The podcast episodes provided cover a range of topics related to the 19th century, from the 'Gin Craze' in Britain to the discovery of anesthesia.
The 'Gin Craze' episode Episode 8 - Beer vs. Gin: The Battle of Great Britain's Favorite Beverages examines the class tensions and social reforms that emerged during the 18th and 19th centuries in response to the rise of gin consumption among the lower classes.
The 'Horace Wells and the Gas War' episode SYMHC Classics: Horace Wells and the Gas War delves into the scientific and medical advancements of the 19th century, specifically the discovery of nitrous oxide as an anesthetic.
These episodes provide a glimpse into the social, cultural, and technological transformations that defined the 19th century in both Britain and the broader Western world.