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by Bethel Koch Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Who said Hugo made us fall in love with the future?

Hugo Gernsback. July 14, 2021 • 44 min. Ray Bradbury said Hugo “made us fall in love with the future.”. But he’s also been berated as a hack whose proclamations about what does and does not qualify as science fiction have been problematic and limiting from the start.

What happened in the 1850s in New York?

In the 1850s, much of the milk supply in New York was anything but appetizing and wholesome – it was often deadly. But efforts to address the problem were blocked by corrupt officials. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com. Share.

What happened in the 1850s?

The Swill Milk Scandal of 1858. In the 1850s, much of the milk supply in New York was anything but appetizing and wholesome – it was often deadly. But efforts to address the problem were blocked by corrupt officials. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com.

Where was the shipwreck discovered?

In 1900, a shipwreck was discovered near the island of Antikythera, including an assortment of luxury goods: statues, silver coins, vases ... and what turned out to be an amazing 2,000-year-old mechanism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com. 31 min. Apr 23, 2021.

Who are the three people on CHutz Pow?

We're joined by three members of the team that works on the "Chutz-POW!". comic books series. Birdie Willis, Jackie Reese and Marcel Walker join Holly for discussions about Frieda Belinfante, using comics in education, and the future of this project.

Who is Ralph McQuarrie?

Ralph McQuarrie, Part 1. McQuarrie is responsible for some of the most recognizable imagery in cinema and culture. In part one, we’ll talk about his early life, his work before Star Wars, and how he started collaborating with George Lucas. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com.

What do Tracy and Holly talk about?

Tracy and Holly talk about their own experiences with and thoughts about kudzu. They also discuss Harriet Quimby's journalism career, her stance on feminism, and that fabulous purple satin jumpsuit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What episode of SymHC Classics is a pure food father and his poison squad?

SYMHC Classics: A Pure Food Father and His Poison Squad. This 2011 episode from previous hosts Sarah and Deblina covers the U.S. in the late 1800s, when no one really monitored food additives. After Congress refused to regulate food safety, Harvey Wiley had groups of healthy men ingest poisons for six months. ...

What happened in the 1850s?

The Swill Milk Scandal of 1858. In the 1850s, much of the milk supply in New York was anything but appetizing and wholesome – it was often deadly. But efforts to address the problem were blocked by corrupt officials. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com. Published 07/21/21.

Why is Daphne du Maurier so famous?

Daphne du Maurier became famous thanks to her books and the adaptations they inspired, and her life story is just as intriguing as any of her writing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Who said Hugo made us fall in love with the future?

Ray Bradbury said Hugo “made us fall in love with the future.”. But he’s also been berated as a hack whose proclamations about what does and does not qualify as science fiction have been problematic and limiting from the start. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com.

SYMHC Classics: The Bisbee Deportation

This classic episode from 2018 covers a 1917 event with elements of a labor strike, a wartime hysteria, a vigilante mob, and a mass propaganda …

SYMHC Classics: The Bisbee Deportation

This classic episode from 2018 covers a 1917 event with elements of a labor strike, a wartime hysteria, a vigilante mob, and a mass propaganda …

What is Tracy's love of history?

Tracy’s love of history started to grow in college, with four required humanities courses that gave her a more holistic way to approach the past and how it affects the present. Tracy spends her downtime much like she spends her time at work: reading, writing, tinkering and brooking only the most delightful nonsense.

When did Lisa join HowStuffWorks?

She joined HowStuffWorks as a staff writer in 2005, and she spent her first few years at the site destroying gadgets and mining patents, papers and interviews to figure out what makes things tick. In 2007, she took on the role of hiring and training HowStuffWorks’ new writers and editors.

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