SYMHC Classics: Jimmy Winkfield, Derby Pioneer

SYMHC Classics: Jimmy Winkfield, Derby Pioneer

Today's episode revisits the story of Jimmy Winkfield, who won the Kentucky Derby twice. When this podcast was published originally, he was the last African-American jockey to win the race. Winkfield moved abroad in 1904 to continue his career, but it wasn't until 2005 that Congress honored his work.

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Unearthed! in Autumn 2024, Part 1

Unearthed! in Autumn 2024, Part 1

Part one of this edition of Unearthed! is mostly updates - about two-thirds of the episode. The rest is weapons, medicine, and books and letters.  Research: 19 News Investigative Team. “Exhumation of...

14 Okt 202445min

SYMHC Classics: Desmond T. Doss

SYMHC Classics: Desmond T. Doss

This 2016 episode covers Desmond T. Doss, the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Okt 202420min

Behind the Scenes Minis: Alger and Carlo

Behind the Scenes Minis: Alger and Carlo

Holly talks about the details of the typewriter evidence that was used in the Alger Hiss case. She and Tracy also talk the relationships among sources on Carlo Gesualdo's story. See omnystudio.com/lis...

11 Okt 202419min

Carlo Gesualdo

Carlo Gesualdo

Carlo Gesualdo’s madrigals are unique and captivating. But he was seen by many as a monster in his own time due to a double murder and associations with witchcraft.  Research: Burton-Hill, Clemency. ...

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Alger Hiss

Alger Hiss

Alger Hiss worked in high-level roles in the U.S. government during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. And then he was accused of using his access to spy for the Soviets. Research: “Alger Hiss...

7 Okt 202437min

SYMHC Classics: Women's March Versailles

SYMHC Classics: Women's March Versailles

This 2017 episode covers the moment in 1789 when a group of protesters -- mostly women -- marched from Paris to Versailles to pressure King Louis XVI to address France's food shortage.See omnystudio.c...

5 Okt 202428min

Behind the Scenes Minis: Crowns and Critters

Behind the Scenes Minis: Crowns and Critters

Holly shares a story that appeared in a U.S. newspaper about Wawel that she was never able to substantiate. Tracy talks about wanting to cover animal trials while also not wanting to get too gory. See...

4 Okt 202419min

Medieval & Early Modern Animal Trials

Medieval & Early Modern Animal Trials

There are some parallels between historical witch trials and trials of non-human animals in the same period, with a lot of the same procedures as were used when human beings were charged with a crime....

2 Okt 202440min

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