Behind the Scenes Minis: Mysteries of the Morgan Abduction
Holly and Tracy discuss the appeal of secret societies and the unity that people sometimes find in vilifying an outcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Sep 202316min
The Abduction of William Morgan, Part 2
When William Morgan's manuscript "Illustrations of Masonry" was finally published, it was really kind of boring. So why were people so eager to suppress it, and what truly happened to him after his ab...
6 Sep 202331min
The Abduction of William Morgan, Part 1
In 1826, William Morgan, who lived in Batavia, New York, advertised that he was writing a book that would expose the secrets of the Freemasons. And then he vanished. Research: “An Old Story Revived.”...
4 Sep 202332min
SYMHC Classics: Benjamin Lay
This 2019 episode covers Benjamin Lay, a Quaker and a radical abolitionist who lived in the period between when the Religious Society of Friends began and when it started formally banning slave owners...
2 Sep 202336min
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
