History Daily

May 29, 1945. Dutch authorities arrest art dealer Han Van Meegeren for selling priceless paintings to the Nazis, not knowing that his collection is actually made up of sophisticated forgeries. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 28, 1897. New York inventor Pearle Bixby Wait trademarks a new gelatin dessert. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 27, 1943. A B-24 bomber crashes in the Pacific Ocean, beginning a two year ordeal at sea and in Japanese captivity for former Olympic athlete Louis Zamperini. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 26, 1978. “Action Park” opens in New Jersey and quickly earns a reputation as an amusement park like no other.  Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 25, 1521. The Edict of Worms marks the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we honor the those in service to our country by sharing the story of just one of them- James Fleming, a Vietnam helicopter pilot who risked it all for his comrades. Link to Medal of Honor: lnk.to/MOHHistoryDaily Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

May 22, 1968. The nuclear-powered submarine USS Scorpion disappears in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with 99 men on board. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 21, 1871. An assault by French troops to retake Paris from revolutionaries leaves the city in ruins. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 20, 1875. The Meter Convention is signed by 17 nations, establishing a system for standardizing measurements worldwide. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 19, 1974. Hungarian professor Ernő Rubik creates the prototype for his famous cube. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 18, 1980. After a century of silence, Mount St. Helens, a dormant volcano in the scenic Washington countryside comes to life. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we trace the final days of the Byzantine Empire through the eyes of its last emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, and his formidable rival, Sultan Mehmet II. Link to Anthology of Heroes: https://www.anthologyofheroespodcast.com/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

May 15, 1932. The Prime Minister of Japan, Inukai Tsuyoshi, is assassinated in an attempted coup d’état. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 14, 1878. America’s last witchcraft trial begins after faith healer Daniel Spofford is accused of “malicious animal magnetism.” Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 13, 1862. During the American Civil War, a slave absconds with a Confederate ship and flees to the north with his family. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 12, 1926. After nine days of protest and division, the United Kingdom’s first general strike comes to an end. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 11, 1969. Six Monty Python writers and actors meet in an Indian Restaurant to officially form their troupe. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we consider the Louisiana Purchase- how it occurred and what would have happened if this significant deal never took place. Link to History Analyzed: https://history_analyzed.buzzsprout.com/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

May 8, 1970. The Beatles release their final album: Let It Be. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 7, 1253. Flemish friar William of Rubruck sets off on a two-year expedition with hopes of converting the Mongol Empire to Christianity. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 6, 1983. What was thought to be Adolf Hitler’s long-lost diaries are exposed as forgeries, sparking one of the greatest scandals in modern journalism. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 5, 1945. An unlikely group of enemies-turned-allies defends an Austrian castle against Nazi attack. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

May 4, 1535. Carthusian monks are hanged, drawn, and quartered for their refusal to acknowledge King Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we confront a problem that sounds sci-fi, but modern-day experts are actually trying to solve. How do we communicate with Earth inhabitants 10,000 years from now? Link to American Hysteria: https://www.chelseywebersmith.com/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

May 1, 1926. Henry Ford implements the five-day week at his car factory in Detroit, Michigan, kickstarting a workplace reform that’ll be adopted across the country. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 30, 1963. A boycott protesting a bus company’s hiring policies draws national attention to racial discrimination in the United Kingdom. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 29, 1903. 120 million tons of rock breaks off a mountain and crushes the small mining town underneath. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 28, 1881. The condemned outlaw, Billy the Kid, makes a daring escape from the Lincoln County Courthouse Jail. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 27, 1667. Blind and impoverished poet John Milton sells Paradise Lost to a printer for £10. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we join the stampede of thousands of dreamers headed North to Yukon Territory, in hopes of striking rich from the Klondike Gold Rush. Link to Legends of the Old West: https://blackbarrelmedia.com/legends-of-the-old-west/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

