Two Dorseys: Thomas J. and William Henry
Thomas J. Dorsey liberated himself from enslavement and became one of the most sought-after caterers in Philadelphia. His son William Henry Dorsey was born a free Black man before the Civil War, and b...
30 Apr 202536min
Eponymous Foods: Fruits
This installment of eponymous food stories is entirely about fruits. We’ve got a berry, a pome, and a citrus, all with varying degrees of documentation. Research: “A Guide to the United States’ Histo...
28 Apr 202532min
SYMHC Classics: Hatshepsut
This 2019 episode covers Hatshepsut, who sent a huge expedition to Punt in the 15th century B.C.E. The expedition to Punt is also an important and illustrative part of Hatshepsut’s reign.See omnystudi...
26 Apr 202536min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Wanda’s Motivations
Holly shares a theory on why Wanda Gág didn’t drink. There is also discussion of Gág’s medical issues and how they were handled by doctors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Apr 202515min
Wanda Gág, Part 2
After struggling to raise her siblings and start an art career, Wanda Gág’s life changed almost instantly with the publication of her first children’s book. Part two of her story looks at how her book...
23 Apr 202530min
Wanda Gág, Part 1
As an artist and writer Wanda Gág is well known for her children’s books. But this first of two parts about her life covers her own unusual childhood, which went from quirky fun to intense hardship wh...
21 Apr 202533min
SYMHC Classics: Theda Bara
This 2022 episode covers Theda Bara, often referenced as the first sex symbol. Photos of her are synonymous with the word vamp, and 100 years later, still have a certain mysterious appeal. But what wa...
19 Apr 202538min
Behind the Scenes Minis: So You Hate Waffles
Tracy talks about how current events are causing disruptions in work on the podcast. She also discusses the way headlines often misrepresent alleged discoveries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
18 Apr 202522min
