Stuff You Missed in History Class

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A History of Diabetes, Pre Insulin, Part 1 Mar 09, 2020

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To lead into discussing the discovery of insulin, today we have a history of diabetes and its treatment in the centuries before insulin was developed, including the starvation diets that were used in the years just before the discovery.

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SYMHC Classics: A Brief History of Peanut Butter Mar 07, 2020

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This 2015 episode delves into how peanut butter got its name in the 18th century, but it's been around in some form for hundreds and hundreds of years. Its modern history features changes to the recipe and even a little litigation with the FDA.

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Morandi and Kemmler Mar 06, 2020

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Tracy and Holly discuss the ways in which the sexes were perceived during the time of Anna Morandi Manzolini and the aspects of Kemmler's story that made Holly very angry during research.

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The Electrocution of William Kemmler Mar 04, 2020

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After committing a brutal murder, William Kemmler was the first man to be put to death in the electric chair, at a time when a great deal of conflict and controversy swirled around the death penalty.

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The Wax Anatomy of Anna Morandi Manzolini Mar 02, 2020

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In 18th-century Bologna, one of the most skilled and renowned anatomists and wax model makers was a woman named Anna Morandi Manzolini. Working first with her husband then on her own, Anna contributed to the medical and scientific fields immeasurably.

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SYMHC Classics: The Boston Massacre Feb 29, 2020

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Today we revisit a 2013 episode about the Boston Massacre. That sounds like the slaughter of many innocents, but the reality is smaller and not nearly so one-sided. But there's a reason why we call it a massacre. And that reason is propaganda.

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Leicester and Dr. Calinda Lee Feb 28, 2020

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Holly and Tracy discuss the relationship between the Hemingway brothers and the challenges of claiming one's own island. Holly also shares her experiences spending an afternoon at the Atlanta History Center.

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Interview: Dr. Calinda Lee of the Atlanta History Center Feb 26, 2020

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Holly was joined in the studio by historian Dr. Calinda Lee to talk about her work with the Atlanta History Center, and specifically the new exhibit "Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow."

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Leicester Hemingway Feb 24, 2020

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Leicester Hemingway's life was very much lived in the shadow of his brother. It isn’t until after Ernest Hemingway’s death that Leicester made his boldest moves in life.

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SYMHC Classics: The Sham Battle and Cochecho Massacre Feb 22, 2020

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This 2015 episode revisits an event that was half performance for the British troops, and half actual sham. It led to an attack on Dover by the Pennacook tribe in 1689.

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