Episodes
Saturday Matinee: Our Weird World
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we dive into a Scottish mystery from 1900- The Eilean Mor Lighthouse and its three lightkeepers who disappeared without a trace. Link to Our Weird World: https://johnhinsonwrites.com/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily i…
The Trial of Jack Ruby
March 14, 1964. In the first courtroom verdict to be televised in the US, Jack Ruby was found guilty of the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, assassin of US President John F. Kennedy. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The Start of the Eighty Years’ War
March 13, 1567. Protestants in the Netherlands rise up against religious oppression from their Spanish Catholic rulers.
The Publication of The Cat In The Hat
March 12, 1957. American author Dr. Seuss releases a new book aimed at teaching children to read: The Cat In The Hat. This episode originally aired in 2024.
A Mother’s Pride: The Founding of PFLAG
March 11, 1973. Around 20 men and women gather in Greenwich Village, New York to form PFLAG, a new gay rights activism group.
Alexander Graham Bell Makes the First Telephone Call
March 10, 1876. Inventor Alexander Graham Bell makes the first successful telephone call in history, revolutionizing human communication. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Saturday Matinee: Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we dust off our VCRs to take a closer look at the film adaptation of HG Wells' 1897 book "War of the Worlds". Link to Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever: https://www.everyscififilm.com/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a…
The Abduction of Ellen Turner
March 7, 1826. A wealthy teenage heiress in North-West England is kidnapped and forced into marriage with an ambitious conman. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The First Lady’s First Press Conference
March 6, 1933. Eleanor Roosevelt is the first First Lady to hold her own press conference. The event becomes a weekly tradition for over a decade.
The Hunt for the Last Pirate of the Caribbean
March 5, 1825. Roberto Cofresí, one of the last successful Caribbean pirates, is defeated in combat and captured by authorities.
Conquistador Hernán Cortés Arrives In Mexico
March 4, 1519. Hernán Cortés arrives in Mexico in search of the Aztec civilization and its wealth. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Rockefeller Donates His Fortune to Charity
March 3, 1910. John D. Rockefeller commits to donating the bulk of his fortune to charitable causes, which leads to the establishment of the Rockefeller Foundation and makes John one of the biggest philanthropsts in American history. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Saturday Matinee: The China History Podcast
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we just begin to scratch the surface of the long, storied history of Taiwan- a country whose beginnings may trace as far back as 6,000 years ago. Link to The China History Podcast: https://linktr.ee/teacupmediaSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening …
Britain’s Working Class Finds Victory in the 1972 UK Miners’ Strike
February 28, 1972. The 1972 UK Miners’ Strike, led by Arthur Scargill, comes to an end. After six weeks of struggle, the miners secure a famous victory over Ted Heath’s government, and a new force enters the British political arena. This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Rosenstrasse Protests
February 27, 1943. During the darkest days of World War Two, more than a thousand Jews are released from Nazi detention after their non-Jewish wives and family-members stage a protest on the streets of Berlin.
The Barings Bank Collapse
February 26, 1995. One of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious banks collapses after suffering billion dollar losses on secret investments made by its employee Nick Leeson. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Cassius Clay Becomes Heavyweight Champion of the World
February 25, 1964. A young Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston to become Heavyweight champion of the world. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The Battle of Karnal
February 24, 1739. The Persian leader Nader Shah wins a decisive victory in India at the Battle of Karnal. The fallout from the battle shatters the Mughal Empire, leaving the sub-continent vulnerable to later domination by colonial powers.
Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we jump into the ring with Cassius Clay and see just how became boxing legend and national pariah- Muhammad Ali. Link to American Scandal: https://wondery.com/shows/american-scandal/season/60/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. Histor…
The Communist Manifesto
February 21, 1848. In London, a small publishing house releases the first edition of a book that will change the world: The Communist Manifesto.
Nazis in New York
February 20, 1939. Thinly disguised as “a mass demonstration for true Americanism”, a Nazi rally takes place in Madison Square Garden, where 20,000 people cheer the rise of Adolf Hitler and spout anti-Semitic rhetoric.
The Battle of Lugdunum
February 19, 197CE. Septimius Severus' victory at the Battle of Lugdunum finally establishes him as the sole ruler of the Roman Empire. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Arrest of the White Rose Resistance
February 18, 1943. The anti-Nazi resistance movement the White Rose is arrested by the Gestapo. This episode originally aired in 2022.
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.