Episodes
The Death of Queen Elizabeth I
March 24, 1603. After a reign of 44 years, Queen Elizabeth I of England dies, bringing the Tudor dynasty to an end. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: Business Movers
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we see how Ted Turner changed the cable news industry with his creation of CNN- a TV channel dedicated to broadcasting news 24/7. Link to Business Movers: https://wondery.com/shows/business-movers/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. …
The End of Alcatraz
March 21, 1963. The U.S. federal prison on San Francisco Bay's Alcatraz Island is closed. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Babe Didrikson’s Hitless Inning
March 20, 1934. Sportswoman Babe Didrikson pitches a hitless inning in an exhibition match between the Philadelphia A’s and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The First International Women’s Day
March 19, 1911. The first International Women’s Day is observed, marked by over a million people participating in hundreds of demonstrations across Europe.
The Execution of the Last Grand Master of the Knights Templar
March 18, 1314. Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, is burned at the stake. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Montreal’s Hockey Riot
March 17, 1955. The suspension of hockey player Maurice “Rocket” Richard sends the city of Montreal into uproar, sparking the Richard Riot. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Saturday Matinee: Our Weird World
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we dive into a Scottish mystery from 1900- The Eilean Mor Lighthouse and its three lightkeepers who disappeared without a trace. Link to Our Weird World: https://johnhinsonwrites.com/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily i…
The Trial of Jack Ruby
March 14, 1964. In the first courtroom verdict to be televised in the US, Jack Ruby was found guilty of the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, assassin of US President John F. Kennedy. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The Start of the Eighty Years’ War
March 13, 1567. Protestants in the Netherlands rise up against religious oppression from their Spanish Catholic rulers.
The Publication of The Cat In The Hat
March 12, 1957. American author Dr. Seuss releases a new book aimed at teaching children to read: The Cat In The Hat. This episode originally aired in 2024.
A Mother’s Pride: The Founding of PFLAG
March 11, 1973. Around 20 men and women gather in Greenwich Village, New York to form PFLAG, a new gay rights activism group.
Alexander Graham Bell Makes the First Telephone Call
March 10, 1876. Inventor Alexander Graham Bell makes the first successful telephone call in history, revolutionizing human communication. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Saturday Matinee: Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we dust off our VCRs to take a closer look at the film adaptation of HG Wells' 1897 book "War of the Worlds". Link to Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever: https://www.everyscififilm.com/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a…
The Abduction of Ellen Turner
March 7, 1826. A wealthy teenage heiress in North-West England is kidnapped and forced into marriage with an ambitious conman. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The First Lady’s First Press Conference
March 6, 1933. Eleanor Roosevelt is the first First Lady to hold her own press conference. The event becomes a weekly tradition for over a decade.
The Hunt for the Last Pirate of the Caribbean
March 5, 1825. Roberto Cofresí, one of the last successful Caribbean pirates, is defeated in combat and captured by authorities.
Conquistador Hernán Cortés Arrives In Mexico
March 4, 1519. Hernán Cortés arrives in Mexico in search of the Aztec civilization and its wealth. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Rockefeller Donates His Fortune to Charity
March 3, 1910. John D. Rockefeller commits to donating the bulk of his fortune to charitable causes, which leads to the establishment of the Rockefeller Foundation and makes John one of the biggest philanthropsts in American history. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Saturday Matinee: The China History Podcast
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we just begin to scratch the surface of the long, storied history of Taiwan- a country whose beginnings may trace as far back as 6,000 years ago. Link to The China History Podcast: https://linktr.ee/teacupmediaSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening …
Britain’s Working Class Finds Victory in the 1972 UK Miners’ Strike
February 28, 1972. The 1972 UK Miners’ Strike, led by Arthur Scargill, comes to an end. After six weeks of struggle, the miners secure a famous victory over Ted Heath’s government, and a new force enters the British political arena. This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Rosenstrasse Protests
February 27, 1943. During the darkest days of World War Two, more than a thousand Jews are released from Nazi detention after their non-Jewish wives and family-members stage a protest on the streets of Berlin.
The Barings Bank Collapse
February 26, 1995. One of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious banks collapses after suffering billion dollar losses on secret investments made by its employee Nick Leeson. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Cassius Clay Becomes Heavyweight Champion of the World
February 25, 1964. A young Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston to become Heavyweight champion of the world. This episode originally aired in 2022.