Women’s March on Pretoria, 1956

Women’s March on Pretoria, 1956

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SYMHC Classics: William Palmer

This 2021 episode covers William Palmer, who was convicted in 1855 as a poisoner though there wasn't any hard evidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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Tracy talks about the frequency of news from research institutions getting reported years after the fact. She also clears up a misunderstanding Holly had about a painting that was discussed this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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