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The Capture of Anne Frank
Episode 1154
August 4, 1944. Jewish teen Anne Frank and her family are discovered by the Gestapo after two years in hiding in a “secret annex” behind her father’s business in Amsterdam. This episode originally ai…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Saturday Matinee: The Bowery Boys
Episode 1153
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we take a short boat ride off the coast of New York City to explore the mysterious history of the forbidden North Brother Island.
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Launch of MTV
Episode 1152
August 1, 1981. MTV begins broadcasting in the United States and airs its first video, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles.
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Disappearance of Labor Leader Jimmy Hoffa
Episode 1151
July 31, 1975. James Riddle Hoffa, the powerful and infamous union leader, is officially reported missing. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
England Wins the World Cup
Episode 1150
July 30, 1966. England defeats West Germany to lift the World Cup in the country where soccer originated. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Publication of The Lord of the Rings
Episode 1149
July 29, 1954. After years of struggle for its author, the first installment of JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is published in Britain. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Henry VIII’s Fifth Wedding
Episode 1148
July 28, 1540. King Henry VIII of England marries his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, 32 years his junior.
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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Saturday Matinee: Math! Science! History!
Episode 1147
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we shine the light on two remarkable transgender figures in STEM who were trailblazers in their fields; pioneering eighteenth century surgeon Dr. James Barry, and renowne…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Bob Dylan Goes Electric
Episode 1146
July 25, 1965. at the Newport Folk Festival, American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan eschews his acoustic guitar to go electric in a controversial performance considered one of the most pivotal mome…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Siege of Damascus
Episode 1145
July 24, 1148. Crusaders lay siege to Damascus, attempting to regain control of the Holy Land, a fiasco that brings the second Crusade to an end.
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago