Episodes
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.
A Polish Labor Movement Sparks the Fall of Communism
August 31, 1980. The Polish government agrees to the demands of striking shipyard workers, who proceed to form the Soviet bloc’s first independent trade union, setting the stage for the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
The Failed Assassination of Vladimir Lenin
August 30, 1918. Socialist revolutionary Fanya Kaplan sets off the Red Terror when she tries, and fails, to assassinate the new leader of Soviet Russia, Vladimir Lenin.
The Founding of Netflix
August 29, 1997. Tech entrepreneurs Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph found Netflix, a new DVD rental service that will transform the entertainment industry.
The Murder of Emmett Till
August 28, 1955. While visiting relatives in Mississippi, Chicago-born Emmett Till is murdered by two white men for allegedly flirting with a white woman, a shocking crime that will provide a catalyst for the emerging civil rights movement in the United States.
Saturday Matinee: Everything Everywhere
On today's Saturday Matinee, we explore the origins of one of the most popular beverages in history: coffee. Link to Everything Everywhere: everything-everywhere.com Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship a…
Captain Matthew Webb Swims the English Channel
August 25, 1875. Captain Matthew Webb becomes the first person to swim unaided across the English Channel. .