April 24, 1895. Joshua Slocum sets off from Boston, Massachusetts in his attempt to become the first person to circumnavigate the world single-handedly. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 23, 1985. Coca-Cola relaunches with a new recipe, sparking an outcry that becomes a public relations fiasco. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 22, 1993. Eighteen-year-old Stephen Lawrence is murdered in a racially motivated attack while waiting for a bus in London, England. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 21, 1918. Manfred von Richthofen, the World War One fighter pilot better known as the Red Baron, is shot down and killed. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 20, 1152. After eight years of joint rule, Baldwin III seizes sole control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, it's Christmas in April! Host Lindsay Graham discusses the history behind his European Christmas Market Tour with fellow podcaster, Will Clark of 'Grey History.' They trace back the origin of these markets, their surprising ties to Nazi Germany, the history of the cities the tour will visit, plus a short preview of the traditional culinary delights offered in the regions.  For more info on the European Christmas Markets Tour: https://trip.historydaily.com/ History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

April 17, 1860. Englishman Tom Sayers and American John Heenan clash in a brutal and chaotic 2-hour boxing match—now regarded as the world’s first world championship bout. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 16, 1947. Two enormous explosions rip through the Port of Texas City in the deadliest industrial accident in American history. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 15, 1989. A crowd crush at a soccer game at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England leads to the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 14, 1935. Enormous clouds of dust and dirt sweep across Oklahoma and Texas in the worst storm of the Dust Bowl. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 13, 1970. An oxygen tank explodes on Apollo 13 leaving the spacecraft crippled, and the lives of the crew in peril. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we trace back the history of words that are derived from surprising figures of the past. Link to Etymoleon: https://etymoleon.com/podcast Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

April 10, 1815.  The eruption of Mount Tambora in present-day Indonesia lowers temperatures around the globe, creating what became known as “the year without summer”. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 9, 1745. After being stranded on a desert island, the remaining crew of HMS Wager make it back to Britain, where they reveal that another group that returned two years earlier were not heroes as claimed but mutineers. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 8, 1994. After going missing for nearly a week, Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain’s body is found in his Seattle home, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 7, 1922. The US Secretary of the Interior secretly leases out federal oil reserves in return for cash bribes. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 6, 1909. Robert Peary leads an expedition to the Arctic and declares himself the first man to reach the North Pole. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hear the story of Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers, as told through the voices and recollections of his wife and daughter. Link to The United States Civil Rights Trail: https://pod.link/1603645728 Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

April 3, 1860. The Pony Express begins when the first letter is carried from Missouri to California on horseback. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 2, 1977. Fleetwood Mac’s iconic breakup album Rumours reaches number one on the Billboard 200, two months after its release. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

April 1, 1572. A fortuitous storm allows a fleet of privateers and pirates known as the Sea Beggars to jumpstart the Dutch independence movement. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 31, 1930. The Hays Code is instituted, imposing strict guidelines on the treatment of sex, crime, religion and violence in American movies. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 30, 1900. Clay tablets inscribed with mysterious writing are discovered at an archaeological dig on Crete, leading to a decades long international effort to decipher them. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we set sail across the North Sea into the Viking Age and hear tales of these brute Scandinavian warriors. Link to Real Vikings: https://open.spotify.com/show/55VhMsL7wqEQ9gnNhH6TMR Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

March 27, 1912. Japan gifts the United States 3,000 cherry trees, in a gesture of friendship between two nations once at odds. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 26, 1971. Under the leadership of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, East Pakistan declares its independence to begin the Bangladesh Liberation War.This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 25, 1807. The British Parliament abolishes the slave trade in the British West Indies. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 24, 1953. The discovery of bodies in London leads to the arrest of serial killer John Christie and the terrible revelation that an innocent man was executed for some of his crimes. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 23, 1857. Elisha Otis installs the first commercial passenger elevator in New York, setting the stage for the modern skyscraper. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, famed actor, author, speaker, and activist George Takei takes us through his family's story of being incarcerated during WWII, simply for being Japanese. Link to History For The Reckoning: https://www.historyforthereckoning.com/2531545 Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

March 20, 1934. Sportswoman Babe Didrikson pitches a hitless inning in an exhibition match between the Philadelphia A’s and the Brooklyn Dodgers. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 19, 1965. The wreck of the Confederate blockade runner SS Georgiana is discovered by a teenage diver exactly 102 years after she sank on her maiden voyage. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 18, 1913. After a tumultuous 50-year reign, King George I of Greece is shot and killed in Thessaloniki. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 17, 1861. After more than 10 years of revolution led by such figures as Giuseppe Garibaldi, a parliament assembled and officially proclaimed the unified Kingdom of Italy. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 16, 1872. After years of wrangling over the rules of football, the first F.A. Cup final is held in London. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hear about the surprising childhood of the "Apostle of Ireland" Saint Patrick. Link to Past Lives: www.patreon.com/cw/PastLivesMedia Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

