Episodes
The Grand Ole Opry Goes Live on the Radio
November 28, 1925. A radio station in Nashville, Tennessee launches the first live broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry, popularizing country and western music across the United States, and turning Nashville into the country music capital of the world. See …
Saturday Matinee: Redacted History
On today’s Saturday Matinee, the first episode from a two-part series from the podcast Redacted History on Mary Bowser, an enslaved Black woman from Virginia who was granted her freedom. But instead of taking that freedom, she decided to fight …
The Civil War Battle of Missionary Ridge
November 25, 1863. During the American Civil War, General Ulysses S. Grant defeats General Braxton Bragg's Confederate forces at the Battle of Missionary Ridge.
The Mystery of D.B. Cooper
November 24, 1971. An unidentified man, known only as DB Cooper, hijacks a Boeing 727, extorts $200,000 in ransom money, and parachutes to an uncertain fate.
Freddie Mercury Reveals He Has AIDS
November 23, 1991. On the day before his death, rock music legend, and lead singer of the band Queen, Freddie Mercury, informs the world he has AIDS.
Blackbeard’s Final Battle
November 22, 1718. A British Royal Navy Lieutenant attacks and boards a pirate ship off the coast of North Carolina, killing the vessel’s captain, Edward Teach, better known as "Blackbeard."
Judas Maccabeus Recaptures Jerusalem
November 21, 164 BCE. Judas Maccabeus recaptures Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt and rededicates the Second Temple, since commemorated in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
Saturday Matinee: Historical Blindness
On today’s Saturday Matinee, the first installment of a 4-part series. Historical Blindness tackles the granddaddy of all conspiracy theories: the JFK assassination. Link to Historical Blindness: https://www.historicalblindness.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Jonestown Massacre
November 18, 1978. Cult leader Jim Jones leads 918 members of the Peoples Temple in a mass suicide.
Catching America’s First Serial Killer
November 17, 1894. The decades-long crime spree of H. H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer, is brought to an end when he is arrested by law enforcement in Boston.
Ivan the Terrible Murders His Son
November 16th, 1581. Towards the end of a notorious reign characterized by cruelty and widespread abuse, Russian ruler Ivan the Terrible murders his own son in a fit of rage.
The Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam
November 15th, 1969. Millions of people participate in the Vietnam War Moratorium, one of the largest demonstrations in US History.
Nellie Bly Races Around the World
November 14, 1889. Reporters Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland begin a race to beat Phileas Fogg’s fictional journey around the world in 80 days.
Saturday Matinee: Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby!
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we try to cheat death with an episode from “Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby!” on Orpheus and his journey to the Underworld. Link to Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby!”: https://www.mythsbaby.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …
The Death of Ned Kelly
November 11th, 1880. After years on the run from the police, the famous Australian outlaw Ned Kelly is executed.
Dr. Livingstone Is Found Alive in Africa
November 10th, 1871. After going missing, Scottish physician Dr. David Livingstone is found in the jungles of Tanzania.
Jack the Ripper’s Last Victim
November 9th, 1888. A London landlord finds the body of Jack the Ripper's final victim: the mysterious Mary Jane Kelly.
The Disappearance of Lord Lucan
November 8th, 1974. Infamous British Aristocrat the Earl of Lucan disappears and is never seen again after his nanny is found murdered in London.
Anne Hutchinson on Trial
November 7th, 1637. Puritan reformer Anne Hutchinson stands trial in Massachusetts Bay Colony for heresy.
Saturday Matinee: Ancient History Fangirl
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we learn the history of Skeleton Lake, as told by the podcast Ancient History Fangirl. Link to Ancient History Fangirl: https://www.ancienthistoryfangirl.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Iran Hostage Crisis
November 4th, 1979. United States diplomats and citizens are held hostage after a group of militant Iranian college students take over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.
Laika, the Space Dog
November 3, 1957. In the midst of the Space Race, a stray Russian mutt named Laika rides a rocket into history.
The Siege of Ladysmith
November 2, 1899: The Boers begin a 118-day siege of British-held Ladysmith during the Second Boer War.
The Great Lisbon Earthquake
November 1st, 1755. A massive earthquake hits Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, reducing half the city to rubble and killing over 50,000 people.