Episodes
The Black Sox Scandal
September 28, 1920. Members of the Chicago White Sox admit to throwing the 1919 World Series, exposing one of baseball’s biggest scandals.
‘Silent Spring’ Sparks the Modern Environmental Movement
September 27, 1962. Biologist Rachel Carson publishes Silent Spring, a seminal book exposing the devastating effects of chemical pesticides.
Daniel Shays Shuts Down the Courts
September 26, 1786. American farmer Daniel Shays leads a militia of debt-ridden citizens to protest high taxes and shut down Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in what will come to be known as Shays’ Rebellion.
The Maze Prison Escape
September 25, 1983. Thirty-eight members of the Irish Republican Army pull off the United Kingdom’s biggest prison escape.
Saturday Matinee: History That Doesn't Suck
On today's Saturday Matinee, we bring you an episode from Professor Greg Jackson’s recent investigation of America in World War One, the story of the 15th New York, a.k.a, the 369th, or the Harlem Hellfighters. Link to Tour D...
Abraham Lincoln’s Duel
September 22, 1842. A young Abraham Lincoln meets a political rival on Bloody Island to face off in a life-or-death duel.
Astronomers Prove Einstein's Theory of General Relativity
September 21, 1922. After photographing a total solar eclipse, astronomers prove that space is curved, confirming Albert Einstein’s groundbreaking theory of general relativity.
Italian Troops Occupy Rome
September 20, 1870. In the culmination of a decade-long process of unification, Italian troops capture Rome and slash the power of the Pope.
The Camilla Massacre
September 19, 1868. White supremacists attack a peaceful march protesting the expulsion of Black legislators from the Georgia state legislature.
The Assassination of Domitian
September 18, 96 CE. After growing increasingly tyrannical, Roman Emperor Domitian is assassinated by court officials, ushering in a period of peace and prosperity.
Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
On today's Saturday Matinee, we bring you part 1 of a deeply complicated and tragic story of religion, personality, politics and cults: Jonestown. Link to American Scandal: wondery.com/shows/american-scandal Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. Hist…
The Battle of Signal Hill
September 15, 1762. The Battle of Signal Hill ends the French and Indian War and establishes Britain as the dominant power in North America.
The Great Fire of Moscow
September 14, 1812. Amid a French invasion, a fire ignites in Moscow, eventually engulfing and destroying two-thirds of the city.
The Goiânia Accident: South America's Nuclear Tragedy
September 13, 1987. A canister containing radioactive material is stolen from an abandoned hospital in Brazil, triggering a nuclear disaster that will kill four people.
The Sinking of the Laconia
September 12, 1942. During the Second World War, a German U-boat sinks the RMS Laconia, killing over 1,600 of the British liner’s passengers.
Baseball Remembers 9/11
September 11, 2021. On the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the New York Yankees and New York Mets unite on the baseball field to remember the victims and aftermath of the tragedy.
Saturday Matinee: Russian Rulers
On today's Saturday Matinee, we explore the life and extraordinary career of one of Russia’s greatest playwrights, Anton Chekhov. 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 …
Star Trek Debuts on US Television
September 8, 1966. The starship Enterprise boldly goes on its first mission as sci-fi franchise Star Trek premieres on American television screens.
Radical Feminists Protest Miss America
September 7, 1968. Members of the women’s liberation movement protest the Miss America Pageant, bringing radical feminism to the forefront of national conversation.
President McKinley is Shot
September 6, 1901. After being elected for a second term, President William McKinley is shot at the World’s Fair in Buffalo, New York.
The Munich Olympics Massacre
September 5, 1972. Members of the Palestinian liberation terrorist group Black September take 9 members of the Israeli Olympic team hostage.
The Death of 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin
September 4, 2006. Australian wildlife conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin is killed by a stingray off the Great Barrier Reef.
Saturday Matinee: The Big Flop
On today's Saturday Matinee: we bring you a preview of Wondery's new podcast The Big Flop. Every big moment starts with a big dream. But what happens when that big dream turns out to be an even bigger failure? Each week on The Big Flop, host Misha Brown is joined by different comedians to chronicle…
Bobby Fischer Wins Chess's 'Match of the Century'
September 1, 1972. Bobby Fischer becomes the first American to win the World Chess Championship, ending 24 years of Soviet dominance.