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The First Lady’s First Press Conference
Episode 1025
March 6, 1933. Eleanor Roosevelt is the first First Lady to hold her own press conference. The event becomes a weekly tradition for over a decade.
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Hunt for the Last Pirate of the Caribbean
Episode 1024
March 5, 1825. Roberto Cofresí, one of the last successful Caribbean pirates, is defeated in combat and captured by authorities.
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Conquistador Hernán Cortés Arrives In Mexico
Episode 1023
March 4, 1519. Hernán Cortés arrives in Mexico in search of the Aztec civilization and its wealth. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Rockefeller Donates His Fortune to Charity
Episode 1022
March 3, 1910. John D. Rockefeller commits to donating the bulk of his fortune to charitable causes, which leads to the establishment of the Rockefeller Foundation and makes John one of the biggest p…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Saturday Matinee: The China History Podcast
Episode 1021
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we just begin to scratch the surface of the long, storied history of Taiwan- a country whose beginnings may trace as far back as 6,000 years ago.
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Britain’s Working Class Finds Victory in the 1972 UK Miners’ Strike
Episode 1020
February 28, 1972. The 1972 UK Miners’ Strike, led by Arthur Scargill, comes to an end. After six weeks of struggle, the miners secure a famous victory over Ted Heath’s government, and a new force en…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Rosenstrasse Protests
Episode 1019
February 27, 1943. During the darkest days of World War Two, more than a thousand Jews are released from Nazi detention after their non-Jewish wives and family-members stage a protest on the streets …
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Barings Bank Collapse
Episode 1018
February 26, 1995. One of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious banks collapses after suffering billion dollar losses on secret investments made by its employee Nick Leeson. This episode originally a…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Cassius Clay Becomes Heavyweight Champion of the World
Episode 1017
February 25, 1964. A young Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston to become Heavyweight champion of the world. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Battle of Karnal
Episode 1016
February 24, 1739. The Persian leader Nader Shah wins a decisive victory in India at the Battle of Karnal. The fallout from the battle shatters the Mughal Empire, leaving the sub-continent vulnerable…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago