The Great English Sparrow War
In the 19th century, a heated dispute arose over the house sparrow and its introduction into North America. Elliot Coues and Thomas Mayo Brewer held opposing opinions on the matter which they defended...
3 Jan 202439min
Almanacs and Day Planners
People have kept diaries and recorded notes since writing was invented. But planners as we think of them today have their roots in almanacs. Research: Atkins, Samuel. “Kalendarium Pennsilvaniense.” ...
1 Jan 202433min
Holiday Bonus: Brief History of Gin
For New Year's Eve, we're resharing our Sept 2021 episode on the history of gin. Happy New Year to all our listeners, and cheers to you no matter your drink of choice!See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
31 Dec 202343min
SYMHC Classics: Iroquois Theater Fire
In 2014, the show covered the 1903 fire at the new Iroquois Theater. The horrible, incredibly tragic incident was the result of multiple code violations and wrongdoings.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
30 Dec 202321min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Mixed Opinions
Differing points of view regarding the Stone of Scone are discussed. Tracy also shares thoughts on "Assassins' Creed," its mixed reviews, and the most interesting historical elements in it. See omnyst...
29 Dec 202315min
The Banu Musa
The Banū Mūsā were three brothers who lived in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age. Among their many achievements, they wrote books on math and science, and created a number of automata. Research: ...
27 Dec 202327min
The Stone of Scone Heist
On Christmas day in 1950, the Stone of Scone was removed, heist-style, from Westminster Abbey. Some believed it to be an act of theft, and others, liberation. Research: Aitchison, Nick. “Scotland's ...
25 Dec 202339min
Holiday Bonus: Krampus & Friends
For Christmas Eve, we’re sharing our 2016 episode about holiday figures from around the world. This one features the Mari Lwyd, which came up on a recent episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
24 Dec 202328min
