Dean Mahomed, Restaurateur and Shampooing Surgeon

Dean Mahomed, Restaurateur and Shampooing Sur...

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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

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Tracy talks about the events that happened in the gap between writing the latest Unearthed episode and recording it. Holly shares thoughts about art heists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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