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John Smith Saves Jamestown
Episode 1186
September 10, 1608. John Smith is elected president of the troubled English colony of Jamestown, Virginia. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Published on 10 hours ago
The Boston Police Strike
Episode 1185
September 9, 1919. Unrest breaks out in Boston, Massachusetts after the city’s police force goes on strike for better pay and conditions.
Published on 1 day, 10 hours ago
Nathan Hale Spies for America
Episode 1184
September 8, 1776. Captain Nathan Hale volunteers to spy behind British lines, becoming one of the first known American double agents of the Revolutionary War.
Published on 2 days, 10 hours ago
Saturday Matinee: Historically Speaking Sports
Episode 1183
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hit the basketball court to speculate about one of the NBA's brightest and most influential eras.
Published on 4 days, 10 hours ago
The First Continental Congress
Episode 1182
September 5, 1774. Amid growing tensions over taxation, delegates from the American colonies unite in Philadelphia to coordinate resistance to the British Crown. This episode originally aired in 2022…
Published on 5 days, 10 hours ago
Peter Rabbit’s First Tale
Episode 1181
September 4, 1893. Beatrix Potter writes her first story about Peter Rabbit for a 5-year-old boy.
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Published on 6 days, 10 hours ago
The Battle of Ain Jalut
Episode 1180
September 3, 1260. An Egyptian Mamluk army wins a pivotal battle, halting the Mongol Empire’s westward expansion. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Published on 1 week ago
Ho Chi Minh Declares Independence for Vietnam
Episode 1179
September 2, 1945. Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnamese independence, setting the country on a collision course with America, the very country that inspired his speech.
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
Bobby Fischer Wins Chess's 'Match of the Century'
Episode 1178
September 1, 1972. Bobby Fischer becomes the first American to win the World Chess Championship, ending 24 years of Soviet dominance. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
Saturday Matinee: The History of Fresh Produce
Episode 1177
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we head to the garden to dig into the surprising history of one of the most fascinating vegetables: asparagus.
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago