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The Last English City in France
Episode 975
January 7, 1558. A French army captures Calais after two centuries of English rule.
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Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
The Attack on Nancy Kerrigan
Episode 974
January 6, 1994. US figure skating champion Nancy Kerrigan is assaulted by an accomplice of Tonya Harding at the US Championships in Detroit. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Saturday Matinee: Who Smarted?
Episode 973
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we ring in the new year with some silly trivia and fascinating facts all about why we celebrate New Year's Eve.
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Battle of Princeton
Episode 972
January 3, 1777. George Washington snatches victory from the jaws of defeat at The Battle of Princeton during the American Revolution. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
The End of Islamic Spain
Episode 971
January 2, 1492. Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella complete the reconquest of Spain with the capture of Granada, the final Muslim stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula.
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Ellis Island Opens Its Doors to the World’s Immigrants
Episode 970
January 1, 1892. 17-year-old Annie Malone becomes the first immigrant to enter the United States through a new immigration station on Ellis Island. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Winning Monopoly
Episode 969
December 31, 1935. An unemployed salesman registers a new board game at the US Patent Office without mentioning he stole the idea from someone else.
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Winston Churchill’s Famous “Some Chicken” Speech
Episode 968
December 30, 1941. In a rousing speech to the Canadian Parliament, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill celebrates his success in holding off Nazi Germany in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. …
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Saturday Matinee: Sherlock Holmes Short Stories
Episode 967
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we follow literature's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, as he unravels the mystery of the speckled band.
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan” Premieres in London
Episode 966
December 27, 1904. J.M. Barrie's play Peter Pan opens at the Duke of York’s Theater in London. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago