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 extraordinary circumstances—and not giving in. Link to Real Survival Stories: https://www.noiser.com/real-survival...
47m Aug 05, 2023
47m
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. Support the show! Join Into History (https://intohistory.com/)  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://h...
15m Aug 04, 2023
15m
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. Support the show! Join Into History (https://intohistory.com/)  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/)  for more history, daily.
18m Aug 03, 2023
18m
Hannibal Defeats the Romans at Cannae - Original
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. Support the show! Join Into History (https://intohistory.com/)  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/)  for...
16m Aug 02, 2023
16m
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. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Aug 01, 2023
16m
The Disappearance of Labor Leader Jimmy Hoffa - Original
July 31, 1975. Jimmy Hoffa, one of the most influential American labor leaders of the 20th century, is reported missing and never seen again. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jul 31, 2023
16m
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 (https://www.artofcrimepodcast.com/) Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
59m Jul 29, 2023
59m
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. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
18m Jul 28, 2023
18m
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. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jul 27, 2023
16m
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. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
18m Jul 26, 2023
18m
Bob Dylan Goes Electric - Original
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 (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jul 25, 2023
16m
The Rediscovery of Machu Picchu - Original
July 24, 1911. After being lost to the outside world for centuries, the ancient city of Machu Picchu is rediscovered by an American explorer. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jul 24, 2023
16m
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 (https://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/) Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
27m Jul 22, 2023
27m
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. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jul 21, 2023
16m
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. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jul 20, 2023
16m
Maurice Garin Wins the First Tour de France - Original
July 19, 1903. Controversy and cheating accusations follow cyclist Maurice Garin’s victory at the first-ever Tour de France. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jul 19, 2023
16m
The Great Fire of Rome - Rerun
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. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
18m Jul 18, 2023
18m
The Russian Royal Family is Executed - Original
July 17, 1918. Czar Nicholas II and his family are executed by revolutionaries, bringing an end to Russia’s three-century-old Romanov dynasty. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
18m Jul 17, 2023
18m
Into History Soft Launch
Just for you, Into History is opening its doors early, providing you with quality, ad-free history podcasts and a lot more. Subscribe by 7/31 to get 50% off your first three months at http://intohistory.com/
5m Jul 15, 2023
5m
The Darien Scheme
July 14, 1698. An ambitious plan by Scotland to found a colony in Panama goes disastrously wrong. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
18m Jul 14, 2023
18m
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. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
15m Jul 13, 2023
15m
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. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
17m Jul 12, 2023
17m
The Rise and Fall of Napster - Original
July 11, 2001. After being sued by the music industry, the popular file-sharing service, Napster, closes down. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
17m Jul 11, 2023
17m
France Sinks Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior - Original
July 10, 1985. While berthed in New Zealand, a Greenpeace protest ship is sunk by French intelligence agents. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jul 10, 2023
16m
Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
On today's Saturday Matinee, we bring you part one of a four part series that looks at the story of OxyContin—a painkiller that helped spur an epidemic of opioid abuse and drug addiction. Link to American Scandal: https://wondery.com/shows/american-scandal/ Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
44m Jul 08, 2023
44m
News of the World Shuts Down - Original
July 7, 2011. A phone hacking scandal forces Rupert Murdoch to shut down his long-running News of the World. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jul 07, 2023
16m
The Execution of Thomas More
July 6, 1535. English statesman Thomas More is beheaded for refusing to accept King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jul 06, 2023
16m
The Cloning of Dolly the Sheep
July 5, 1996. Dolly the sheep is born in Scotland, becoming the first successfully cloned mammal from an adult cell. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jul 05, 2023
16m
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. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
17m Jul 04, 2023
17m
A Military Coup Crushes Egyptian Democracy - Original
