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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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 2 weeks 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 3 months, 2 weeks 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 3 months, 2 weeks 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 3 months, 2 weeks 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 3 months, 2 weeks 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 3 months, 2 weeks 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 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Execution of the Last Inca Emperor
Episode 1176
August 29, 1533. Atahuallpa, the 13th emperor of the Incas, dies by strangulation at the hands of Francisco Pizarro’s Spanish conquistadors.
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Murder of Emmett Till
Episode 1175
August 28, 1955. 14-year-old Emmett Till is murdered in Mississippi, bringing nationwide attention to the racial violence and injustice prevalent in the American South. This episode originally aired …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago