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Stuff You Missed in History ClassBeatrice Kenner and Midred Smith: Sister InventorsBeatrice Kenner’s inventions were focused largely on making life easier and less annoying for herself and the people around her, including period products. Mildred Smith’s invention was about family, and it grew from her disability after she developed multiple sclerosis. Research: “Deaths.” Evening Star. 11/27/1956. https://www.newspapers.com/image/869672410/ “Mildred E. Smith.” Obituary. Washington Post. 8/19/1993. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1993/08/19/n-hugh-mcdiarmid-dies-at-86/beab0fdf-9aec-4ac1-bd0a-cfcef223f1fa/ Byram, W.F. and R.P. Phronebarger. “Current Supply System for Electric Railways.” U.S. Patent 1,134,871. 4/6/1915. Coren, Ashleigh, et al. “The Many Inventions of Beatrice Kenner.”...2025-07-3040 min
TRM TalksAncient Coins to a $3.6 Billion Laptop: The Evolution of Money with the Smithsonian’s Dr. Ellen Feingold and former IRS-CI Special Agent Chris JanczewskiDr. Ellen Feingold curates the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History — over 1,000,000 pieces of financial history going back 4000 years. This month she adds the laptop that former IRS-CI Agent Chris Janczewski used to investigate the Bitfinex Hack which led to the largest monetary seizure in US history.
In this TRM Talks, Ari Redbord, TRM's Global Head of Policy, sits down with Dr. Feingold and Mr. Janczewski, now TRM’s Head of Global Investigations, to discuss the history of money and why a 2019 MacBook Pro belongs in the Smithsonian.
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Spooky Scary Skeptical55. Haunted Objects - Part 1In this week's episode, SSS discusses some haunted and cursed objects! From jewelry to dolls to some very evil boxes, there is a little something for everyone! Grab a honey whiskey and settle in for some creepy collectibles!
Sources:
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/7-cursed-objects-around-the-world-guaranteed-to-ruin-your-life
https://amyscrypt.com/letta-me-out-haunted-doll/
https://www.si.edu/sidedoor/ep-1-curse-hope-diamond
https://www.livescience.com/16981-hope-diamond-cursed.html
https://www.inverse.com/input/features/dybbuk-box-dibbuk-kevin-mannis-zak-bagans-haunted-hoax-revealed2024-01-2954 min
Making Gay HistoryGuest Episode: Sidedoor: Lucy Hicks AndersonKnown for her smashing parties, lighter-than-air soufflés, and comedic wit, Lucy Hicks Anderson never let anyone tell her how to live her life—not even the courts. When her gender was put on trial in the 1940s, the publicity around her case made her one the first documented Black transgender figures in American history. Find more Sidedoor episodes at si.edu/sidedoor or wherever you get your podcasts. For additional resources about Lucy Hicks Anderson, go here. ——— To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt...2023-02-2328 min
Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the ArchiveGuest Episode: Sidedoor: Lucy Hicks AndersonKnown for her smashing parties, lighter-than-air soufflés, and comedic wit, Lucy Hicks Anderson never let anyone tell her how to live her life—not even the courts. When her gender was put on trial in the 1940s, the publicity around her case made her one the first documented Black transgender figures in American history.Find more Sidedoor episodes at si.edu/sidedoor or wherever you get your podcasts. For additional resources about Lucy Hicks Anderson, go here.——— To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...2023-02-2327 min
Audience3 Clips Re-Air: Smithsonian's SidedoorOn this episode of the Audience podcast, we’re going back into our archives for another episode of 3 Clips. This one is hosted by Jay Acunzo and is with guest Lizzy Peabody. This episode focuses on narrative podcasting and how to create an immersive experience, especially if you don’t have a ton of resources.