July 3, 2013. Following major demonstrations against his rule, Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi, is ousted by the nation’s military. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jul 03, 2023
16m
Saturday Matinee: Into History
On today's Saturday Matinee, Lindsay announces something that’s been occupying him for over a year. Link to Into History: https://intohistory.com Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
4m Jul 01, 2023
4m
The Tunguska Event - Original
June 30, 1908. A massive and mysterious explosion occurs near Siberia’s Tunguska River, puzzling scientists and sparking a search for answers. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jun 30, 2023
16m
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. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
15m Jun 29, 2023
15m
The Stonewall Uprising - Original
June 28, 1969. A police raid on a gay bar in New York City ignites the modern LGBTQ rights movement. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jun 28, 2023
16m
The CIA Overthrows the Guatemalan Government - Original
June 27, 1954. The CIA deposes one of Guatemala’s first democratically elected presidents, upending the nation’s government and ushering in decades of instability. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
18m Jun 27, 2023
18m
The Downfall of Stalin’s Right-Hand Man
June 26, 1953. Lavrentiy Beria, the most influential of Joseph Stalin's secret police chiefs, is arrested and ousted from power. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
18m Jun 26, 2023
18m
Saturday Matinee: Southern Gothic
On today’s Saturday Matinee, join us in the shadowed realm of Southern Gothic as we unravel the mysteries surrounding the ancient Baynard Mausoleum. Link to Southern Gothic: https://podfollow.com/southern-gothic Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
29m Jun 24, 2023
29m
The Brexit Referendum - Original
June 23, 2016. The United Kingdom votes to withdraw from the European Union, sending shockwaves through Europe and transforming British politics. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jun 23, 2023
16m
The Cuyahoga River Fire Fuels America’s Environmental Movement
June 22, 1969. The Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio catches fire, sparking a movement to clean up the United States’ polluted waterways. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
15m Jun 22, 2023
15m
The German Navy Sinks its Own Fleet
June 21, 1919. Rather than surrendering their fleet to the British following Germany’s defeat in WWI, German sailors deliberately sink their own ships while being interned off the coast of Scotland. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jun 21, 2023
16m
Jaws Hits U.S. Movie Theaters - Rerun
June 20, 1975. Steven Spielberg's thriller Jaws is released in theaters and becomes the highest grossing movie of all time, essentially creating the genre of the “summer blockbuster". Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
18m Jun 20, 2023
18m
'Solidarity Day' Caps American Protest Against Poverty - Original
June 19, 1968. In an event coined “Solidarity Day,” over 50,000 people march on Washington D.C. to protest economic injustice, marking the climax of Martin Luther King’s “Poor People’s Campaign.” Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
18m Jun 19, 2023
18m
Saturday Matinee: Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
On today's Saturday Matinee: Wondery and Bloomberg bring a new story of incredible wealth, betrayal, and what happens when “doing good” goes really, really bad. When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good causes. But when Sam's crypto exchange FTX collapsed, billions of dollars went missing, and Sam was in ha...
9m Jun 17, 2023
9m
The Founding of Ford Motor Company
June 16, 1903. Henry Ford incorporates the Ford Motor Company, marking the beginning of one of the world's most influential automobile manufacturers. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
17m Jun 16, 2023
17m
King John Signs the Magna Carta
June 15, 1215. Amid growing opposition to his tyrannical rule, King John I of England adds his royal seal to the Magna Carta, the first written constitution in European history. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
17m Jun 15, 2023
17m
The End of the Falklands War
June 14, 1982. Argentine forces surrender to Britain in their fight over the Falkland Islands, returning the archipelago to British control. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
15m Jun 14, 2023
15m
The Mysterious Death of King Ludwig II - Original
June 13, 1886. After being declared medically insane and forcefully deposed, the eccentric king of Bavaria, Ludwig II, drowns under mysterious circumstances. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
18m Jun 13, 2023
18m
Reagan’s “Tear down this wall!” Speech - Original
June 12, 1987. US President Ronald Reagan delivers a rousing speech challenging Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
16m Jun 12, 2023
16m
Saturday Matinee: Useless Information
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we unravel the layers of deception in this episode of "Useless Information", where extraordinary stories meet the flip side of reality. Link to Useless Information: https://uselessinformation.org (https://uselessinformation.org/) Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
23m Jun 10, 2023
23m
Secretariat Wins the Triple Crown - Rerun
June 9, 1973. Secretariat makes horse racing history by winning the Belmont Stakes by an unprecedented 31 lengths and capturing the Triple Crown. Go to HistoryDaily.com (http://historydaily.com/) for more history, daily.
18m Jun 09, 2023
18m