March 13, 1996. The worst mass shooting in British history leads to the private ownership of most handguns being banned. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 12, 1930. Mahatma Gandhi begins the Salt March, a 200-mile march to the sea to undermine British authority in India. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 11, 1973. Around 20 men and women gather in Greenwich Village, New York to form PFLAG, a new gay rights activism group. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 10, 1969. James Earl Ray pleads guilty to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 9, 1959. An iconic toy makes its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we shine a spotlight on the dazzling career of pop music's shapeshifting extraterrestrial: David Bowie. Link to Hit Parade: https://slate.com/podcasts/hit-parade Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

March 6, 1933. Eleanor Roosevelt is the first First Lady to hold her own press conference. The event becomes a weekly tradition for over a decade. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 5, 1770. A street fight between British soldiers and American colonists turns into a bloodbath, escalating a conflict that will lead to the War of Independence. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 4, 1801. After a tempestuous and bitterly fought election, Thomas Jefferson becomes the third President of the United States. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 3, 1934. Notorious bank robber John Dillinger stages a daring escape from an “escape proof” jail in Crown Point, Indiana with the help of a wooden gun. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

March 2, 1939. Shortly before World War II, a new pope is elected in Rome and must find a way to protect the Church during the most violent conflict in history. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we trace the lasting impact of one of Ireland's most tragic mythological heroines- Deirdre of the Sorrows. Link to Ladies of Lore: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CdzKaXJcKvfmc5yfMdBXY?si=d1c5919c33e748e1 Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

February 27, 1943. During the darkest days of World War Two, more than a thousand Jews are released from Nazi detention after their non-Jewish wives and family-members stage a protest on the streets of Berlin. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 26, 1935. Scottish physicist Robert Watson-Watt demonstrates how radar can detect aircraft, a breakthrough that proves decisive in World War Two. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 25, 1925. French serial killer Henri Landru is executed after being convicted of killing 11 people.  Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 24, 1868. The House of Representatives moves to impeach Andrew Johnson, making him the first president impeached in US history. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 23, 1820. An agent provocateur helps British police foil a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister and his cabinet. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we read up on one of the most beloved children's authors Roald Dahl, and flip through the hidden chapters of his extraordinary, controversial life.  Link to The Secret World of Roald Dahl: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-world-of-roald-dahl/id1868436905 Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

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-Semitic rhetoric. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 19, 1963. The publication of The Feminine Mystique, widely seen as the beginning of second-wave feminism. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 18, 1957. At the height of the Mau Mau Rebellion, British colonial authorities execute the leader of Kenya’s independence movement. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 17, 1815. Future President James Monroe presents the Treaty of Ghent to the British, bringing a ceremonial end to the War of 1812. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 16, 1925. Rescuers finally reach cave explorer Floyd Collins, 18 days after he became trapped, capturing national attention in one of the first news stories brought to radio airwaves. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we follow a young Al Capone as he arrives in Chicago looking for a fresh start. However, over the next few years tensions in the city's crowded criminal underworld will boil over, leading to a violent turf war known as the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre. Link to American History Tellers: https://wondery.com/shows/american-history-tellers/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

February 13, 1920. The Negro National League is formed by a consortium of baseball team owners, creating the first successful Black baseball league. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 12, 1947. Christian Dior unveils his debut clothing collection, helping Paris regain its position as the capital of the fashion world. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 11, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak steps down after nearly 30 years in power, following mass demonstrations that were part of the pro-democracy uprisings known as the Arab Spring. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 10, 1972. When his music career begins to stagnate, David Bowie reinvents himself with an alien alter-ego he names Ziggy Stardust. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 9, 1997. The Simpsons makes television history with their 167th episode, surpassing The Flintstones as the longest-running primetime animated series. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we go under the knife to uncover the history and mechanisms of general anesthesia. Link to Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-daniel-and-kellys-extraord-29862087/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

February 6, 1958. Twenty-three people die, including eight members of Manchester United’s football team, when an airplane crashes on take-off at Munich. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 5, 1985. The mayor of Rome and the mayor of Carthage sign a treaty of friendship officially ending the Third Punic War after 2,131 years. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 4, 1703. A group of Japanese samurai are punished for avenging their master's death. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 3, 1870. The Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing the right of black men to vote. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

