SYMHC Classics: Battleships!

Tracy and Holly talk about their favorite pens, and Tracy describes a unique radio she had as a child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Edwin Howard Armstrong isn’t exactly a well-known inventor, but his work in radio literally changed communications around the globe. But his most famous invention – FM radio – became a source of constant frustration after he developed it. Research: Armstrong, Edwin H. “Frequency ... Show More

Before the ballpoint pen, people used their hands, reeds, bamboo, brushes, quills, and eventually nibs to write or draw. But how did things evolve from there to get to things like the fountain pen, and eventually, a ballpoint? Research: "pen." Britannica Library, Encyclopædia Bri ... Show More

It's a blast from the WB past! Shannen and Sarah discuss their days as kick-ass leading ladies on primetime television. How did Sarah make Shannen feel when she joined the network? Why does Sarah credit Shannen for getting her family through covid? What really kept Sarah away fro ... Show More

It's been 4 years since we released the first episode of Season 3 - what's happened since that time? Tune in as we reflect on what has (and hasn't) happened over the last 4 years. ________ JOIN THE DISCUSSION: — Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honestteatalk/ — Instagram: https ... Show More

Margaret finishes talking with Ed Zitron about the origins of one of her all-time favorite games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this classic, Cristen and Caroline look at the history of Japanese Women Warriors and the legend they created. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy ... Show More

Margaret talks with Ed Zitron about the origins of one of her all-time favorite games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Welcome to the new Paypal and patron-only feature of "A History of Italy": NewsCapuccino. In this programme we're going to take a look at current affairs, stories and memories, starting from Italy and Italian issues, but taking a look at the world as well. 

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of Ptolemy ... Show More

In this episode, Richard Bulliet talks about his work in world and Islamicate history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies 

Margaret talks with writer and podcast host Sarah Marshall about the prisons for "fallen women" around the UK, US & Ireland, and the many people who fought against them, like Sinéad O'Connor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.