Tracy mentions tracking down sources for quotes about Rebecca Crumpler during research. She and Holly also discuss measles vaccine protocols.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind the Scenes Minis: Source Chasing and Measles Shots

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Tracy and Holly discuss Sir Humphry Davy's less than spectacular poems, Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," and the end of Davy's career and life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind the Scenes Minis: Bad Poetry

Davy's career after his work in nitrous oxide included the invention of a miner's lamp designed to make mining safer. This invention came with a bit of controversy.

Sir Humphry Davy and the Miner’s Lamp (Part 2)

Chemist Sir Humphry Davy is known for his work with nitrous oxide, or laughing gas. That early part of his career is the focus of part one of this two-parter.

Sir Humphry Davy and Nitrous Oxide (Part 1)

This 2014 episode covers the Sultana, which sank the day after John Wilkes Booth was captured and killed for the murder of Abraham Lincoln So the maritime tragedy didn't make headline news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SYMHC Classics: S.S. Sultana

Holly and Tracy discuss Ward McAllister as the ultimate historical mean girl. They also talk about how people were reacting to the Blitz when it was happening.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind the Scenes Minis: Source Chasing and Measles Shots

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