Ruth Harkness and the First Panda in the U.S.

Ruth Harkness and the First Panda in the U.S.

In the 1930s a New York socialite had a dream. She wanted to be the first person to capture a panda from Asia and return to the western world with it. Her quest had a significant impact on the way the Western world viewed wild animals. Read the show notes here.

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 SYMHC Classics: P.A.R.C. and Mills

SYMHC Classics: P.A.R.C. and Mills

This 2015 episode covers the lack of access to public education for children with disabilities in the U.S. until 1975.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Jan 25min

 Behind the Scenes Minis: Bad Goals and Spirit Clothes

Behind the Scenes Minis: Bad Goals and Spirit Clothes

Tracy discusses film ratings and the bias behind them. Talk then turns to clothing in the afterlife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Jan 34min

Jean Baptiste: Grave Robber at Large

Jean Baptiste: Grave Robber at Large

Jean Baptiste's crime of robbing graves shocked Salt Lake City in the 1860s. This history mystery offers insight into the way a community deals with the unthinkable. Research: Devitry-Smith, John. “...

7 Jan 36min

Two 504 Figures: Kitty Cone and Brad Lomax

Two 504 Figures: Kitty Cone and Brad Lomax

Kitty Cone and Brad Lomax were key players in the 1977 sit-ins which pressured the Department of Health and Human Services to establish policies to implement section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act...

5 Jan 39min

SYMHC Classics: Andrew Crosse

SYMHC Classics: Andrew Crosse

This 2021 episode covers Andrew Crosse, who observed a strange thing happening on an electrified rock in his lab in the early 1800s, and was catapulted into the public spotlight.See omnystudio.com/lis...

3 Jan 34min

Behind the Scenes Minis: Bullet Journal Dinosaur

Behind the Scenes Minis: Bullet Journal Dinosaur

Holly and Tracy talk about the pros and cons of self-help writing and whether Ben Franklin would like bullet journaling. They then talk about a past trip they took to Walt Disney World. See omnystudio...

2 Jan 24min

New Year’s Eve Iguanodon Party

New Year’s Eve Iguanodon Party

In 1853, a high-profile London dinner party was held inside a life-sized mold of an iguanodon. Research: Cain, Joe. “New Year’s Eve Dinner in the Iguanodon at Crystal Palace 31 December 1853.” https:...

31 Dec 202534min

Self-help Books Throughout History

Self-help Books Throughout History

The origins of self-help writing are often traced back to ancient times. This episode talks through some early versions of it, the goal-setting advice of a founding father, and the beginnings of the m...

29 Dec 202541min

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