Sidedoor Podcast

We're back with another epic season of Sidedoor! Whether you're new to Sidedoor or have been a listener from the start, watch our fully animated trailer and discover more about Sidedoor!

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Turning “mold juice” into the world’s first antibiotic would take a sick policeman, a market cantaloupe, and an extraordinary wartime collaboration between scientists, governments, and industry. This is the story of how penicillin changed the world. 🔊: apple.co/342vBGy

A mystery hidden in time. Wrapped in gold. Stowed secretly in Lincoln's pocket. Join us as we dive into this incredible tale of family lore, historical detective work, and the Smithsonian's decision to open a priceless artifact. 🎧 on @spotifypodcasts: spti.fi/K26Jz7B

The U.S. has more martial arts schools than any other country—one man helped make that happen. Meet Jhoon Rhee, the “Father of American Taekwondo,” who taught Bruce Lee how to kick and Muhammad Ali how to punch. Listen to @SidedoorPod from @Smithsonian: bit.ly/3A4WxI9

Known as the Father of American Taekwondo, meet Jhoon Rhee, the man who famously taught Bruce Lee how to kick and Muhammad Ali how to punch. Hear his sons tell his story with @SmithsonianAPA on @ApplePodcasts: apple.co/342vBGy

When we think of serial killers, we tend to think of men, but in the 1800s, the deadliest killers were women. In fact, so many women were arrested for serial poisoning that the era became known as the “Golden Age of Arsenic.” w/ @amhistorymuseum. 🎧: apple.co/342vBGy

Before Armstrong walked on the moon, some thought women were better suited for space. In 1961, the Mercury 13 female pilots aced NASA's astronaut tests, but their mission was grounded. Hear what happened to America's first female astronaut candidates. 🎧: apple.co/342vBGy

In honor of the retrun of giant pandas to the @nationalzoo, we look into their sex lives. We answer why it's so hard for them to mate and how the once-endangered species is making a comeback with the help of vets and scientists. 🎧 on @ApplePodcasts: apple.co/342vBGy

Children say it every day in school, but have you ever wondered why we recite the pledge of allegiance? We journey back to the late 1800s to understand how this vow of patriotism came to be. Listen on @ApplePodcasts: apple.co/342vBGy

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From gulping grapes in Spain to Scotland’s ancient “first-footing” tradition, people around the world embrace odd, yet meaningful, rituals to ensure good luck in the new year. Join us as we travel around the @Smithsonian exploring how facing the unknown brings us together.

In the event of a government shutdown, our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will remain OPEN through at least Thursday, Dec. 26. Please note that we are closed on Dec. 25. Visit si.edu for updates. Image: Richard Lippold’s “Ad Astra” on view outside our @airandspace.

Sojourner Truth was a women's rights advocate known best for her famous speech "Ain't I a Woman?" But Truth never actually said these words. In fact, much of the Truth we know…is fiction. Find out The Whole Truth on @amazonmusic: amzn.to/48swx9I

This week, we take you to @americanart where we discuss the life and art of Edmonia Lewis, a free-born African-American and Native-American sculptor during the Civil War-era. #SmithsonianNAHM Listen on @ApplePodcasts: apple.co/342vBGy

Learn the ins and outs of the “Bitcoin Bank Heist” 💸 in the @smithsonian’s Sidedoor podcast — featuring Judge Zia Faruqui, @ARedbord, and @chrisjanczewski. Stream the episode now ➡️ hubs.la/Q02ZnzMt0

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In 2016, mystery hackers made out with over $70 million in Bitcoin. By 2020, their loot grew to over $4 billion. With only digital footprints to follow, federal agents tracked the criminals through the blockchain, in a sleuthing story that ends at the @amhistorymuseum.

They called themselves The Wide Awakes. Their goal: defend free speech in America. What started as a small group of young men demonstrating in 1860 snowballed into a movement to end slavery. Learn more with Sidedoor + @amhistorymuseum on @amazonmusic: amzn.to/48swx9I

Want to see this movie for yourself? Don’t miss our live screening of The Devil’s Assistant at the @amhistorymuseum. Join Lizzie, Andrew, and Ryan on Wednesday, October 30th at 7:30 p.m. Reserve your spot here: s.si.edu/spookyfilms

To celebrate the #SpookySzn this year, we're slashing apart a 1917 silent horror film with @amhistorymuseum’s @AmEntmtCurator and composer Andrew Earle Simpson to find out how music can be the beating heart of suspense. Listen on @spotifypodcasts: spoti.fi/3Yn3NvH