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 ai...
26 Feb 202515min
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. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listeni...
25 Feb 202517min
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 ...
24 Feb 202514min
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/americ...
22 Feb 202544min
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. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listeni...
21 Feb 202515min
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...
20 Feb 202516min
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. Support the show! Join In...
19 Feb 202517min
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. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and mor...
18 Feb 202515min
