Behind the Scenes Minis: Licoricia and Glitter Sunscreen
Tracy discusses her love of medieval history, and how much Licoricia's story surprised her. She and Holly then both discuss the importance of proper sunscreen application. See omnystudio.com/listener ...
1 Sep 202330min
History of Sunscreen
People around the globe have protected their skin using a variety of substances throughout history. In the 19th and 20th centuries, deeper understanding of sunlight and the way it affects skin led to ...
30 Aug 202337min
Licoricia of Winchester
Licoricia of Winchester was a Jewish woman who was a major financier in medieval England. There were Jewish settlements in England for only a brief window during the Middle Ages, marked with anti-Semi...
28 Aug 202341min
SYMHC Classics: Leicester Hemingway
This 2020 episode about Leicester Hemingway reveals a life very much lived in the shadow of his famous brother. But after Ernest Hemingway’s death, Leicester made some bold and surprising moves. See...
26 Aug 202328min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Negligence and the Good Witch
Tracy talks about how Muriel Rukeyser being the entry point for the Hawk's Tunnel Disaster episode. Holly talks about Billie Burke's writing about her husband, Flo Ziegfeld, Jr., and unfair comparison...
25 Aug 202319min
The Beguiling Billie Burke
Billie Burke is known today for one iconic movie role, but in the early 20th century, she was incredibly successful and very famous. Her life and marriage are as fascinating and dramatic as any play o...
23 Aug 202339min
The Hawk’s Nest Tunnel Disaster
The Hawk’s Nest Tunnel Disaster involved thousands of workers being exposed to silica dust, and many continued to get sick and die for years after the tunnel was finished. The project was run with tot...
21 Aug 202344min
SYMHC Classics: Endlings
The 2018 episode covers the day the last known Carolina parakeet died at the Cincinnati Zoo, as well as the stories of two other endlings, to see how abundant species can quickly become extinct.See om...
19 Aug 202327min
