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The First Bullet Train
Episode 1204
October 1, 1964. The first Shinkansen high-speed train enters service between the Japanese cities of Tokyo and Osaka. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mozart’s Last Opera
Episode 1203
September 30, 1791. Mozart’s masterpiece, The Magic Flute, opens in Vienna.
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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Battle of New Market Heights
Episode 1202
September 29, 1864. During the American Civil War, the Battle of New Market Heights sees 14 African American soldiers awarded the Medal of Honor for their gallantry under fire. This episode originall…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Saturday Matinee: The Curious History of Your Home
Episode 1201
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we head to the kitchen to investigate the history of the coolest home appliance: the refrigerator.
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Daniel Shays Leads a Rebellion
Episode 1200
September 26, 1786. American farmer Daniel Shays leads a militia of debt-ridden citizens to protest high taxes and shut down Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in what will come to be known as Shay…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
Episode 1199
September 25, 1066. King Harold of England defeats a Viking invasion at a tumultuous battle near York.
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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ben Johnson’s Olympic Gold
Episode 1198
September 24, 1988. Ben Johnson wins the men’s 100 meters final at the Seoul Olympics, only to be stripped of his medal three days later. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Search for Saudi Oil Begins
Episode 1197
September 23, 1933. Geologists from Standard Oil of California arrive in Saudi Arabia to begin the search for oil, which will eventually uncover vast amounts of the resource and change the fortunes o…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Abraham Lincoln’s Duel
Episode 1196
September 22, 1842. A young Abraham Lincoln meets his rival on Bloody Island to face off in a life-or-death duel. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Saturday Matinee: Art of Crime
Episode 1195
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we find out how actress Mae West's original play took her from the Broadway stage to her own jail cell.
Published on 3 months ago