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The Assassination of Japan's Prime Minister
Episode 1085
May 15, 1932. The Prime Minister of Japan, Inukai Tsuyoshi, is assassinated in an attempted coup d’état.
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Published on 7 months ago
Louis XIV Becomes King of France
Episode 1084
May 14, 1643. A four-year-old prince ascends to the throne of France, beginning a decades-long reign that will change the country forever. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
The Philadelphia MOVE Bombing
Episode 1083
May 13, 1985. Philadelphia Police bomb MOVE, a radical Black liberation, back-to-nature organization, killing 11 people including 5 children.
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
President Jimmy Carter Visits Cuba
Episode 1082
May 12, 2002. Jimmy Carter becomes the first current or former U.S. President to visit Cuba since 1959. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Saturday Matinee: American History Tellers
Episode 1081
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hone in on a transformative period in American history. After emerging as a hero from Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt begins his leadership through political …
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
The Soviets Celebrate Victory Day
Episode 1080
May 9, 1945. The Soviet Union celebrates Victory Day after Germany’s unconditional surrender brings an end to World War II in Europe. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
The Release of The Beatles' Final Album
Episode 1079
May 8, 1970. The Beatles release their final album: Let It Be.
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Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
The Return of The Scream
Episode 1078
May 7, 1994. Edvard Munch's painting The Scream is recovered undamaged after being stolen from the National Gallery of Norway. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Hitler Diaries Hoax
Episode 1077
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.
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo
Episode 1076
May 5, 1862. Following the French invasion of Mexico, Mexican soldiers succeed in defending the town of Puebla, sealing a victory that will be commemorated by the national holiday, Cinco de Mayo. Thi…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago