talent. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
20 Jun 202528min
Albert Bierstadt
Albert Bierstadt’s story runs counter to the romanticized idea of a passionate starving artist. He was strategic in his career, selecting imagery that he knew would appeal to U.S. audiences, and monet...
18 Jun 202538min
Electrocardiograms
The first electrocardiograph was invented in 1895. That device looked a lot different from today’s machines, and there are some other contenders for the title of “first.” Research: AlGhatrif, Majd, a...
16 Jun 202537min
SYMHC Classics: Wat Tyler’s Rebellion
This 2020 episode covers one of the transitional events between the Black Death and the Renaissance. Wat Tyler’s Rebellion was also known as the Uprising of 1381 or the Great Rising.See omnystudio.com...
14 Jun 202534min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Pope Riot
Holly and Tracy talk about Tracy growing up in a mostly Protestant community with little exposure to Catholicism. They also talk about the Gorsuch family's ties to John Wilkes Booth. See omnystudio.co...
13 Jun 202521min
