John Dillinger's Jailbreak
March 3, 1934. Notorious bank robber John Dillinger breaks out of an “escape proof” jail in Crown Point, Indiana with the help of a wooden gun.
14m Mar 03, 2022
14m
The World Premiere of King Kong
March 2, 1933. The landmark monster movie King Kong has its world premiere.
17m Mar 02, 2022
17m
Yellowstone: the World's First National Park
March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signs into law the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act, making Yellowstone the world’s first national park.
18m Mar 01, 2022
18m
The Assassination of Prime Minister Olof Palme - Original
February 28, 1986. The assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme sparks a decades long search for the killer.
16m Feb 28, 2022
16m
Saturday Matinee: Conflicted
On today’s Saturday Matinee, Russia invades—and loses. The podcast Conflicted looks into the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Link to Conflicted: a History Podcast: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/conflicted
59m Feb 26, 2022
59m
Cassius Clay Becomes Heavyweight Champion of the World - Original
February 25, 1964. A young Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston to become Heavyweight champion of the world.
17m Feb 25, 2022
17m
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
February 24, 1868. The House of Representatives moves to impeach Andrew Johnson, making him the first president impeached in US history.
16m Feb 24, 2022
16m
The Battle of the Alamo
February 23, 1836. The Mexican Army begins a thirteen-day siege to reclaim the Alamo, resulting in the most fabled battle of the Texas Revolution.
17m Feb 23, 2022
17m
The Affair of Poisons
February 22, 1680. Catherine Deshayes Monvoisin, known as "La Voisin", is burned at the stake for her role in the Affair of Poisons, which includes murder, satanism, and witchcraft.
14m Feb 22, 2022
14m
The Assassination of Malcolm X - Original
February 21, 1965. Civil rights leader Malcolm X is assassinated while giving a speech in New York.
16m Feb 21, 2022
16m
Saturday Matinee: Short History Of
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we take a deeper look into, but still a Short History Of, Bonnie and Clyde. Link to Short History Of: https://www.noiser.com/short-history-of
57m Feb 19, 2022
57m
The Arrest of the White Rose Resistance - Original
February 18, 1943. Members of an anti-Nazi resistance movement, called the White Rose, are arrested by the Gestapo.
16m Feb 18, 2022
16m
James Monroe Delivers the Treaty of Ghent
February 17, 1815. Secretary of State James Monroe presents the Treaty of Ghent to the British, bringing a ceremonial end to the War of 1812.
19m Feb 17, 2022
19m
The Antwerp Diamond Heist - Original
February 16, 2003. Five thieves break into the vault of the Antwerp Diamond Centre and pull off one of the biggest heists in history.
17m Feb 16, 2022
17m
The Sinking of the USS Maine - Original
February 15, 1898. An explosion in Havana Harbor sinks the USS Maine battleship, killing hundreds of American seamen and precipitating the Spanish-American War.
17m Feb 15, 2022
17m
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre - Original
February 14, 1929. Several members of Chicago’s North Side Gang are murdered in what will come to be known as the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.
18m Feb 14, 2022
18m
Saturday Matinee: Cold War Conversations
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we’re taking to the tense, grey skies above Warsaw Pact forces in Europe, with an episode from the Cold War Conversations podcast. Link to Cold War Conversations: https://coldwarconversations.com/
1hr 25m Feb 12, 2022
1hr 25m
The Egyptian Revolution
February 11, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak steps down after nearly 30 years, following mass demonstrations that were part of the pro-democracy uprisings known as the Arab Spring.
19m Feb 11, 2022
19m
The Cold War Spy Swap - Original
February 10, 1962. At the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union conduct a spy exchange.
18m Feb 10, 2022
18m
The Seattle Riots of 1886
February 9, 1886. After anti-Chinese violence descends into riots, President Grover Cleveland declares a state of emergency in Seattle.
16m Feb 09, 2022
16m
The Execution of Mary Queen of Scots
February 8, 1587. Mary Queen of Scots, the rival of Queen Elizabeth I of England, is beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle.
18m Feb 08, 2022
18m
"Beatlemania" Hits America
February 7, 1964. The Beatles land in NYC on their way to perform on the Ed Sullivan show in front of an audience of tens of millions.
18m Feb 07, 2022
18m
Saturday Matinee: History That Doesn't Suck
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we’re investigating the Brooklyn Bridge in an episode from “History That Doesn’t Suck,” another spectacular history podcast hosted by a friend of mine, Professor Greg Jackson. Link to History That Doesn't Suck: https://historythatdoesntsuck.com/podcast
1hr 6m Feb 05, 2022
1hr 6m
The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst - Original
February 4, 1974. Patty Hearst is kidnapped by members of the Symbionese Liberation Army.
19m Feb 04, 2022
19m
The Ratification of the 15th Amendment
February 3, 1870. The Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing black men the right to vote.
17m Feb 03, 2022
17m
The German Defeat at Stalingrad - Original
February 2, 1943. The Battle of Stalingrad, one of the bloodiest of WWII, ends in defeat for Nazi Germany.
16m Feb 02, 2022
16m
The Rise of Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir - Original
February 1, 2009. Icelandic politician Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir is sworn in as the country's prime minister, becoming the first woman to hold that post in Iceland and the world's first openly gay head of government.
