Episodes
The Most Iconic Marilyn Monroe Photograph
September 15, 1954. Marilyn Monroe films the now famous “subway grate” scene from The Seven Year Itch in New York City.
Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we unpack one of the most infamous atrocities of the Vietnam War: the massacre at My Lai. Link to American Scandal : wondery.com/shows/american-scandal Support the show! Join Into History for ad-f...
The Battle of Marathon
September 12, 490 BCE. A greatly outnumbered Greek force defeats the Persian Army in the Battle of Marathon, preserving Greek independence from the mighty Persian Empire. This episode originally aired in 2022.
General Pinochet’s Chilean Coup
September 11, 1973. Chile’s democratically elected president is deposed in a coup, ushering in the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet. This episode originally aired in 2024.
John Smith Saves Jamestown
September 10, 1608. John Smith is elected president of the troubled English colony of Jamestown, Virginia. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Boston Police Strike
September 9, 1919. Unrest breaks out in Boston, Massachusetts after the city’s police force goes on strike for better pay and conditions.
Nathan Hale Spies for America
September 8, 1776 . Captain Nathan Hale volunteers to spy behind British lines, becoming one of the first known American double agents of the Revolutionary War.
Saturday Matinee: Historically Speaking Sports
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hit the basketball court to speculate about one of the NBA's brightest and most influential eras. Link to Historically Speaking Sports : https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/historically-s...
The First Continental Congress
September 5, 1774. Amid growing tensions over taxation, delegates from the American colonies unite in Philadelphia to coordinate resistance to the British Crown. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Peter Rabbit’s First Tale
September 4, 1893. Beatrix Potter writes her first story about Peter Rabbit for a 5-year-old boy.
The Battle of Ain Jalut
September 3, 1260. An Egyptian Mamluk army wins a pivotal battle, halting the Mongol Empire’s westward expansion. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Ho Chi Minh Declares Independence for Vietnam
September 2, 1945. Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnamese independence, setting the country on a collision course with America, the very country that inspired his speech.
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. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Saturday Matinee: The History of Fresh Produce
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we head to the garden to dig into the surprising history of one of the most fascinating vegetables: asparagus. Link to The History of Fresh Produce : https://historyoffreshproduce.substack.com/ Su...
The Execution of the Last Inca Emperor
August 29, 1533. Atahuallpa, the 13th emperor of the Incas, dies by strangulation at the hands of Francisco Pizarro’s Spanish conquistadors.
The Murder of Emmett Till
August 28, 1955. 14-year-old Emmett Till is murdered in Mississippi, bringing nationwide attention to the racial violence and injustice prevalent in the American South. This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Assassination of Lord Mountbatten
August 27, 1979. At the height of the Irish Troubles, the Irish Republican Army assassinates a member of the British royal family. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Eruption of Krakatoa
August 26, 1883. A volcano explodes on the island of Krakatoa, sparking one of the deadliest natural disasters in history.
The Liberation of Paris in WWII
August 25, 1944. After four years of Nazi occupation, Paris is finally liberated by an Allied force of British, French and American troops. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: Trapped History
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we are dazzled by magician and skeptic "The Amazing Randi" whose mission was to expose charlatans and champion the truth. Link to Trapped History : https://trappedhistory.com/ Support the show! Jo...
Captain Cook Claims Australia
August 22, 1770. Explorer James Cook lays claim to New South Wales, Australia by raising the British flag on Possession Island. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Mona Lisa is Stolen from the Louvre
August 21, 1911. Italian handyman Vincenzo Peruggia steals the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Menendez Murders
August 20, 1989. Lyle and Erik Menendez shoot and kill their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, sparking a decades-long nationwide debate about what justice looks like.
The Gift of Photography
August 19, 1839. The French government announces that Louis Daguerre's photographic process is a gift “free to the world.”