Walter Harper and the Summiting of Denali, Part 1
While working as a guide in his youth, Walter Harper met and worked for a man named Hudson Stuck. Their friendship would lead to Walter becoming the first person to reach the summit of Denali. Researc...
15 Dec 202536min
SYMHC Classics: Washington Irving
This 2021 episode covers Washington Irving, who is often associated with Halloween. But his writing had a significant influence on the way Christmas is celebrated in the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listene...
13 Dec 202533min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Raccoon Cranberries
Tracy wonders whether Jack the turkey went to the bathroom in the White House. Holly talks about how much she dislikes people arguing over food preferences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
12 Dec 202531min
Cranberries
The cranberries we typically eat are native to North America, though they are also grown in other places. How did they become a standard part of the holiday table? Research: Albanese, Ellen. “A brief...
10 Dec 202536min
Unusual White House Pets
No dogs or cats here! A number of unorthodox pets have arrived at the White House and become part of the first family in very unusual ways throughout history. Research: “All Creatures Great and Small...
8 Dec 202534min
SYMHC Classics: Nutcracker
This 2021 episode covers how The Nutcracker is a Russian adaptation of a German story that wasn’t really a Christmas staple in its home country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Dec 202539min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Much Charles, Many Dogs
Tracy shares how her Charles Sumner research yielded a three-part episode. Holly mentions that while there's not a lot of scholarly work about Cassius Coolidge's life, he is featured in a lot of newsp...
5 Dec 202529min
Cassius Coolidge and Dogs Playing Poker
Cassius Marcellus Coolidge’s most well-known art is the Dogs Playing Poker series. He was a true Renaissance man, and even patented a style of kitsch art. Research: Arn, Jackson. “Why This Painting ...
3 Dec 202535min
