Episodes
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.
The Sinking of the USS Maine
February 15, 1898. An explosion in Havana harbor sinks the USS Maine battleship, killing hundreds of American seamen and precipitating the Spanish-American War. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The Strasbourg Massacre
February 14, 1349. After being blamed for the spread of the Black Death, hundreds of Jews are executed in the Strasbourg Massacre. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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.
The Execution of Lady Jane Grey
February 12, 1554. England’s shortest-reigning monarch is executed, seven months after her time on the throne came to an end.
Saturday Matinee: Most Notorious
On today's Saturday Matinee, we enter the courthouse to hear the gruesome details from the most brutal true crime case of the 19th century: the trial of Lizzy Borden. Link to Most Notorious: https://www.mostnotorious.com/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. Histor…
The Mud March For Women’s Liberation
February 9, 1907. Women’s suffrage leader Millicent Fawcett leads a dramatic and rain-soaked procession through central London, marking a turning point for the movement.
Black Nationalist Marcus Garvey Goes To Prison
February 8, 1925. Marcus Garvey, Black nationalist and leader of the Pan-Africanism movement, enters federal prison on charges of mail fraud. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Fascists Riot in Paris
February 6, 1934. Far-right leagues rally in Paris, creating a crisis that threatens to plunge France into a fascist revolution.
The Long-Awaited Conviction of Medgar Evers’ Killer
February 5, 1994. Byron De La Beckwith is found guilty of murder, 31 years after civil rights leader Medgar Evers was killed.
Saturday Matinee: Countdown to Dallas
On today's Saturday Matinee, we take an in-depth look at the day President Kennedy was assassinated, and the seemingly unconnected events that led to the tragedy. Link to Countdown to Dallas: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/countdown-to-dallasSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listenin…
The Real-Life Robinson Crusoe is Rescued
February 2, 1709. British sailor Alexander Selkirk is rescued after being marooned on a Pacific island for more than four years, an ordeal that will inspire the novel Robinson Crusoe.
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir becomes the first LGBT head of state
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. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Leon Trotsky is Forced Into Exile
January 31, 1928. Leon Trotsky, one of the architects of the Russian Revolution, is exiled to Kazakhstan by his longtime rival, Joseph Stalin. This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Attempted Assassination of Andrew Jackson
January 30, 1835. House painter Richard Lawrence shoots twice at Andrew Jackson, becoming the first person to attempt to assassinate a US president.
Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” Opens at the Box Office
January 29, 1959. Disney's Sleeping Beauty bombs at the box office, leading the studio not to make another animated princess movie for 30 years.
Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
On today's Saturday Matinee, we delve into the shocking story of Baltimore's infamous police unit, the Gun Trace Task Force, and hear just the beginning of the deep-rooted corruption that took place within the Maryland police department. Link to American Scandal: https://wondery.com/shows/america…
The Rum Rebellion
January 26, 1808: Royal Navy Vice Admiral William Bligh is deposed as Governor of New South Wales, Australia in the so-called Rum Rebellion. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Thailand Joins World War Two
January 25th, 1942: Thailand declares war on Britain and the USA in support of its Japanese ally.
The Accident that Changed King Henry VIII
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. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Madeleine Albright Becomes the First Woman US Secretary of State
January 23, 1997. US Ambassador Madeleine Albright is sworn in as the first woman US Secretary of State.
The Northern Cheyenne Face Off Against the US Army
January 22, 1879. After years of displacement, the northern Cheyenne, led by Chief Morning Star, face off against the U.S. Army in an attempt to return to their ancestral lands.
Saturday Matinee: What’s Ray Saying?
On today's Saturday Matinee, we hear from Dr. Ray Christian: storyteller, veteran, and Source of All Black Knowledge, as he discusses Black medicine and the experience of receiving medical treatment as a Black American. Link to What’s Ray Saying?: https://drraychristian.com/the-podcastSupport th…