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Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
Episode 1015
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we jump into the ring with Cassius Clay and see just how became boxing legend and national pariah- Muhammad Ali.
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago
The Communist Manifesto
Episode 1014
February 21, 1848. In London, a small publishing house releases the first edition of a book that will change the world: The Communist Manifesto.
Published on 10 months ago
Nazis in New York
Episode 1013
February 20, 1939. Thinly disguised as “a mass demonstration for true Americanism”, a Nazi rally takes place in Madison Square Garden, where 20,000 people cheer the rise of Adolf Hitler and spout ant…
Published on 10 months ago
The Battle of Lugdunum
Episode 1012
February 19, 197CE. Septimius Severus' victory at the Battle of Lugdunum finally establishes him as the sole ruler of the Roman Empire. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Published on 10 months ago
The Arrest of the White Rose Resistance
Episode 1011
February 18, 1943. The anti-Nazi resistance movement the White Rose is arrested by the Gestapo. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Published on 10 months ago
The Rise of the Volkswagen Beetle
Episode 1010
February 17, 1972. The 15,007,034th Volkswagen Beetle comes off the assembly line, making it the world's best-selling car and breaking a record held for more than four decades by the Ford Model T. Th…
Published on 10 months ago
Saturday Matinee: Etymoleon
Episode 1009
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we uncover the origins of words associated with Valentine's Day. Why is it called a "French kiss"? Where does the word "infatuate" come from? Why does an X symbolize a ki…
Published on 10 months ago
The St Valentine’s Day Massacre
Episode 1008
February 14, 1929. Several members of Chicago’s North Side Gang are murdered in what will come to be known as the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
The Lindbergh Baby’s Killer is Convicted
Episode 1007
February 13, 1935. German immigrant Bruno Hauptmann is convicted for the murder of the 20-month-old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
The Execution of Lady Jane Grey
Episode 1006
February 12, 1554. England’s shortest-reigning monarch is executed, seven months after her time on the throne came to an end. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago