Stuff You Missed in History Class
Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.
SYMHC Classics: Thomas Cook
This 2019 episode covers Thomas Cook, a pioneer of the idea of a travel agency to manage tourist holidays. But Cook was initially motivated by his support of the temperance movement and his deeply held religious beliefs.
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SYMHC Classics: Three Legendary Pranks
This 2021 episode covers three prank stories, including a joke that became a living legend, a large-scale prank that created havoc, and a televised hoax that reminds us all of the importance of critical thinking. See omn…
Behind the Scenes Minis: Embroidery Love Letter
Holly talks about the various inspirations for her love of embroidery. Tracy shares her experiences with movies and her cat while embroidering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Embroidery History Sampler, Part 2
The second part of the discussion of embroidery history covers blackwork and Opus Anglicanum, then embroidery samplers and beetle-wing embroidery.
Embroidery History Sampler, Part 1
The first installment of this two-parter covers ancient embroidery around the world, and then focuses on European embroidery, Chinese dragon robes, and the Bayeux Tapestry.
SYMHC Classics: Paul Cuffe
This 2020 episode covers Paul Cuffe, who protested taxation, built wealth for himself in whaling, became a Quaker and used his fortune for the betterment of others. He also advocated creating a colony in Africa for of Af…
Behind the Scenes Minis: This Monkey’s Gone to Heaven
Tracy talks about the events that happened in the gap between writing the latest Unearthed episode and recording it. Holly shares thoughts about art heists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unearthed Year-end 2025, Part 2
Discussion of things literally or figuratively unearthed in the last quarter of 2025 continues. It begins with potpourri then covers tools, Neanderthals, edibles and potables, art, shipwrecks, medical finds, and repatria…
Unearthed Year-end 2025, Part 1
The show's coverage of things literally or figuratively unearthed in the last quarter of 2025 begins with updates, books and letters, animals, and just one exhumation.
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.
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.
