Episodes
The Turkish Invasion of Cyprus
July 20, 1974. After a coup d'etat by the Greek military, Turkish forces launch an invasion of Cyprus, dividing the country in two.
The Birth of the Tuskegee Airmen
July 19, 1941. The Tuskegee Airmen begin their training as the first class of Black pilots in the U.S. Army Air Forces.
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.
Saturday Matinee: Fiasco: The AIDS Crisis
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore the pandemic that changed the world forever, with season five of Fiasco: The AIDS Crisis Link to Fiasco: The AIDS Crisis: https://www.audible.com/pd/Fiasco-The-AIDS-Crisis-Podcast/B09SVPH27K See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…
Napoleon Bonaparte Surrenders
July 15, 1815. After suffering a crushing defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte surrenders to the British.
The Darien Scheme
July 14, 1698. An ambitious plan by Scotland to found a colony in Panama goes disastrously wrong.
The Dedication of the Hollywood Sign
July 13, 1923. Real estate developers dedicate the Hollywood sign to advertise a new housing devleopment, inadvertently creating an iconic American landmark.
The Death of Alexander Hamilton
July 12, 1804. American founding father, Alexander Hamilton, dies from a fatal wound he suffered during a duel with his longtime adversary, Aaron Burr.
The Murder of Yagan, Australian Aboriginal Freedom Fighter
July 11, 1833. An Australian Aboriginal warrior named Yagan is murdered by colonists after leading a war of resistance against British settlers.
Saturday Matinee: It’s a Continent
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we discover the startling truth about Africa: It’s a Continent. Link to the It's a Continent podcast: https://www.itsacontinent.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 8, 1776. Colonel John Nixon gives the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, spreading word that the American colonies have declared themselves free from British rule.
The Roswell UFO Incident
July 7, 1947. The discovery of mysterious debris on a sheep ranch near Roswell, New Mexico sparks a national obsession with UFOs.
Captain Kidd Gets Arrested
July 6, 1699. The arrest of Captain William Kidd ends the reign of plunder of one of history's most infamous pirates and sparks rumors of buried treasure.
Elvis Presley’s First Single
July 5, 1954. Elvis Presley records his first single "That's All Right" at Sun Records in Memphis, introducing rock and roll to mainstream America.
The Huskar Pit Mining Disaster
July 4, 1838. The Huskar Pit mine in northern England floods, drowning 26 children, and leading to significant changes in labor laws.
Saturday Matinee: The History of The Netherlands Podcast
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we investigate how and why a small nation that shouldn’t really exist keeps punching above its weight throughout history. Link to the History of the Netherlands podcast: http://www.historyofthenetherlands.com/ *** Get an exclusive NordPass deal plus 1 additional month f…
The Battle of Gettysburg Begins
July 1, 1863. Confederate troops engage with Union troops outside of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, setting off one of the bloodiest and most important battles of the American Civil War. *** Get an exclusive NordPass deal plus 1 additional month for FREE at nordpass.com/historydaily
The Night of the Long Knives
June 30, 1934. Adolf Hitler orchestrates the mass assassination of his political enemies, consolidating power at the helm of the Nazi Party. *** Get an exclusive NordPass deal plus 1 additional month for FREE at nordpass.com/historydaily
The Globe Theatre Burns Down
June 29, 1613. During a performance of William Shakespeare’s King Henry VIII, the famous Globe Theatre burns to the ground. *** Get an exclusive NordPass deal plus 1 additional month for FREE at nordpass.com/historydaily
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
June 28, 1914. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, puts Europe on the path to war. *** Get an exclusive NordPass deal plus 1 additional month for FREE at nordpass.com/historydaily
The Murder of Joseph Smith
June 27, 1844. Self-styled prophet and founder of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith, is murdered by an angry mob. *** Get an exclusive NordPass deal plus 1 additional month for FREE at nordpass.com/historydaily
Saturday Matinee: The Industry
During the 1970s the cold war began to thaw a bit with the policy of detente. It's also when the first US-USSR co-production happened. The idea was to make a non-political children's musical that could appeal to audiences in both countries. The US side would provide the talent with stars like Eliza…
Australia’s First Woman Prime Minister
June 24, 2010. After an internal party struggle, Labor politician Julia Gillard becomes the first woman to be Prime Minister of Australia.
The Monuments Men
June 23, 1943. To recover artwork stolen by the Nazis during World War II, the US Government establishes a special army unit known as the Monuments Men.