February 2, 1709. British sailor Alexander Selkirk is rescued after being marooned on a Pacific island for more than four years, an ordeal that will inspire the novel Robinson Crusoe. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we take a ride in the classic Volkswagen Beetle and learn the surprising history behind this iconic German car. Link to Business History: lnk.to/BHDaily Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

January 30, 1835. House painter Richard Lawrence shoots twice at Andrew Jackson, becoming the first person to attempt to assassinate a US president. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 29, 1917. American activist Margaret Sanger stands trial after opening two birth control clinics in New York. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 28, 1986. A routine shuttle launch turns into national tragedy when the Challenger spacecraft explodes live on television, killing all seven onboard. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 27, 1944. Soviet forces defeat the German army outside Leningrad, ending an 872-day siege. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 26, 1926. John Logie Baird invites members of the Royal Institution to his Soho Laboratory and demonstrates his new invention: television. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we highlight the story of an oft forgotten Titanic hero- Australian bosun Michael Adams. Link to Forgotten Australia: www.forgottenaustralia.com Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

January 23, 1977. Television drama Roots focuses attention on America’s history of slavery when it debuts on ABC. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 22, 1808. After fleeing a French invasion, the Portuguese royal family sets up court in exile on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 21, 1976. After a long and troubled development, the first commercial Concorde flights take off from London and Paris. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 20, 2009. After a bitter presidential contest, two campaign rivals put country over politics. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 19, 1915. in Norfolk, England, four people are killed by German bombs during the first ever zeppelin raid of World War One. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, presenter Helena Merriman returns to one of the most contested- and consequential- stories in modern Russia. Link to The History Bureau: https://www.bbc.com/audio/brand/m002q5dk Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

January 16, 27 BCE. Octavian is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 15, 1919. 21 people die in Boston, Massachusetts, when a storage tank bursts, triggering a killer wave of sticky molasses. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 14, 1943. In a turning point in World War II, the Japanese begin their retreat from the Pacific island of Guadalcanal. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 13, 1842. Assistant Surgeon William Brydon is the last man standing after a disastrous British army retreat during the First Anglo-Afghan War. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 12, 1969. Quarterback Joe Namath fulfills his unlikely prediction when he leads the New York Jets to victory against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we peer into the hidden world of espionage and investigate the story of Christopher John Boyce & Andrew Daulton Lee, whose privileged lives became a true Cold War spy thriller. Link to True Life Spy Stories: https://app.podscribe.com/series/2433899 Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

January 9, 1957. British Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden resigns following the nation’s humiliation in the Suez Crisis. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 8, 2016. After decades of evading the authorities, drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is arrested for the third and final time.  This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 7, 1558. A French army captures Calais after two centuries of English rule. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 6, 1929. Future saint Mother Teresa travels to India where she dedicates her life to helping the country’s sick and poor. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 5, 1968. January 5th, 1968. Slovak reformer Alexander Dubček rises to power in Czechoslovakia, sparking a brief but remarkable wave of freedom called the 'Prague Spring'. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we unpack one of most horrifying cases of misjustice that our country has seen- when a string of murders are wrongfully pinned on three young men, who later become known as "The West Memphis Three". Link to American Scandal: wondery.com/shows/american-scandal Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

January 2, 1492. Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella complete the reconquest of Spain with the capture of Granada, the final Muslim stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

January 1, 1942. A retired British naval officer is ordered to turn the tide in the Battle of the Atlantic—using little more than chalk, string, and a dose of ingenuity. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 31, 1935. An unemployed salesman registers a new board game at the US Patent Office without mentioning he stole the idea from someone else. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 30, 1916. Grigori Rasputin, the mystic confidant of the Russian royals, is assassinated in St. Petersburg, accelerating the fall of the Romanov dynasty. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 29, 1170. Archbishop Thomas Becket becomes a martyr after he is brutally killed by four knights in Canterbury Cathedral. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, examine the human voice to learn what it can reveal about history, identity and expression across time. Link to Curiosity Meets The Past: https://smitinathan.com/podcast Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