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Unthinkable with Jay AcunzoMaker MonstersMaker monsters often creep in at the least opportune times, drag us backwards, convince us of defeat, fill us with self-doubt, so where do we go from here? And what does that mean for our creative, professional work?We hear from Smithsonian’s Sidedoor podcast host and producer Lizzie Peabody and poet and keynote speaker, Tucker Bryant, about how their maker monster, perfectionism, creeps into their creative work. We dive into how they conquer, co-exist, or accept defeat with their own internal monsters and explore how we can each carve out ways to find joy in our wo...2022-03-3030 min
Gambling With an EdgeGambling With an Edge - Captain Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody part 2Our guests this week are professional sports bettors, Captain Jack Andrews, and Rufus Peabody. This is part 2 of our discussion on their new site http://unabated.com. This is a site with tools to help sports bettors trying to get an edge. No touts, no affiliate ads, just good information and tools for players trying to find an edge. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Captain Jack Andrews and...2021-09-2456 minGambling With an EdgeGambling With an Edge - Captain Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody part 2Our guests this week are professional sports bettors, Captain Jack Andrews, and Rufus Peabody. This is part 2 of our discussion on their new site http://unabated.com. This is a site with tools to help sports bettors trying to get an edge. No touts, no affiliate ads, just good information and tools for players trying to find an edge. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Captain Jack Andrews and...2021-09-2456 minUnthinkable with Jay AcunzoMaker MonstersMaker monsters often creep in at the least opportune times, drag us backwards, convince us of defeat, fill us with self-doubt, so where do we go from here? And what does that mean for our creative, professional work? We hear from Smithsonian’s Sidedoor podcast host and producer Lizzie Peabody and poet and keynote speaker, Tucker Bryant, about how their maker monster, perfectionism, creeps into their creative work. We dive into how they conquer, co-exist, or accept defeat with their own internal monsters and explore how we can each carve out ways to find joy in our work...2021-09-1532 min
3 ClipsREPLAY: Smithsonian’s Sidedoor: A Look Inside Great Narrative (ft. Lizzie Peabody)Narrative podcasting has a way of immersing listeners in truly memorable, deeply resonant experiences. But how do they come together — and better yet, how can we create our own, even when we don’t have tons of resources?
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3 Clips is a Castos Original Series. Castos provides tools for public and private podcasts and believes...2021-08-0900 min
3 Clips Podcast by CastosREPLAY: Smithsonian's Sidedoor: A Look Inside Great Narrative (ft. Lizzie Peabody)
Narrative podcasting has a way of immersing listeners in truly memorable, deeply resonant experiences. But how do they come together — and better yet, how can we create our own, even when we don’t have tons of resources?
EXPLORE THE SHOW
Visit 3clipspodcast.com for all episodes of the show.
LEARN MORE ABOUT 3 CLIPS HOST JAY ACUNZO
Subscribe to his newsletter, explore his course for podcasters, or watch and listen to all of Jay’s shows and projects at jayacunzo.com
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3 Clips is a Castos...2021-08-0945 min
Mystery ManiacsEpisode 80 - "Not in My Back Yard" - Catapults, Concrete and Milking JellyfishManiacs,In Podcast 80 (S13 E07), a village election leads to a murders with broken bottles, a door and concrete. Who has time to milk a jellyfish?Maniac merch for a good cause! - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/midsomer-maniacs-podcast/Best Barnaby BitsPlease send your Best Barnaby Bits to midsomermaniacs@gmail.com or twitter or instagram. Mini Episodes of Season 21Mini-episode 01 - "The Point of Balance" - It's pronounced Chinook! - https://share.transistor.fm/s/02603f19Mini-episode 02 - "The Miniature Murders" - Don...2021-03-221h 23
3 Clips Podcast by CastosSmithsonian's Sidedoor: A Look Inside Great Narrative (ft. Lizzie Peabody)NEWSLETTER ABOUT CREATIVITY AT WORKEvery week in Playing Favorites, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo shares a new idea or story all about making things that make a difference. If you’re tired of all the tips, tricks, cheats, and hacks, and you just want to make more resonant things, join thousands of your peers who get Jay’s note every week, plus exclusive access and discounts to other projects:Subscribe: https://jayacunzo.com/newsletterPODCAST COURSE: GROWABLE SHOWSJay’s on-demand course deconstructs dozens of real-world show examples and offers 10 original videos...2021-02-1548 min
3 Clips Podcast by CastosSmithsonian's Sidedoor: A Look Inside Great Narrative (ft. Lizzie Peabody)NEWSLETTER ABOUT CREATIVITY AT WORKEvery week in Playing Favorites, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo shares a new idea or story all about making things that make a difference. If you’re tired of all the tips, tricks, cheats, and hacks, and you just want to make more resonant things, join thousands of your peers who get Jay’s note every week, plus exclusive access and discounts to other projects:Subscribe: https://jayacunzo.com/newsletterPODCAST COURSE: GROWABLE SHOWSJay’s on-demand course deconstructs dozens of real-world show examples and offers 10 original videos...2021-02-1548 min
By All Means NecessaryBAMN Minisode #12 : When Born Rich - Mother Of ForensicsBringing you a story of a badass bitch today - one who used her wealth to change the true crime industry! Frances Glessner Lee made contribution to forensics field that are still used in detective training today. Now, how’s that for motivation? CSI Miniature killer fans, come at me, you’re welcome! 🖤
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By All Means NecessaryBAMN Minisode #12 : When Born Rich - Mother Of ForensicsBringing you a story of a badass bitch today - one who used her wealth to change the true crime industry! Frances Glessner Lee made contribution to forensics field that are still used in detective training today. Now, how’s that for motivation? CSI Miniature killer fans, come at me, you’re welcome! 🖤 To watch on YT: BAMN Minisode #12 : When Born Rich - Mother Of Forensics https://youtu.be/DhjN5PCTmQ0Pod links - follow the homegirl:BAMN podcast Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/by-all-means-necessary/id1493266414 Spotify: https://open.spotify...2020-11-1300 min
SidedoorBest of the Rest IIA perplexing tattoo. Ancient erotica. Killer bees on the loose. This episode is full of short stories we’ve been eager to tell, but couldn’t… until now. It’s Sidedoor’s second-ever “Best of the Rest!” Learn more about the Freer & Sackler’s collection of shunga, the National Museum of American History’s Great Historic Clock of America on si.edu.2020-04-2932 min
BackStoryBlasts from the Past: A History of Dynamite in the United StatesIn the 19th century, dynamite helped transform the nation. It led to the construction of important milestones like the transcontinental railroad and helped create iconic American monuments like Mt. Rushmore. But some people also saw these small explosives as potential weapons and used dynamite to promote violence.
Learn more about Smithsonian's Sidedoor podcast and find episodes: https://www.si.edu/Sidedoor
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2019-11-0134 min
BackStoryBlasts from the Past: A History of Dynamite in the United StatesIn the 19th century, dynamite helped transform the nation. It led to the construction of important milestones like the transcontinental railroad and helped create iconic American monuments like Mt. Rushmore. But some people also saw these small explosives as potential weapons and used dynamite to promote violence.
Learn more about Smithsonian's Sidedoor podcast and find episodes: https://www.si.edu/Sidedoor
BackStory is funded in part by our listeners. You can help keep the episodes coming by supporting the show: https://www.backstoryradio.org/support2019-11-0135 min
BackStoryComing Up: The History of Dynamite in AmericaMore than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian’s vaults, but where public view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers, and astrophysicists, host Lizzie Peabody sneaks listeners through Smithsonian’s side door to search for stories that can’t be found anywhere else. Follow Sidedoor at @SidedoorPod or sign up for the e-newsletter at http://www.si.edu/Sidedoor2019-10-2906 min
BackStoryComing Up: The History of Dynamite in AmericaMore than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian’s vaults, but where public view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers, and astrophysicists, host Lizzie Peabody sneaks listeners through Smithsonian’s side door to search for stories that can’t be found anywhere else. Follow Sidedoor at @SidedoorPod or sign up for the e-newsletter at www.si.edu/Sidedoor
2019-10-2904 minSidedoorLeave a Message at the BeepTony shares a special thanks and an exciting update for our upcoming season. Share your thoughts by emailing sidedoor@si.edu or leave a message at 202-633-4120.2017-02-0102 min