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Back to SearchSaturday Matinee: The Secret World of Roald Dahl
Episode 1327
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 extraor…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Nazis in New York
Episode 1326
February 20, 1939. Thinly disguised as “a mass demonstration for true Americanism”, a Nazi rally takes place in Madison Square Garden, where 20,000 p…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Feminine Mystique
Episode 1325
February 19, 1963. The publication of The Feminine Mystique, widely seen as the beginning of second-wave feminism.
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The Execution of Dedan Kimathi
Episode 1324
February 18, 1957. At the height of the Mau Mau Rebellion, British colonial authorities execute the leader of Kenya’s independence movement.
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James Monroe Delivers the Treaty of Ghent
Episode 1323
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 epis…
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Rescuers Reach Trapped Cave Explorer Floyd Collins
Episode 1322
February 16, 1925. Rescuers finally reach cave explorer Floyd Collins, 18 days after he became trapped, capturing national attention in one of the fi…
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Saturday Matinee: American History Tellers
Episode 1321
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 tension…
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Baseball’s Negro National League is Formed
Episode 1320
February 13, 1920. The Negro National League is formed by a consortium of baseball team owners, creating the first successful Black baseball league. …
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Dior Unveils the New Look
Episode 1319
February 12, 1947. Christian Dior unveils his debut clothing collection, helping Paris regain its position as the capital of the fashion world.
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The Egyptian Revolution
Episode 1318
February 11, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak steps down after nearly 30 years in power, following mass demonstrations that were part of the pr…
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