December 26, 1606. The first performance of a new play in front of King James I caps an extraordinary year for William Shakespeare. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 25, 1941. Irving Berlin’s classic song “White Christmas” is premiered by Bing Crosby on his weekly radio show. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 24, 1923. U.S. President Calvin Coolidge inaugurates a new holiday tradition by putting up a Christmas tree outside the White House. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 23, 1688. King James II of England abandons the throne and flees abroad after a coup forces him from power. This episode originally aired in 2021. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 22, 1849. Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky is saved from execution by a last-minute reprieve, an event that shapes the writer’s greatest works. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we unwrap the ancient holiday tradition rooted deep in medieval folklore know as "wassailing". Link to Gone Medieval: https://pod.link/1564113746 Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 19, 1843. Readers are introduced to grumpy miser Ebenezer Scrooge with the publication of Charles Dickens’ most famous festive tale. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 18, 1944. In a controversial judgment, the U.S. Supreme Court upholds the racist treatment of Japanese Americans during World War Two. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 17, 1398. The mighty nomadic warlord Timur captures and sacks the Indian city of Delhi, causing the deaths of 100,000 people. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 16, 1773. Frustrated at Britain for imposing “taxation without representation”, American colonists dump 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. This episode originally aired in 2021. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 15, 1939. The epic Civil War drama Gone With the Wind receives its premiere in Atlanta, Georgia. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we're told one of the most famous ghost stories of all time- one that also happens to be about Christmas. Link to Charles Dickens Ghost Stories: https://www.noiser.com/charles-dickens-ghost-stories Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 12, 1939. The Battle of Tolvajärvi breaks out, bringing Finland its first major victory in the Winter War. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 11, 1963. Three days after being abducted at gunpoint, 19-year-old Frank Sinatra Jr. is freed by his captors.  Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 10, 1690. A failed attack on Quebec, Canada leads to Massachusetts Colony creating the first paper currency in the Western Hemisphere. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 9, 1967. During a concert in New Haven, Connecticut, The Doors’ frontman Jim Morrison is hauled off stage mid-performance, in the first-ever on-stage arrest of a rock star. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 8, 1864. The Clifton Suspension Bridge opens in Bristol, England, five years after the death of its legendary designer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hear the story of how thousands of families saved up for Christmas through a company called Farepak, until the savings club itself went bust. Link to Cautionary Tales: https://lnk.to/CTHistoryDaily Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 5, 1945. Five Navy bombers mysteriously vanish over the Atlantic Ocean after taking off from Fort Lauderdale. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 4, 1875. Notoriously corrupt New York City politician Boss Tweed slips away from guards during a home visit. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 3, 1854. The Battle of the Eureka Stockade in Victoria, Australia results in dozens of deaths—and gives birth to democracy Down Under. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

December 2, 1956. Communist revolutionary Fidel Castro launches the Cuban Revolution. This episode originally aired in 2021. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

December 1, 1934. Leningrad mayor Sergei Kirov is assassinated by a lone gunman, giving Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin the justification to purge the Communist Party of his rivals. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, unpack the controversy behind a historical bronze statue in Jessamine County, KY. Link to Rebel on Main: https://www.rebelonmain.com/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

November 28, 1942. A fire at the Cocoanut Grove in Boston kills 492 people, becoming the deadliest nightclub fire ever. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 27, 1895. A year before his death, Swedish chemist and inventor Alfred Nobel amends his will to establish the Nobel Prize. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

November 26, 1789. President George Washington hopes to unite his bickering new country with a first national Thanksgiving holiday. This episode originally aired in 2021. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 25, 1960. In the Dominican Republic, three siblings are killed by soldiers acting on the orders of the country’s president. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 24, 1859. Charles Darwin sparks a scientific revolution by introducing the theory of evolution in his book On the Origin of Species. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we dive deep into the tragedy that took place seventeen miles off the coast of Michigan 50 years ago- the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Link to The Ship History Radio: shiphistory.org/radio Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 21, 164 BCE. Judas Maccabeus recaptures Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt and rededicates the Second Temple, since commemorated in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 20, 1820. Two thousand miles off the coast of South America, an American whaling ship is sunk by an enormous sperm whale. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 19, 1969. Legendary soccer player Pelé scores the 1,000th goal of his career. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 18, 1928. Mickey Mouse makes his big screen debut in Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 17, 1989. A student demonstration in Prague is violently shut down by the police, sparking the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore the pristine beaches of Hawaii over one thousand years ago to witness the arrival of the islands' very first settlers. Link to The Ancients: https://pod.link/1520403988 Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 14, 1994. The first Channel Tunnel passenger train departs London and arrives in Paris less than three hours later. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 13, 1974. Ronald DeFeo Jr. shoots six members of his family at their home in suburban New York, inspiring the book and movie versions of The Amityville Horror. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 12, 1660. English nonconformist preacher John Bunyan is arrested. During the 12 years he spends in prison, he starts writing his famous book The Pilgrim’s Progress. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 11, 1918. World War One comes to an end when an armistice agreement is signed by the Germans and the Allies. This episode originally aired in 2021. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 10, 1871. Henry Morton Stanley locates missing explorer and missionary, Dr David Livingstone in Tanzania, famously greeting him with the words, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we unwrap The Stamp Act of 1765 and how its passing in the 13 colonies was met with unprecedented resistance. Link to Founded: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founded/id1823297279 Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 7, 1944. A spy who predicted the Nazi invasion of the USSR and Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is executed. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

​​November 6, 963 CE. Holy Roman Emperor Otto I convenes a Synod of the Church in Rome to depose Pope John XII. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 5, 1881. British armed forces march on a Māori settlement in New Zealand, evicting 2,000 residents and destroying the village. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 4, 1922. British archeologist Howard Carter discovers the tomb of the 18th Dynasty pharaoh, Tutankhamun. This episode originally aired in 2021. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

November 3, 1979. At a rally planned by the Communist Workers Party, a gang of Klansmen and American Nazis murder five protestors. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we saddle up and hit the trail towards Tombstone, Arizona to witness one of the most famous gunfights in the Wild West. Link to American History Tellers: https://wondery.com/shows/american-history-tellers/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 31, 1984. Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated by her bodyguards at her home in New Delhi. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 30, 1811. After a long struggle to find a publisher, Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility is released. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 29, 1863. Led by Swiss businessman Henry Dunant, eighteen countries meet in Geneva and agree to form the International Red Cross. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 28, 1628. After 14 months, French Huguenot rebels open the gates of La Rochelle and surrender to King Louis XIII.  Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 27, 1992. United States Navy radioman Allen R. Schindler, Jr. is  murdered by a shipmate for being gay, sparking a national debate that results in the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” military directive. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we open the door to a bone chilling murder that took place on Halloween 1958. Link to American Criminal: https://www.americancriminal.com/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 24, 1917. The Italian army is crushed by Austrian and German troops during World War I, losing thousands of soldiers and retreating over 150 kilometers in a terrible battle which still scars the country. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 23, 1958. Boris Pasternak is awarded a Nobel Prize for his novel Doctor Zhivago, only for the Soviet Union to force him to refuse the honor. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 22, 1934. Federal agents track down notorious outlaw Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd and kill him in a gunfight. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 21, 1983. A 12-year-old boy who has spent most of his life in an isolation bubble receives an experimental bone marrow transplant. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 20, 1973. After 15 years of construction, the Sydney Opera House is dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we enjoy a witty exploration of love, class, and family set in Regency England as told by Jane Austen in her best-loved novel "Pride and Prejudice". Link to Jane Austen Stories: https://www.noiser.com/jane-austen-stories Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 17, 1806. Former leader of the Haitian Revolution Jean-Jacques Dessalines, now Emperor Jacques I of Haiti, is assassinated after an oppressive rule. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 16, 2017. Maltese journalist Daphne Galizia is killed when a bomb under her car detonates. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 15, 1940. Charlie Chaplin premieres The Great Dictator in New York City, a satirical film that mocks Adolf Hitler and becomes the comedian’s greatest box office success. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 14, 1322. During the first war of Scottish independence, the Scots win a decisive victory over the English at the Battle of Old Byland. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 13, 1972. An airplane carrying members of a rugby team crashes in the Andes mountains on a routine flight from Uruguay to Chile; survivors fight to stay alive. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we unspool our red string and head to the corkboard to attempt to make sense of the convoluted conspiracy surrounding the JFK assassination. Link to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes: https://link.podtrac.com/rsv4qaly Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

October 10, 2014. Two years after being shot by a gunman, 17-year-old education activist Malala Yousafzai wins the Nobel Peace Prize. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.