Episodes

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we enjoy the legendary return of Sherlock Holmes in "The Hound of the Baskervilles" as narrated by British actor Hugh Bonneville. Link to The Hound of the Baskervilles: https://www.noiser.com/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

September 18, 324 CE. Victory at the Battle of Chrysopolis makes Constantine sole ruler of the Roman Empire. This episode originally aired in 2025.

September 17, 1978. The leaders of Egypt and Israel sign the Camp David Accords, the first step toward a permanent peace treaty between their countries.

September 16, 1920. A horse-drawn wagon explodes in the middle of New York’s financial district, killing 30 people. This episode originally aired in 2024.

September 15, 1916. In an attempt to break the brutal stalemate at the Battle of the Somme, tanks are deployed in action for the first time.

September 14, 1812. The French army led by Napoleon watches as a fire burns Moscow, destroying two-thirds of the city. This episode originally aired in 2023.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore the rise and cultural impact of the video store during the 1980s, a place that was far more than just a way to rent movies. Link to The Long Rewind: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CJ7Qn6odXDBeocDQxI7eE Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

September 11, 1792. The French Crown Jewels are stolen from Paris during the chaos of the revolution.

September 10, 1721. The Treaty of Nystad brings an end to two decades of war between Sweden and Russia.

September 9, 1919. Unrest breaks out in Boston, Massachusetts after the city’s police force goes on strike for better pay and conditions. This episode originally aired in 2025.

September 8, 1966. The starship Enterprise boldly goes on its first mission as sci-fi franchise Star Trek premieres on American television screens. This episode originally aired in 2023.

September 7, 1876. A failed bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota begins the downfall of Jesse James. This episode originally aired in 2022.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we treat ourselves to a slice of history behind arguably the world's favorite food: pizza. Link to Eating History: https://eatinghistorypodcast.com/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

September 4, 476 CE. Eleven-year-old emperor Romulus Augustulus is deposed by a barbarian chieftain, ending the Roman Empire in the west forever. This episode originally aired in 2024.

September 3, 1838. Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery in Baltimore disguised as a sailor.

September 2, 1945. Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnamese independence, setting the country on a collision course with America, the very country that inspired his speech. This episode originally aired in 2025.

September 1, 1973. After a three-day rescue operation, two submersible pilots are rescued from the bottom of the Celtic Sea.

August 31, 1997. Diana, Princess of Wales, dies in a car crash after a tumultuous and highly publicized marriage and divorce. This episode originally aired in 2022.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we experience one of Britain's most beloved voices tell a story from one of Britain's greatest writers. Dame Julie Andrews brings "Emma" to life- the sparkling comedy of manners written by Jane Austen. Link to Jane Austen Stories: https://www.noiser.com/jane-austen-stories Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

August 28, 1973. The end of a five-day hostage crisis that followed a bank raid in Sweden originates the term “Stockholm Syndrome". This episode originally aired in 2024.

August 27, 1896. The Anglo-Zanzibar War begins and ends in just 38 minutes.

August 26, 1907. Harry Houdini escapes from chains underwater in 57 seconds in San Francisco Bay, California. This episode originally aired in 2022.

August 25, 1875. Captain Matthew Webb becomes the first person to swim unaided across the English Channel. This episode originally aired in 2023.

August 24, 1572. Catholics kill thousands of Protestants in Paris in one of the most notorious religious massacres in European history.