Maria Reiche born - May 15, 1903
On this day in 1903, mathematician and archaeologist Maria Reiche was born. Throughout her life, Reiche was dedicated to studying the Nazca Lines. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...
15 Touko 20204min
Last witchcraft trial in U.S. - May 14, 1878
On this day in 1878, a suit was brought against Daniel Spofford in Salem, Massachusetts, for allegedly practicing mesmerism on Lucretia Brown. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
14 Touko 20206min
Great Comet of 1861 discovered - May 13, 1861
On this day in 1861, Australian amateur astronomer John Tebbutt first observed the Great Comet of 1861. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/list...
13 Touko 20204min
Konrad Zuse unveils Z3 - May 12, 1941
On this day in 1941, civil engineer and inventor Konrad Zuse, who worked in Nazi Germany, unviled the first full functional, programmable computer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...
12 Touko 20204min
William Grant Still born - May 11, 1895
On this day in 1895, composer William Grant Still was born in Mississippi. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Touko 20204min
Charleston Riot of 1919 - May 10, 1919
On this day in 1919, a riot began when white sailors began attacking Black people in Charleston, South Carolina. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio...
10 Touko 20205min
Thomas Blood attempted Crown Jewels theft - May 9, 1617
On this day in 1671, Thomas Blood attempted to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for...
9 Touko 20205min
Buddhist crisis began - May 8, 1963
On this day in 1963, South Vietnamese soldiers and security forces fired into a crowd of unarmed Buddhist protesters, marking the start of the Buddhist crisis. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...
8 Touko 20205min
