The Progressive Era | The Crisis | 3
In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt discharged 167 soldiers of the all-Black 25th Infantry stationed in Brownsville, Texas. The men were accused of shooting up the town. But there was little evidenc...
21 Maj 202537min
History Daily: England Becomes a Republic
May 19, 1649. After the English Civil War, an Act of Parliament makes England a Republic.You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to IntoHistory.comHisto...
19 Maj 202516min
The Progressive Era | The Shame of Cities | 2
In the early 1900s, a new generation of crusading writers and journalists captured the nation’s attention by digging up dirt on big business and government and advocating for change. They became known...
14 Maj 202538min
The Progressive Era | Power to the People | 1
In the late 1890s, Theodore Roosevelt emerged as a hero of the Spanish-American War and embarked on a meteoric rise through the political ranks. His bold leadership and restless energy would define a ...
7 Maj 202540min
History Daily: The Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 1862. Following the French invasion of Mexico, Mexican soldiers succeed in defending the town of Puebla, sealing a victory that will be commemorated by the national holiday, Cinco de Mayo.You c...
5 Maj 202518min
The Carter Years | 444 Days | 4
On November 4th, 1979, Iranian students overran the U.S. embassy in Tehran intending to stage a short sit-in protest. But after they detained embassy staff, what started out as a sit-in grew into a ho...
30 Apr 202537min
The Carter Years | Homecoming | 3
In his final year in office, President Jimmy Carter was forced to navigate crisis after crisis, as American hostages remained captive in Iran and news broke of his brother Billy’s shady deal-making wi...
23 Apr 202536min
History Daily: The Loch Ness Photograph
April 21, 1934. The Daily Mail publishes an alleged photo of the Loch Ness Monster, sparking an international sensation around one of the world’s most enduring modern legends.You can listen ad-free in...
21 Apr 202515min
