Episodes
The Rise of the Volkswagen Beetle
February 17, 1972. The 15,007,034th Volkswagen Beetle comes off the assembly line, making it the world's best-selling car and breaking a record held for more than four decades by the Ford Model T. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Saturday Matinee: Etymoleon
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we uncover the origins of words associated with Valentine's Day. Why is it called a "French kiss"? Where does the word "infatuate" come from? Why does an X symbolize a kiss? And more...Link to Etymoleon: https://etymoleon.com/podcastSupport the show! Join Into Histor…
The St Valentine’s Day Massacre
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. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The Lindbergh Baby’s Killer is Convicted
February 13, 1935. German immigrant Bruno Hauptmann is convicted for the murder of the 20-month-old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Miracles of Lourdes
February 11, 1858. A young peasant girl in France claims to have had visions of a divine woman in a cave, leading to Lourdes becoming a site of pilgrimage and the girl becoming Saint Bernadette.
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.
Saturday Matinee: Across The Pond
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore the island of Redonda through an interview with Michael Hingston, author of Try Not to be Strange: The Curious History of the Kingdom of Redonda. Link to Across The Pond: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/across-the-pond/id1557842312Support the show! J…
The Black Death Comes to America
February 7, 1900. The bubonic plague comes to America, but the man charged with defeating the disease finds his greatest challenge comes from the politicians.
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. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst
February 4, 1974. Patty Hearst is kidnapped by members of the Symbionese Liberation Army. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The Day the Music Died
February 3, 1959. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big Bopper” die in a plane crash on their way from Iowa to Minnesota.
Saturday Matinee: Real Survival Stories
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hear one woman's astonishing tale of survival when her Hawaiian town is ravaged by a colossal wildfire.Link to Real Survival Stories: https://podfollow.com/real-survival-stories/viewSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Dail…
Jesse James Pulls off the Gads Hill Train Robbery
January 31, 1874. Jesse James and the James-Younger gang commit one of the most infamous crimes in the American Old West. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Oliver Cromwell’s Posthumous Execution
January 30, 1661. On the 12th anniversary of the beheading of King Charles I, the controversial politician Oliver Cromwell faces the same grisly fate, even though he’s already been dead for two and a half years. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Harrying of the North
January 28, 1069. The killing of the Earl of Northumbria leads William the Conqueror to unleash a terrible vengeance on the people of northern England.
The End of the Siege of Leningrad
January 27, 1944. Soviet forces defeat the German army outside Leningrad, ending an 872-day siege.
Saturday Matinee: American History Tellers
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we prepare for takeoff with the Wright Brothers and hear their story about how they created the first airplane to take flight.Link to American History Tellers: https://wondery.com/shows/american-history-tellers/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listenin…
The Birth of the Boy Scouts
January 24, 1908. The Boy Scout movement begins with the publication of the first installment of Scouting for Boys in Britain.
The Television Premiere of Roots
January 23, 1977. Television drama Roots focuses attention on America’s history of slavery when it debuts on ABC.
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. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Execution of King Louis XVI
January 21, 1793. The King of France, Louis XVI, is executed on the guillotine during the French Revolution. This episode originally aired in 2022.