Episodes
Saturday Matinee: We Didn't Start the Fire
On today’s Saturday Matinee, a pop song from the 80s turns out to be a crash course in history. Link to We Didn't Start the Fire: https://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/we-didnt-start-the-fire/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…
The Ouster of King Henry VI
March 4, 1461. King Henry VI of England is deposed and replaced by Edward IV, in a major victory for the House of York in the Wars of the Roses.
John Dillinger's Jailbreak
March 3, 1934. Notorious bank robber John Dillinger breaks out of an “escape proof” jail in Crown Point, Indiana with the help of a wooden gun.
The World Premiere of King Kong
March 2, 1933. The landmark monster movie King Kong has its world premiere.
Yellowstone: the World's First National Park
March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signs into law the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act, making Yellowstone the world’s first national park.
The Assassination of Prime Minister Olof Palme
February 28, 1986. The assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme sparks a decades long search for the killer.
Saturday Matinee: Conflicted
On today’s Saturday Matinee, Russia invades—and loses. The podcast Conflicted looks into the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Link to Conflicted: a History Podcast: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/conflicted See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a…
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.
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
February 24, 1868. The House of Representatives moves to impeach Andrew Johnson, making him the first president impeached in US history.
The Battle of the Alamo
February 23, 1836. The Mexican Army begins a thirteen-day siege to reclaim the Alamo, resulting in the most fabled battle of the Texas Revolution.
The Affair of Poisons
February 22, 1680. Catherine Deshayes Monvoisin, known as "La Voisin", is burned at the stake for her role in the Affair of Poisons, which includes murder, satanism, and witchcraft.
The Assassination of Malcolm X
February 21, 1965. Civil rights leader Malcolm X is assassinated while giving a speech in New York.
Saturday Matinee: Short History Of
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we take a deeper look into, but still a Short History Of, Bonnie and Clyde. Link to Short History Of: https://www.noiser.com/short-history-of See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in…
The Arrest of the White Rose Resistance
February 18, 1943. Members of an anti-Nazi resistance movement, called the White Rose, are arrested by the Gestapo.
James Monroe Delivers the Treaty of Ghent
February 17, 1815. Secretary of State James Monroe presents the Treaty of Ghent to the British, bringing a ceremonial end to the War of 1812.
The Antwerp Diamond Heist
February 16, 2003. Five thieves break into the vault of the Antwerp Diamond Centre and pull off one of the biggest heists in history.
The Sinking of the USS Maine
February 15, 1898. An explosion in Havana Harbor sinks the USS Maine battleship, killing hundreds of American seamen and precipitating the Spanish-American War.
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
February 14, 1929. Several members of Chicago’s North Side Gang are murdered in what will come to be known as the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.
Saturday Matinee: Cold War Conversations
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we’re taking to the tense, grey skies above Warsaw Pact forces in Europe, with an episode from the Cold War Conversations podcast. Link to Cold War Conversations: https://coldwarconversations.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac…
The Egyptian Revolution
February 11, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak steps down after nearly 30 years, following mass demonstrations that were part of the pro-democracy uprisings known as the Arab Spring.
The Cold War Spy Swap
February 10, 1962. At the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union conduct a spy exchange.
The Seattle Riots of 1886
February 9, 1886. After anti-Chinese violence descends into riots, President Grover Cleveland declares a state of emergency in Seattle.
The Execution of Mary Queen of Scots
February 8, 1587. Mary Queen of Scots, the rival of Queen Elizabeth I of England, is beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle.
"Beatlemania" Hits America
February 7, 1964. The Beatles land in NYC on their way to perform on the Ed Sullivan show in front of an audience of tens of millions.