Episodes
Saturday Matinee: Real Survival Stories
On today's Saturday Matinee, a picturesque paragliding flight becomes a terrifying nightmare when a massive storm rolls in...how on earth does she make it down in one piece? Noiser's new weekly show “Real Survival Stories,” puts you in the shoes of ordinary people confronted with extraord…
Britain Takes Control of Gibraltar
August 4, 1704. During the War of the Spanish Succession, Britain takes control of Gibraltar after Spain surrenders, and “the Rock” subsequently becomes a British colony and a symbol of British naval strength.
The First Voyage of Christopher Columbus to the New World
August 3, 1492. Christopher Columbus sets out on his first voyage to what will come to be known as the New World.
Hannibal Defeats the Romans at Cannae
August 2, 216 BCE. The Battle of Cannae: During the Second Punic War, the Carthaginian army, led by Hannibal, defeats the Roman army, resulting in one of the deadliest battles in history.
F1 Driver Niki Lauda Narrowly Avoids Death
August 1, 1976. Austrian Formula 1 driver, Nikki Lauda, is nearly killed in a crash during the German Grand Prix at Nurburgring.
The Disappearance of Labor Leader Jimmy Hoffa
July 31, 1975. Jimmy Hoffa, one of the most influential American labor leaders of the 20th century, is reported missing and never seen again.
Saturday Matinee: The Art of Crime
On today's Saturday Matinee, we explore an unlikely collision between true crime and the arts. Link to The Art of Crime: www.artofcrimepodcast.com Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…
The Execution of Maximilien Robespierre
July 28, 1794. After overseeing countless executions during France’s Reign of Terror, statesman Maximilien Robespierre finds himself on the chopping block.
The Atlanta Olympic Games Bombing
July 27, 1996. A pipe bomb explodes during the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, launching a yearslong hunt for the perpetrator.
The Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act
July 26, 1990. Disability rights activists’ achieve a major victory for equality when President George HW Bush signs into law the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Bob Dylan Goes Electric
July 25, 1965. At the Newport Folk Festival, American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan eschews his acoustic guitar to go electric in one of the most pivotal moments in the history of rock and roll. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…
The Rediscovery of Machu Picchu
July 24, 1911. After being lost to the outside world for centuries, the ancient city of Machu Picchu is rediscovered by an American explorer.
Saturday Matinee: The History of Egypt Podcast
On today's Saturday Matinee: the captivating tale of Egypt's first pharaoh, a semi-legendary figure who “unified” the disparate lands and established the kingdom as we know it. Link to The History of Egypt Podcast: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com Go to HistoryDaily.com for more his…
The Scopes Monkey Trial
July 21, 1925. American high school teacher John T. Scopes is convicted and fined for teaching evolution in a landmark legal case representing the dramatic clash between the nation’s traditional and modern values.
The German Military Tries to Assassinate Hitler
July 20, 1944. During World War II, German military leaders stage a final high-stakes assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler.
Maurice Garin Wins the First Tour de France
July 19, 1903. Controversy and cheating accusations follow cyclist Maurice Garin’s victory at the first-ever Tour de France.
The Great Fire of Rome
July 18, 64 AD. When the Great Fire of Rome reduces two-thirds of the city to ashes, Emperor Nero uses the catastrophe as an excuse to persecute a new religious group: the Christians.
The Russian Royal Family is Executed
July 17, 1918. Czar Nicholas II and his family are executed by revolutionaries, bringing an end to Russia’s three-century-old Romanov dynasty.
Into History Soft Launch
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The Darien Scheme
July 14, 1698. An ambitious plan by Scotland to found a colony in Panama goes disastrously wrong.
Live Aid Rocks Both Sides of the Atlantic
July 13, 1985. The benefit concert Live Aid is held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, drawing in over a billion television viewers and raising millions of dollars for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Geraldine Ferraro Becomes the First Woman to Run for US Vice President
July 12, 1984. US Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale puts forward Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate, making her the nation’s first woman to run on a major party national ticket.
The Rise and Fall of Napster
July 11, 2001. After being sued by the music industry, the popular file-sharing service, Napster, closes down. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
France Sinks Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior
July 10, 1985. While berthed in New Zealand, a Greenpeace protest ship is sunk by French intelligence agents.