Today

Telstar Reaches Orbit

July 10, 1962. The world’s first active communications satellite is launched into space.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.See Privacy Policy at h ... Show More

14m 37s

Yesterday

The First Wimbledon Tennis Tournament

July 9, 1877. Spectators gather at the All England Club for the first Wimbledon Championship, marking the beginning of an annual sporting tradition.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to Hist ... Show More

15m 42s

Jul 8

Con Man Soapy Smith is Shot Dead

July 8, 1898. Notorious confidence man Jefferson “Soapy” Smith is killed in a gunfight with a vigilante in the Alaskan boomtown of Skagway. This episode originally aired in 2024.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of ... Show More

15m 35s

Jan 2023

Introducing: History Daily

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 ... Show More

4m 13s

Jan 2023

Introducing: History Daily

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 ... Show More

4m 23s

Dec 2017

Introducing American History Tellers

American History Tellers. Our History, Your Story. Premieres January 3rd.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2m 30s

Sep 2009

Madame de Maintenon and Louis XIV

As the Sun King, Louis XIV ruled France for over 70 years. Yet even a king can't get everything he wants. Learn about Louis' secret marriage to Madame de Maintenon -- and why it was secret -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www. ... Show More

25m 33s

Dec 2021

La belle histoire de France du 26/12/2021

La fin du premier empire est marqué par une lassitude du peuple français de la guerre et de son coût, tant humain qu'économique. Dans ce cadre, le retour d'une monarchie, sous une forme constitutionnelle, séduit de plus en plus. C'est le comte de provence, héritier des Bourbons, ... Show More

43m 14s

Apr 2021

La belle histoire de France du 04/04/2021

Ce treizième chapitre aborde le règne de Philippe IV dit «Le bel» (1285-1314), bien connu des historiens. A l'époque, le royaume de France atteint son apogée, avec une belle prospérité. Mais les dernières années de son règne vont être d'un tout autre genre. L'offensive menée cont ... Show More

45m 32s

Aug 2023

The Magna Carta in America

What does a document written in 1215 in England have to do with the United States? The Magna Carta has supposedly influenced foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. In this episode, Don is joined by Eleanor Janega, the new co-host of our ... Show More

29m 39s

Nov 2021

Introducing: History Daily

On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday beginning November 1st, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho ... Show More

17m 40s

Louis XIV Becomes King of France - Origi...