This episode revisits the studio version of our live show the 2018 Seneca Falls Convention Days at Women's Rights National Historical Park. Lucretia Mott was small of stature, but made a huge impact as an abolition and women's rights activist, guided by her deeply held Quaker beliefs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SYMHC Classics: Lucretia Mott

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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: Extreme Wealth and Wild Research

Holly talks with previous podcast guest Dr. Rachel Lance about her new book "Chamber Divers," which details the WWII research that advanced underwater science.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Rachel Lance and 'Chamber Divers'

The Bradley Martin Ball is sometimes referred to as the last big moment of the Gilded Age. It was a very ostentatious event that sparked a lot of debate, and in some ways helped usher in the crumbling of New York’s Victorian-era society culture.

Bradley Martin Ball

This 2020 episode shares the story of the ridiculously wealthy Croesus, which was likely fictionalized in a number of ways. It has become sort of a cautionary tale about pride and hubris, and what really has value in life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SYMHC Classics: Croesus

Tracy shares frustration over a historical find being described as a piggy bank. She and Holly then discuss the Van Gogh Pokémon and whether they would chase similar items.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SYMHC Classics: Lucretia Mott

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