Episodes
The End of Islamic Spain
January 2, 1492. Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella complete the reconquest of Spain with the capture of Granada, the final Muslim stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula.o.
Ellis Island Opens Its Doors to the World’s Immigrants
January 1, 1892. 17-year-old Annie Malone becomes the first immigrant to enter the United States through a new immigration station on Ellis Island. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Winning Monopoly
December 31, 1935. An unemployed salesman registers a new board game at the US Patent Office without mentioning he stole the idea from someone else.
Winston Churchill’s Famous “Some Chicken” Speech
December 30, 1941. In a rousing speech to the Canadian Parliament, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill celebrates his success in holding off Nazi Germany in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: Sherlock Holmes Short Stories
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we follow literature's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, as he unravels the mystery of the speckled band. Link to Sherlock Holmes Short Stories: https://podfollow.com/sherlock-holmes-short-stories-1Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily …
J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan” Premieres in London
December 27, 1904. J.M. Barrie's play Peter Pan opens at the Duke of York’s Theater in London. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of …
The Murder of Dian Fossey
December 26, 1985. World-renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr Dian Fossey is killed in her cabin in Rwanda.
The First Performance of “White Christmas”
December 25, 1941. Irving Berlin’s classic song “White Christmas” is premiered by Bing Crosby on his weekly radio show.
The Christmas Truce
December 24, 1914. In the trenches of World War One, British and German troops call a truce to celebrate Christmas together. This episode originally aired in 2021.
George Washington Resigns
December 23, 1783: American General George Washington resigns his military commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army to Congress. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we delve into the Challenger disaster, the events leading up to it, and find out how this tragic American scandal could have been avoided. Link to American Scandal: https://wondery.com/shows/american-scandal/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free …
South Carolina Secedes From the Union
December 20, 1860. South Carolina becomes the first US state to secede from the Union, precipitating the American Civil War. This episode originally aired in 2021.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
December 19, 1843. Readers are introduced to grumpy miser Ebenezer Scrooge with the publication of Charles Dickens’ most famous festive tale.
The “Christmas Bombing” of North Vietnam
December 18, 1972. President Richard Nixon launches the “Christmas Bombing,” the last major offensive of the war on Vietnam. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Emperor Timur Capture Delhi
December 17, 1398. The mighty nomadic warlord Timur captures and sacks the Indian city of Delhi, causing the deaths of 100,000 people.
Rugby Union’s “Match of the Century”
December 16, 1905. Rugby Union’s "Match of the Century" is played between Wales and the undefeated New Zealand at Cardiff Arms Park. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we attempt to untangle the real cause of the explosion at the Idaho Falls nuclear power reactor in 1961. Link to REDACTED: http://wondery.fm/REDACTED Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily …
The Last Men on The Moon
December 13, 1972. Astronauts Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt begin their third moonwalk, the last time a human being sets foot on another world’s surface.
The Xi’an Incident
December 12, 1936. During the Chinese Civil War, Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-Shek is kidnapped by two of his generals, sparking a political reckoning and uniting the Chinese against a common enemy: Japan. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The Lufthansa Heist
December 11, 1978. A group of masked men rob a Lufthansa cargo building, making off with millions in cash and jewelry. This episode originally aired in 2023.
America’s First Paper Money
December 10, 1690. A failed attack on Quebec, Canada leads to Massachusetts Colony creating the first paper currency in the Western Hemisphere.
The Defeat of Smallpox
December 9, 1979. A commission of scientists declare that the scourge of the world – the infectious and deadly virus smallpox - has been eradicated. This episode originally aired in 2021.
Saturday Matinee: History This Week
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we test our knowledge on the origins of Trivial Pursuit. Link to History This Week: https://historythisweekpodcast.substack.com/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go …
Unearthing Nefertiti
December 6, 1912. An iconic sculpture of the Ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertiti is discovered beneath the sands of an abandoned city.