A lot of the stories that are told about popcorn in history – particularly in North America – are incorrect. Popcorn has been around for a very long time, though its rise to popularity as a snack has accelerated in recent years.
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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. Research: Абильда, Айжан. “Scythians are creators of embroidery art.” Qazaqstan Tarihy. May 24, 2019. https://e-history.kz/en/news/sh ... Show More
34m 23s
Jan 19
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. Research: Абильда, Айжан. “Scythians are creators of embroidery art.” Qazaqstan Tarihy. May 24, 2019. https ... Show More
36 m
Jan 17
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 African ancestry to immigrate to.See omnystudio.com/listener f ... Show More
30m 50s
Nov 2019
158: What I Learned by Living with Less
The Year of Less was one of my favorite books of 2018 and I got the chance to with the author, and all around amazing person, Cait Flanders. We discuss her book, emotions and money, and her meticulous record keeping. Catch up with Cait on Instagram at @CaitFlanders. Full Show Not ... Show More
24m 33s
Jul 2023
96: Murderous Popcorn Rituals? The Disturbing History You Never Knew | Dark History with Bailey Sarian
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Popcorn, your favorite movie time snack, was once connected to human sacrifice and gruesome beheadings. That’s right. The history of popcorn involves way more than just popping corn. Let’s dive into the dark, dirty secrets that have been burie ... Show More
44m 8s
Aug 2022
48: Blood, Butter, and BEHEADINGS?!?!?: Popcorn's Dark Past
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. People used to be sacrificed for popcorn. Yep. The buttery goodness that you finish eating before the trailers are even over at the movies. Now you may be thinking “how in the heck does that make any sense?” Because, honestly, that was also my ... Show More
44m 30s
Jan 2022
Tossed Popcorn, Part 1: The Wizard of Oz and the Titanic
<p>It's no secret that Hollywood has been home to numerous lurid, disturbing -- and, sometimes, ridiculous -- tales over the decades. In the first part of this two-part series, the guys are joined with Lianna and Sienna, the creators of Tossed Popcorn, for an exploration of bizar ... Show More
59 m
Oct 2022
Popcorn Shrimp vs. Popcorn Chicken
<p>Today in the Food Court we have comedian and writer, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-is-for-losers-preview/id1580151789">Marcy Jarreau (Brooklyn 99)</a>, here all the way from the Bayou to defend her beloved popcorn shrimp. Her friend, <a href="https://podcast ... Show More
42m 47s