Episodes
Saturday Matinee: Hit Parade
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we shine a spotlight on the dazzling career of pop music's shapeshifting extraterrestrial: David Bowie. Link to Hit Parade: https://slate.com/podcasts/hit-parade Support the show! Join Into Histor...
The First Lady’s First Press Conference
March 6, 1933. Eleanor Roosevelt is the first First Lady to hold her own press conference. The event becomes a weekly tradition for over a decade. This episode originally aired in 2025.
The Boston Massacre
March 5, 1770. A street fight between British soldiers and American colonists turns into a bloodbath, escalating a conflict that will lead to the War of Independence. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson
March 4, 1801. After a tempestuous and bitterly fought election, Thomas Jefferson becomes the third President of the United States.
John Dillinger’s Jailbreak
March 3, 1934. Notorious bank robber John Dillinger stages a daring escape from an “escape proof” jail in Crown Point, Indiana with the help of a wooden gun. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The Election of Pope Pius XII
March 2, 1939. Shortly before World War II, a new pope is elected in Rome and must find a way to protect the Church during the most violent conflict in history.
Saturday Matinee: Ladies of Lore
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we trace the lasting impact of one of Ireland's most tragic mythological heroines- Deirdre of the Sorrows. Link to Ladies of Lore: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CdzKaXJcKvfmc5yfMdBXY?si=d1c5919c3...
The Rosenstrasse Protests
February 27, 1943. During the darkest days of World War Two, more than a thousand Jews are released from Nazi detention after their non-Jewish wives and family-members stage a protest on the streets of Berlin. This episode or...
The Birth of Radar
February 26, 1935. Scottish physicist Robert Watson-Watt demonstrates how radar can detect aircraft, a breakthrough that proves decisive in World War Two.
The Execution of France’s “Lonely Hearts Killer”
February 25, 1925. French serial killer Henri Landru is executed after being convicted of killing 11 people.
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. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The Cato Street Conspiracy
February 23, 1820. An agent provocateur helps British police foil a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister and his cabinet. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Saturday Matinee: The Secret World of Roald Dahl
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we read up on one of the most beloved children's authors Roald Dahl, and flip through the hidden chapters of his extraordinary, controversial life. Link to The Secret World of Roald Dahl: https://...
Nazis in New York
February 20, 1939. Thinly disguised as “a mass demonstration for true Americanism”, a Nazi rally takes place in Madison Square Garden, where 20,000 people cheer the rise of Adolf Hitler and spout anti-Semitic rhetoric. This e...
The Feminine Mystique
February 19, 1963. The publication of The Feminine Mystique , widely seen as the beginning of second-wave feminism.
The Execution of Dedan Kimathi
February 18, 1957. At the height of the Mau Mau Rebellion, British colonial authorities execute the leader of Kenya’s independence movement.
James Monroe Delivers the Treaty of Ghent
February 17, 1815. Future President James Monroe presents the Treaty of Ghent to the British, bringing a ceremonial end to the War of 1812. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Rescuers Reach Trapped Cave Explorer Floyd Collins
February 16, 1925. Rescuers finally reach cave explorer Floyd Collins, 18 days after he became trapped, capturing national attention in one of the first news stories brought to radio airwaves.
Saturday Matinee: American History Tellers
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we follow a young Al Capone as he arrives in Chicago looking for a fresh start. However, over the next few years tensions in the city's crowded criminal underworld will boil over, leading to a vio...
Baseball’s Negro National League is Formed
February 13, 1920. The Negro National League is formed by a consortium of baseball team owners, creating the first successful Black baseball league. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Dior Unveils the New Look
February 12, 1947. Christian Dior unveils his debut clothing collection, helping Paris regain its position as the capital of the fashion world.
The Egyptian Revolution
February 11, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak steps down after nearly 30 years in power, following mass demonstrations that were part of the pro-democracy uprisings known as the Arab Spring. This episode originally aire...
David Bowie Becomes Ziggy Stardust
February 10, 1972. When his music career begins to stagnate, David Bowie reinvents himself with an alien alter-ego he names Ziggy Stardust. This episode originally aired in 2025.
The Simpsons Makes Television History
February 9, 1997. The Simpsons makes television history with their 167th episode, surpassing The Flintstones as the longest-running primetime animated series.