Saturday Matinee: The Curious History of Your Home
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we head to the kitchen to investigate the history of the coolest home appliance: the refrigerator. Link to The Curious History of Your Home: https://www.noiser.com/the-cur...
27 Sep 202529min
Daniel Shays Leads a Rebellion
September 26, 1786. American farmer Daniel Shays leads a militia of debt-ridden citizens to protest high taxes and shut down Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in what will come to be known as Shays...
26 Sep 202518min
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
September 25, 1066. King Harold of England defeats a Viking invasion at a tumultuous battle near York. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-producti...
25 Sep 202514min
Ben Johnson’s Olympic Gold
September 24, 1988. Ben Johnson wins the men’s 100 meters final at the Seoul Olympics, only to be stripped of his medal three days later. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join ...
24 Sep 202516min
The Search for Saudi Oil Begins
September 23, 1933. Geologists from Standard Oil of California arrive in Saudi Arabia to begin the search for oil, which will eventually uncover vast amounts of the resource and change the fortunes of...
23 Sep 202515min
Abraham Lincoln’s Duel
September 22, 1842. A young Abraham Lincoln meets his rival on Bloody Island to face off in a life-or-death duel. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free...
22 Sep 202515min
Saturday Matinee: Art of Crime
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we find out how actress Mae West's original play took her from the Broadway stage to her own jail cell. Link to Art of Crime: www.artofcrimepodcast.com Support the show!...
20 Sep 20251h
The Camilla Massacre
September 19, 1868. White supremacists attack a peaceful march protesting the expulsion of Black legislators from the Georgia state legislature. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show...
19 Sep 202516min
