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 Boston Police Strike
#10 trending · History
September 9, 1919. Unrest breaks out in Boston, Massachusetts after the city’s police force goes on strike for better pay and conditions. This episode originally aired in
Sep 9 16 min
Star Trek Debuts on US Television
#32 trending · History
September 8, 1966. The starship Enterprise boldly goes on its first mission as sci-fi franchise Star Trek premieres on American television screens. This episode originall
Sep 8 16 min
Jesse James and the Northfield Bank Raid
September 7, 1876. A failed bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota begins the downfall of Jesse James. This episode originally aired in 2022.
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Sep 7 16 min
Saturday Matinee: Eating History
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we treat ourselves to a slice of history behind arguably the world's favorite food: pizza.
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Sep 5 24 min
The End of the Roman Empire
September 4, 476 CE. Eleven-year-old emperor Romulus Augustulus is deposed by a barbarian chieftain, ending the Roman Empire in the west forever. This episode originally
Sep 4 16 min
Frederick Douglass Escapes Slavery
September 3, 1838. Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery in Baltimore disguised as a sailor.
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Sep 3 16 min
Ho Chi Minh Declares Independence for Vietnam
September 2, 1945. Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnamese independence, setting the country on a collision course with America, the very country that inspired his speech. This e
Sep 2 16 min
The Deepest Underwater Rescue
September 1, 1973. After a three-day rescue operation, two submersible pilots are rescued from the bottom of the Celtic Sea.
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Sep 1 17 min
Princess Diana Dies in a Car Crash
August 31, 1997. Diana, Princess of Wales, dies in a car crash after a tumultuous and highly publicized marriage and divorce. This episode originally aired in 2022.
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Aug 31 17 min
Saturday Matinee: Jane Austen Stories
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we experience one of Britain's most beloved voices tell a story from one of Britain's greatest writers. Dame Julie Andrews brings "Emma" to l
Aug 29 45 min
The Origins of Stockholm Syndrome
August 28, 1973. The end of a five-day hostage crisis that followed a bank raid in Sweden originates the term “Stockholm Syndrome". This episode originally aired in 2024.
Aug 28 17 min
The Shortest War in History
August 27, 1896. The Anglo-Zanzibar War begins and ends in just 38 minutes.
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Aug 27 16 min
Harry Houdini’s Underwater Escape
August 26, 1907. Harry Houdini escapes from chains underwater in 57 seconds in San Francisco Bay, California. This episode originally aired in 2022.
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Aug 26 16 min
Captain Matthew Webb Swims Across the English Channel
August 25, 1875. Captain Matthew Webb becomes the first person to swim unaided across the English Channel. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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Aug 25 17 min
The St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
August 24, 1572. Catholics kill thousands of Protestants in Paris in one of the most notorious religious massacres in European history.
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Aug 24 17 min
Saturday Matinee: Government that Doesn't Suck
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we travel back over 200 years to examine the United States Constitution and learn why all of us are considered founders.
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Aug 22 48 min
The Lake Nyos Disaster
August 21, 1986. A rare eruption of carbon dioxide from a mountain lake in Cameroon kills 1,746 people in a single night.
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Aug 21 16 min
The Menendez Murders
August 20, 1989. Lyle and Erik Menendez shoot and kill their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, sparking a decades-long nationwide debate about what justice looks li
Aug 20 15 min
The First All-American Soap Box Derby
August 19, 1934. The First All-American Soap Box Derby draws 40,000 spectators during the Great Depression.
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Aug 19 15 min
The Disaster at Dieppe
August 18, 1942. During the Second World War, Allied forces depart England and head to northern France, where their ill-fated assault on the town of Dieppe will result in
Aug 18 16 min
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This is clearly a professionally done podcast. The narrator, the sound effects, the editing, etc: everything is very well done.
However, the content is too short. There is barely any story telling. They just have time to discuss a couple of dates and loosely tie them together with a two sentences that summarize years or decades in between them. This would be much better as ‘History weekly’ episodes that would last 30 to 45 mins.
And the deal breaker for me is how many ads are inserted. I get that podcasts have to cover their expenses but 6 mins of ads across a 15-min episode is very excessive.
Overall, the negatives are significant enough that I am not going to be a regular.
CA Ray O'Sunshine · Dec 2024
I love this podcast so much that I’ve made it part of my nightly routine as I get ready for bed. In less than 20 minutes, the host tells an interesting synopsis of a specific event from that day in world history. Some of the topics are things we’ve all heard of, and some are more obscure, but the stories are all equally enjoyable. If you’re a history fan (like me), you’ll love it. If you want to learn more about history but don’t have time or energy to study it, this is what you’re looking for!
Krissssw · Aug 2024
LOVE this podcast. I find it interesting and love the host’s delivery. The amount of ads and ad breaks is really bringing it down. For example, today’s podcast has 16 mins of content and 6 mins of ads, with 2-3 breaks in the middle of a short podcast.
DEWest · Jun 2024
I love all of Lindsay’s work. This podcast is no different. Quality stories with super interesting context. Along with his classic voice. Love it. Unfortunately whoever is in charge of his ads are ruining this venture. When the episode is only 15 minutes long and you have 6 minutes of ads, it makes the podcast difficult to recommend.
immortalgordo · May 2024
I used to enjoy this daily dose of history. Now I’m finding most of the content is negative and makes me feel bad. (I understand why the host sounds so depressed- most of his other podcasts are negative topics, too.) The quantity of ads is over the top. And many times, after listening to 6 minutes of ads, I realize the show is a repeat - just call it an encore so we don’t waste time or space (no need to say it’s remastered like in the past).
2niknam · Aug 2024
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