Episodes
Captain Cook Comes to Hawaii
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. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Hits Bookshelves
January 17th, 1964. Classic children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is published for the first time.
Iran’s Last Shah Flees the Revolution
January 16, 1979. Faced with mutiny in the army and violent demonstrations against his rule, the Shah of Iran is forced to flee the country, leaving the path clear for revolution. This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Miracle On The Hudson
January 15, 2009. Pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger performs the “Miracle on the Hudson”
Saturday Matinee: Even the Royals
On today's Saturday Matinee, we forget everything we thought we knew about Marie Antoinette as we learn the complicated truth about one of the most infamous royals in history. Link to Even the Royals: https://wondery.com/shows/even-the-royals/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listen…
The New York Jets Win Super Bowl III
January 12th, 1969: Football’s New York Jets beat the Baltimore Colts to win Super Bowl III, fulfilling an unlikely prediction made by Jets quarterback Joe Namath.
The First Killing of a U.S. Marshal
January 11, 1794. In Georgia, a man named Robert Forsyth becomes the first United States Marshal killed in the line of duty.
Julius Caesar Crosses the Rubicon
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.
Steve Jobs Unveils the iPhone
January 9, 2007. Steve Jobs unveils the iPhone at the MacWorld conference, paving the way for a new era of technology.
The Capture of Drug Lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán
January 8th, 2016. After decades of evading the authorities, drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is arrested for the third and final time.
Saturday Matinee: Warriors in Their Own Words
On today's Saturday Matinee, we hear from Captain Meshad, who served in Vietnam on a psychiatric team where he evaluated and assisted soldiers dealing with mental health issues. Link to Warriors in Their Own Words: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/warriors-in-their-own-wordsSupport the show! Join In…
Construction Begins on the Golden Gate Bridge
January 5, 1933. After years of planning, construction begins on the Golden Gate Bridge, a process that proves to be challenging in its own right.
Lyndon B. Johnson Delivers His “Great Society” Speech
January 4th, 1965: President Lyndon B. Johnson outlines his plan for a “Great Society” in his State of the Union address.
The Siege of Sidney Street
January 3rd, 1911. After three London policemen are killed trying to stop a robbery, the murderers are tracked down to East London where a deadly armed siege begins.
The Arrest of the Yorkshire Ripper
January 2, 1981: Police arrest a man named Peter Sutcliffe for a routine traffic violation in Sheffield, England. But they soon realize that he is a mass murderer known as the Yorkshire Ripper.
Ellis Island Opens Its Doors to the World’s Immigrants
January 1, 1892: 17-year-old Annie Malone becomes the first immigrant to enter the United States through a new immigration station on Ellis Island.
Saturday Matinee: Closing Night
On today's Saturday Matinee, we go to the theater to learn why Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, The Woman in White, was one of the legendary composer's least successful productions. Link to Closing Night: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/closing-night/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-f…
The Brutal Killing of Thomas Becket Shocks England
December 29th, 1170: Archbishop Thomas Becket becomes a martyr after he is brutally killed by four knights in Canterbury Cathedral.
The Resignation of Vice President Calhoun
December 28, 1832. John C. Calhoun resigns as Vice President of the United States after clashing with President Andrew Jackson.
J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan” Premieres in London
December 27, 1904 - J.M. Barrie's play Peter Pan opens at the Duke of York’s Theater in London.
Babe Ruth Joins the New York Yankees
December 26, 1919. Baseball’s so-called Sultan of Swat, Babe Ruth, is sold to the world-famous New York Yankees.
The Execution of Romanian Dictator Nicolae Ceausescu
December 25, 1989. After decades of brutal dictatorial rule, Romanian president Nicolae Ceasescu and his wife Elena are executed by firing squad for crimes against humanity.
Saturday Matinee: Real Dictators
On today's Saturday Matinee, we travel back to biblical times to learn about King Herod the Great, the tyrant that changed the face of the Middle East in the 1st century BC. Link to Real Dictators: https://www.noiser.com/realdictatorsSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and m…
The Dreyfus Affair
December 22, 1894. Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish captain in the French army, is convicted of treason for allegedly passing military secrets to the Germans.