17m Feb 01, 2022
17m
Jesse James Pulls off a Train Heist - Original
January 31, 1874. The outlaw Jesse James and his gang pull off one of the most infamous crimes in the American Old West with the Gads Hill Train Robbery.
17m Jan 31, 2022
17m
Saturday Matinee: Legends of the Old West
This Saturday Matinee comes from the spectacular “Legends of The Old West” podcast, hosted by my friend Chris Wimmer. But it’s not an “all hat, no cattle” tale. In this episode, Chris tells the story of a victory for Indiginous Americans that cannot stop the tide of losses: The Battle of the Little Bighorn Link to Legends of the Old West: https://blackbarrelmedia.com/legends-of-the-old-west/
31m Jan 29, 2022
31m
The Challenger Disaster
January 28, 1986. The space shuttle Challenger breaks apart in the sky 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven astronauts on board.
18m Jan 28, 2022
18m
The Liberation of Auschwitz - Original
January 27, 1945. Soviet forces liberate the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz.
18m Jan 27, 2022
18m
The Fall of Barcelona to General Franco
January 26, 1939. In the midst of the Spanish Civil War, General Francisco Franco’s nationalist forces conquer the city of Barcelona.
18m Jan 26, 2022
18m
Charles Manson is Convicted of Murder
January 25, 1971. Cult leader Charles Manson is found guilty of a series of notorious murders.
19m Jan 25, 2022
19m
The Accident that Changed King Henry VIII - Original
January 24, 1536. King Henry VIII is badly injured in a jousting accident, turning the once athletic and wise king into a paranoid, overweight tyrant.
16m Jan 24, 2022
16m
Saturday Matinee: The Road to Now with Ken Burns
In this week’s Saturday Matinee episode, we’re bringing you a podcast episode from a friend, interviewing a legend. Ben Sawyer and his co-host Bob Crawford from the podcast The Road To Now talk to Ken Burns about his newest documentary on Ernest Hemmingway. Link to The Road to Now: https://www.theroadtonow.com/
54m Jan 22, 2022
54m
The Execution of King Louis XVI - Original
January 21, 1793. During the French Revolution, the King of France, King Louis XVI, is executed on the guillotine.
16m Jan 21, 2022
16m
An Inauguration to Remember
January 20, 2009. After a divisive campaign, Barack Obama is inaugurated as America's first African American president.
19m Jan 20, 2022
19m
The Pardon of "Tokyo Rose"
January 19, 1977. A Japanese-American radio broadcaster known as the mythical “Tokyo Rose” is pardoned after being falsely convicted of treason following World War Two.
17m Jan 19, 2022
17m
Captain Cook Comes to Hawaii - Original
January 18, 1778. Captain James Cook becomes the first European to travel to the Hawaiian Islands, but Cook’s journey will lead to his brutal killing on a Hawaiian beach.
14m Jan 18, 2022
14m
The Start of Prohibition - Original
January 17, 1920. Prohibition officially goes into effect after the passage of the Volstead Act.
17m Jan 17, 2022
17m
Saturday Matinee: The History of Vikings
In this debut weekend episode, we're bringing you something fascinating from history, and hopefully introduce you to a new podcast, too. In this selection from the podcast The History of Vikings, host Noah Tetzner speaks with author Martyn Whittock about Norse mythology, but most specifically its place in Viking culture—and why it fascinates our culture today. Link to The History of Viking: htt...
33m Jan 15, 2022
33m
The Beginning of the Summer of Love - Original
January 14, 1967. A gathering of thousands in San Francisco kicks off the Summer of Love, and introduces “hippies” to the mainstream media.
17m Jan 14, 2022
17m
Johnny Cash Plays Folsom Prison - Original
January 13, 1968. American singer and songwriter Johnny Cash records his best selling live album in front of an audience of convicts. This episode includes a portion of "Jugo Blues" by janogonzalez, licensed under a Creative Commons License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/. )
17m Jan 13, 2022
17m
Gandhi's Last Fast
January 12, 1948. In an attempt to stop the violence engulfing New Delhi and the broader subcontinent, Gandhi begins his final fast.
15m Jan 12, 2022
15m
The First Killing of a U.S. Marshal - Original
January 11, 1794. In Georgia, a man named Robert Forsyth becomes the first United States Marshal killed in the line of duty.
15m Jan 11, 2022
15m
Julius Caesar Crosses the Rubicon - Original
January 10, 49 BC. A provincial governor named Julius Caesar marches his army across the Rubicon river, invading Italy and plunging the Roman Republic into Civil War.
17m Jan 10, 2022
17m
The Charlie Hebdo Shooting
January 7, 2015. Two gunmen storm the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine.
16m Jan 07, 2022
16m
The End of a Contested Election
January 6, 2001. The U.S Congress certifies George W. Bush as the winner of the heated 2000 presidential election.
17m Jan 06, 2022
17m
Amelia Earhart: A Pioneering Pilot is Declared Dead
January 5, 1939. The aviator Amelia Earhart is declared dead after disappearing in a presumed plane crash.
17m Jan 05, 2022
17m
Solomon Northup Regains his Freedom - Original
January 4, 1853. After being kidnapped and sold into slavery, Solomon Northup regains his freedom.
16m Jan 04, 2022
16m