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The Abu Ghraib Photos (2004)
It’s April 27th. In 2004, a report aired on 60 Minutes II featuring reports and photos of abuse by American troops at the Iraqi prison Abu Ghraib.
Jo…
3 years ago
Sybill's Midnight Ride (1777)
It’s April 25th. In 1777, a 16-year-old by the name of Sybil Luddington went on a 40-mile nighttime ride to warn Colonial troops and citizens of an i…
3 years ago
Recent Favorite: Colored Conventions (1830)
We’re re-running some favorite recent episodes this week, and will be back with brand new episodes very soon!
It’s December 4th. Jody, Niki, and Kell…
3 years ago
Recent Favorite: Franklin in France (1776) w/ Mike Duncan
We’re re-running some favorite recent episodes this week, and will be back with brand new episodes very soon!
It’s October 4th. In 1776, Benjamin Fra…
3 years ago
Recent Favorite: JFK Almost Assassinated (1960)
We’re re-running some favorite recent episodes this week, and will be back with brand new episodes very soon!
It’s December 15th. In 1960, a New Hamp…
3 years ago
DC, Not A Swamp (1810)
It’s April 13th. This day 1810, a new canal is being built in Washington, DC in an attempt to give a little logic to the topography of the nation’s c…
3 years, 1 month ago
Reverse Freedom Rides (1962)
It’s April 11th. This day in 1962, ads are appearing in Louisiana newspapers offering one-way bus rides to northern cities for Black southerners.
Jod…
3 years, 1 month ago
Rosewood Reparations (1994)
It’s April 8th. This day in 1994, the Florida legislature passed a bill that would offer some reparations and support for descendents of the Rosewood…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Tank Fire-Nado (1926)
It’s April 6th. This day in 1926, a massive oil fire near San Luis Obispo, California is enveloping the area in smoke and heat and creating its own w…
3 years, 1 month ago
Mecham: Worst Governor Ever? (1990)
It’s April 3rd. This day in 1990, the Arizona Senate votes to remove Governor Evan Mecham from office — for all sorts of reasons.
Jody, Niki, and Kel…
3 years, 1 month ago