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History Daily
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On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time. So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.
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The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
Yesterday00:16:54Summary readyMay 18, 1980. After a century of silence, Mount St. Helens, a dormant volcano in the scenic Washington countryside comes to life. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
SummarySaturday Matinee: Anthology of Heroes
3d ago01:05:11Summary readyOn today’s Saturday Matinee, we trace the final days of the Byzantine Empire through the eyes of its last emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, and his formidable rival, Sultan Mehmet II. Link to Anthology of Heroes: https://www.anthologyofheroespodcast.com/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.
SummaryThe Assassination of Japan's Prime Minister
4d ago00:15:43Summary readyMay 15, 1932. The Prime Minister of Japan, Inukai Tsuyoshi, is assassinated in an attempted coup d’état. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
SummaryThe Second Salem Witch Trial
5d ago00:15:37Summary readyMay 14, 1878. America’s last witchcraft trial begins after faith healer Daniel Spofford is accused of “malicious animal magnetism.” Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
SummaryThe Escape of Robert Smalls
6d ago00:16:50Summary readyMay 13, 1862. During the American Civil War, a slave absconds with a Confederate ship and flees to the north with his family. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
SummaryThe End of the British General Strike
1w ago00:15:02Summary readyMay 12, 1926. After nine days of protest and division, the United Kingdom’s first general strike comes to an end. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
SummaryThe Creation of Comedy Troupe Monty Python
1w ago00:17:35Summary readyMay 11, 1969. Six Monty Python writers and actors meet in an Indian Restaurant to officially form their troupe. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
SummarySaturday Matinee: History Analyzed
1w ago01:06:35Summary readyOn today’s Saturday Matinee, we consider the Louisiana Purchase- how it occurred and what would have happened if this significant deal never took place. Link to History Analyzed: https://history_analyzed.buzzsprout.com/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.
SummaryThe Release of The Beatles' Final Album
2w ago00:14:56Summary readyMay 8, 1970. The Beatles release their final album: Let It Be. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
SummaryWilliam of Rubruck’s Mongol Mission
2w ago00:15:41Summary readyMay 7, 1253. Flemish friar William of Rubruck sets off on a two-year expedition with hopes of converting the Mongol Empire to Christianity. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
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