Episodes
The Arrest of Sid Vicious
October 12, 1978. British punk rocker Sid Vicious is arrested for murder after his girlfriend’s body is found in their New York hotel room.
The Raising of the Mary Rose
October 11, 1982. Following numerous recovery attempts, the Mary Rose, a favorite flagship of King Henry VIII, is finally brought to the surface after 437 years at the bottom of the Solent.
Canada's October Crisis
October 10, 1970. In their fight for Quebec’s independence, members of a radical separatist group spark national panic when they kidnap a government official in Montreal.
The Vajont Dam Disaster
October 9, 1963. A long-predicted landslide in northern Italy triggers a tsunami-like wave to spill over the Vajont Dam, killing over 2,000 people and constituting one of the worst man-made environmental disasters in history.
Saturday Matinee: Mission History
On today's Saturday Matinee, a podcast that brings you stories of legendary military leaders, epic battlefield campaigns, and secret missions that have remained hidden for years. Link to Mission History: https://listen.qcodemedia.com/missionhistorySupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and …
The First 'Talkie' Premieres
October 6, 1926. ‘The Jazz Singer’ premieres in New York City, introducing the sound era of motion pictures.
The Iran-Contra Affair Unravels
October 5, 1986. An American is captured in Nicaragua while trying to deliver weapons to the country’s counterrevolutionaries, leading to the revelation of a US political scandal known as the Iran-Contra Affair.
Sputnik 1 Becomes the First Satellite in Space
October 4, 1957. The Soviet Union launches the first satellite, Sputnik 1, into orbit, sparking the Space Race with the United States.
The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
October 3, 1849. American author Edgar Allan Poe is seen in public for the last time when he’s found delirious in a gutter in Maryland, just a few days before he dies under mysterious
The End of the Warsaw Uprising
October 2, 1944. After two months of fighting, Polish rebels fail to liberate Warsaw from Nazi occupation.
Saturday Matinee: The Industry Podcast
On today's Saturday Matinee, we learn about a ten-dollar script, a secret tunnel, a desperate director, an eccentric millionaire, and a star’s last film. Link to The Industry Podcast www.industrypodcast.orgSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. …
Crisis in Brazil’s Skies
September 29, 2006. Two planes collide above Brazil, killing 154 people and triggering an aviation crisis.
The Black Sox Scandal
September 28, 1920. Members of the Chicago White Sox admit to throwing the 1919 World Series, exposing one of baseball’s biggest scandals.
‘Silent Spring’ Sparks the Modern Environmental Movement
September 27, 1962. Biologist Rachel Carson publishes Silent Spring, a seminal book exposing the devastating effects of chemical pesticides.
Daniel Shays Shuts Down the Courts
September 26, 1786. American farmer Daniel Shays leads a militia of debt-ridden citizens to protest high taxes and shut down Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in what will come to be known as Shays’ Rebellion.
The Maze Prison Escape
September 25, 1983. Thirty-eight members of the Irish Republican Army pull off the United Kingdom’s biggest prison escape.
Saturday Matinee: History That Doesn't Suck
On today's Saturday Matinee, we bring you an episode from Professor Greg Jackson’s recent investigation of America in World War One, the story of the 15th New York, a.k.a, the 369th, or the Harlem Hellfighters. Link to Tour D...
Abraham Lincoln’s Duel
September 22, 1842. A young Abraham Lincoln meets a political rival on Bloody Island to face off in a life-or-death duel.
Astronomers Prove Einstein's Theory of General Relativity
September 21, 1922. After photographing a total solar eclipse, astronomers prove that space is curved, confirming Albert Einstein’s groundbreaking theory of general relativity.
Italian Troops Occupy Rome
September 20, 1870. In the culmination of a decade-long process of unification, Italian troops capture Rome and slash the power of the Pope.
The Camilla Massacre
September 19, 1868. White supremacists attack a peaceful march protesting the expulsion of Black legislators from the Georgia state legislature.
The Assassination of Domitian
September 18, 96 CE. After growing increasingly tyrannical, Roman Emperor Domitian is assassinated by court officials, ushering in a period of peace and prosperity.
Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
On today's Saturday Matinee, we bring you part 1 of a deeply complicated and tragic story of religion, personality, politics and cults: Jonestown. Link to American Scandal: wondery.com/shows/american-scandal Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History …
The Battle of Signal Hill
September 15, 1762. The Battle of Signal Hill ends the French and Indian War and establishes Britain as the dominant power in North America.