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SYMHC Classics: Hennig Brand

This 2019 episode shares how Hennig Brand discovered phosphorous by boiling pee. But he was really thought the secret to the philosopher’s stone might be found in urine.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  SYMHC Classics: Samuel Pepys

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  Behind the Scenes Minis: Pollution Olympics

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  Notable Early Women Olympians

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  John Evelyn's 'Fumifugium'

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  Behind the Scenes Minis: Odd Baby Train

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  George Stephenson, Father of Railways

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  Rickets

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  SYMHC Classics: Three Legendary Pranks

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  Behind the Scenes Minis: Embroidery Love Letter

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  Embroidery History Sampler, Part 2

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  Embroidery History Sampler, Part 1

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  SYMHC Classics: Paul Cuffe

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  Behind the Scenes Minis: This Monkey’s Gone to Heaven

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  Unearthed Year-end 2025, Part 2

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  Unearthed Year-end 2025, Part 1