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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Mozart’s Last Opera
September 30, 1791. Mozart’s masterpiece, The Magic Flute, opens in Vienna. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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Sep 30 15 min
London’s New Police Force
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September 29, 1829. The London Metropolitan Police begin patrols as the city's first modern police force.
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Sep 29 17 min
The Black Sox Scandal
September 28, 1920. Members of the Chicago White Sox admit to throwing the 1919 World Series, exposing one of baseball’s biggest scandals. This episode originally aired i
Sep 28 16 min
Saturday Matinee: Old Gossip
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we spill the tea about Adolf Hitler's secretary, Traudl Junge.
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Sep 26 51 min
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
September 25, 1066. King Harold of England defeats a Viking invasion at a tumultuous battle near York. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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Sep 25 15 min
The Black Friday Gold Market Scandal
September 24, 1869. A conspiracy between two investors to force up the price of gold triggers a financial crisis in America known as Black Friday.
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Sep 24 16 min
The Search for Saudi Oil Begins
September 23, 1933. Geologists from Standard Oil of California arrive in Saudi Arabia to begin the search for oil, which will eventually uncover vast amounts of the resou
Sep 23 16 min
Iraq Invades Iran
September 22, 1980. A surprise attack sparks almost eight years of war in the Middle East.
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Sep 22 16 min
Astronomers Prove Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity
September 21, 1922. Astronomers photograph a total solar eclipse from a barren tract of land along the west coast of Australia, proving that space is curved and confirmin
Sep 21 17 min
Saturday Matinee: The Hound of the Baskervilles
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we enjoy the legendary return of Sherlock Holmes in "The Hound of the Baskervilles" as narrated by British actor Hugh Bonneville.
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Sep 19 45 min
The Battle of Chrysopolis
September 18, 324 CE. Victory at the Battle of Chrysopolis makes Constantine sole ruler of the Roman Empire. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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Sep 18 16 min
The Signing of the Camp David Accords
September 17, 1978. The leaders of Egypt and Israel sign the Camp David Accords, the first step toward a permanent peace treaty between their countries.
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Sep 17 16 min
The Wall Street Bombing
September 16, 1920. A horse-drawn wagon explodes in the middle of New York’s financial district, killing 30 people. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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Sep 16 17 min
The Tank’s Battlefield Debut
September 15, 1916. In an attempt to break the brutal stalemate at the Battle of the Somme, tanks are deployed in action for the first time.
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Sep 15 17 min
The Great Fire of Moscow
September 14, 1812. The French army led by Napoleon watches as a fire burns Moscow, destroying two-thirds of the city. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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Sep 14 17 min
Saturday Matinee: The Long Rewind
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore the rise and cultural impact of the video store during the 1980s, a place that was far more than just a way to rent movies.
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Sep 12 1 h 06 min
The Theft of the French Crown Jewels
September 11, 1792. The French Crown Jewels are stolen from Paris during the chaos of the revolution.
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Sep 11 16 min
The End of the Great Northern War
September 10, 1721. The Treaty of Nystad brings an end to two decades of war between Sweden and Russia.
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Sep 10 16 min
The Boston Police Strike
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
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
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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 listen to lots of podcasts. I understand why we have ads. This is someone's job and they need to earn money and I love that for them. But when the length of ads is longer than the actual content the show?! An 8 minute story is now a 30 min podcast and I can't deal with
HBMerk · Sep 2026
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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