Today

The Vajont Dam Disaster

October 9, 1963. A long-predicted landslide in northern Italy triggers a tsunami-like wave to spill over the Vajont Dam, killing over 2,000 people and constituting one of the worst man-made environmental disasters in history. This episode originally aired in 2023.Support the show ... Show More

16m 38s

Yesterday

Chicago’s Days of Rage

October 8, 1969. The streets of Chicago are turned into a battleground as extreme left-wing student group the Weathermen begins a series of violent protests.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.G ... Show More

15m 24s

Oct 7

The Battle of Lepanto

October 7, 1571. The Ottoman Empire and the Holy League face off in the last great naval battle before the Age of Sail.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 ... Show More

16m 1s

Mar 2025

Walt Disney : un cœur d'enfant et une main de fer

REDIFF - Son génie a révolutionné le monde du cinéma et celui de l'animation. Depuis près d'un siècle, ses dessins animés bercent l'enfance de nombreuses générations : Blanche Neige et les 7 nains, Bambi ou encore, la Belle et le Clochard. De son vivant et encore plus après sa mo ... Show More

35m 23s

Aug 2024

Ep 59: From Childhood to Disneyland: The Walt Disney Story with Phil Gramlich

You have heard of Walt Disney Parks but what do you know of Walt Disney, the man? Disney historian Phil Gramlick in episode 59 talks to us about Walt Disney's formative years, from his challenging childhood to the iconic creation of Mickey Mouse and Disneyland which has all ... Show More

1h 27m

Aug 27

PART 2 🏰 Disneyland: The Fantasy that Almost Flopped

Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/Who wouldn’t want to visit the happiest place on Earth? Well — at the start of the 1950s, it seemed like no one did, at least not when Walt Disney pitched the idea. Sure, Walt had revolutionized anim ... Show More

20m 55s

Jul 3

Disney's America

There’s no shortage of fights over American history right now, but let’s see what we can learn from that one time in the '90s when Disney tried to build a theme park that tackled slavery. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Lau ... Show More

28m 21s

Feb 2025

#213 Walt Disney

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Walt Disney, the visionary creator of some of the most beloved stories and characters in entertainment history, and the man behind the global phenomenon of Disney. https://patreon.com/HistoryinS ... Show More

4m 48s

Oct 2024

History Daily: Breaking the Sound Barrier

October 14, 1947. US Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager becomes the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound, a feat many aviators previously believed impossible.You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to IntoHistory.comHistor ... Show More

16m 21s

Feb 2021

The Day Jason Derulo Zoom'd In

Elvis and the morning show got to check in with the one and only Jason Derulo to check in what he's doing for the holidays! Elvis shared a story about Walt Disney that we hope is true on Mickey Mouses birthday. Why can't Froggy find a show to watch?? Learn more about your ad-choi ... Show More

2h 2m

Feb 2025

Barnstorming with pilot Patty Wagstaff

This week we're joined by 3 x National Aerobatic Champion, Patty Wagstaff, whose winning plane now hangs in the Smithsonian. She shares her story and discusses one of our favorite characters from history, aviation pioneer Pancho Barnes. We talk about getting kicked out of Catholi ... Show More

50m 18s

Dec 2024

QUICK QUIZ - Animal Disney Characters 🦁🐶🐘

🎉 Quick Quick Trivia for Kids | Animal Disney Characters Edition 🦁🐶🐘 Ready for a wild ride through the world of Disney animals? 🐯🐾 In this fun and fast-paced episode of Quick Quick Trivia for Kids, we’re diving into the amazing world of Disney animal characters! From Simba ... Show More

5m 28s

Sep 7

Episode 236: The Times

Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org, on Amazon.com, on Barnes & Noble, or directly from Random House. Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm.The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independentl ... Show More

13m 35s

Introducing Mickey Mouse