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Back to SearchThe Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
Episode 1426
June 17, 1930. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act takes effect in the US, raising most tariffs by 20% and damaging the world’s already suffering economy. Th…
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The Founding of Ford Motor Company
Episode 1425
June 16, 1903. Henry Ford incorporates the Ford Motor Company, marking the beginning of one of the world's most influential automobile manufacturers.…
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The Fraudulent Discovery of Troy
Episode 1424
June 15, 1873. Controversial archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann packs up his dig site, claiming he’s discovered “The Treasure of Priam,” which he says…
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Saturday Matinee: What We Did Before
Episode 1423
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we dig into an archaeological discovery of human remains that left experts wondering why ancient people collected the bo…
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Retreat from Cold Harbor
Episode 1422
June 12, 1864. Union soldiers retreat in the dead of night to bring the Battle of Cold Harbor to a conclusion, ending one of the bloodiest encounters…
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Margaret Thatcher’s Last Election Victory
Episode 1421
June 11, 1987. Britain’s Conservative Party wins a third successive general election that ensures that Margaret Thatcher remains Prime Minister.
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Benjamin Franklin’s Kite Experiment
Episode 1420
June 10, 1752. Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm to demonstrate a connection between lightning and electricity. This episode origi…
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Britain Leases Hong Kong
Episode 1419
June 9, 1898. Following the Opium Wars, Britain signs an agreement to lease Hong Kong from China for 99 years.
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George Orwell’s 1984 Becomes a Literary Sensation
Episode 1418
June 8, 1949. George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece, 1984, hits bookshelves for the first time, causing an immediate sensation with the novel’s chill…
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Saturday Matinee: Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat
Episode 1417
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we climb aboard the Mary Celeste- the infamous “ghost ship” found drifting in the Atlantic in 1872 with its entire crew …
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