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Curious, funny, surprising daily history - with Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina and Arion McNicoll. From the invention of the Game Boy to the Mancunian beer-poisoning of 1900, from Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain to America's Nazi summer schools... each day we uncover an unexpected story for the ages. In just ten minutes! Best Daily Podcast (British Podcast Awards 2023 nominee). Get early access and ad-free listening at Patreon.com/Retrospectors or subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
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What happened today in history is a informative an fun podcast. each week the team of two, will and nova, dive into the books, with the goal of bringing past stories to life via editing and story telling! whether it be a rocket launch or a home run, we will cover it all!
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Today in Canadian History

Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or “everyday” historian and focuses on a unique event or moment that took place on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada’s past in a unique and accessible manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to remind Canadians not just about what makes our country great, but what makes it complicated, bea ...
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Harry Potter meets world history in this brand new groundbreaking fantasy podcast. Beyond our world is Fabella (Fah-behl-ah), a wondrous magical place populated by elves and dragons with a storied history. Listen and enjoy as author Dillon Foley takes you on a journey back in time as this fantasy world blooms to life. Take a chance and get ready for an adventure beyond your wildest dreams. The adventure continues in print with ”Dawn of Fabella” and ”Herstory” on sale now in ebook and paperba ...
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Your daily sports podcasts, covering events from every day in history. We’ll dive deep into every sport and amazing event that’s transpired in sports history. Inaugural episode airing September 1, 2021. Look for Today Day in Sports History wherever you get podcasts.
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My podcasts will be everything from politics to music to you name it ! I LIKE to talk. I like to talk ALOT too. I have a lot to say and would love to share it with you as well as hear what you have to say ! I will do ATLEASTE 1 podcast a week if not more. I know the audio is crappy but its the best i could do for what I have...and thats old equipment BUT I am setting what I can aside to upgrade when I can. If YOU like my show and would like to donate to help me improve please feel free to.
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The first Pokémon videogames, ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ were launched in Japan on 27th February, 1996. The franchise went on to be the most successful ever video game to TV adaptation, and the highest selling trading card game in history of cards. Created by Satoshi Tajiri, the gameplay recalled his childhood obsession for bug-hunting, and made use of Nint…
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From Napoleon's daring return from exile in 1815 to the first terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 1993, February 26 marks pivotal moments when single acts reshaped history. These events, along with the birth of the 'Man in Black' Johnny Cash who would give voice to American struggles, remind us how individuals can challenge power structur…
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Bill Bowerman, co-founder of Nike, was on a quest for the perfect running shoe grip when he found inspiration in his wife’s waffle iron. Pouring polyurethane directly onto their wedding gift, he began to develop the prototype that would eventually become Nike’s legendary waffle sole trainer, and which received its patent on 26th February, 1974. But…
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History's pivotal moments of power shifts and barrier-breaking achievements continue to shape our world today. From Ferdinand Marcos's dramatic 1986 departure from the Philippines under U.S. pressure, to Muhammad Ali's transformative heavyweight victory, to Hiram Rhodes Revels shattering Congressional racial barriers in 1870, we explore how individ…
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The Anderson Shelter, the pop-up sheds distributed to millions of Londoners during the Blitz was first erected on February 25th, 1939 - in the garden of Mrs. Spong, in Carlsbad Street, Islington. Devised to protect civilians from Nazi air raids, and handed out free to those who earned under £5 per week, the shelters were dug four metres into the gr…
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On this day, we explore watershed moments that redefined power dynamics - from Russia's invasion of Ukraine two years ago to the Supreme Court establishing judicial review in Marbury v. Madison, fundamentally reshaping American democracy. These transformative events echo through to modern innovators like Steve Jobs, whose birth anniversary reminds …
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From the 13-day siege of the Alamo that became a symbol of resistance, to the birth of W.E.B. Du Bois who would challenge racial injustice, to George Frideric Handel who revolutionized Baroque music - February 23rd marks pivotal moments in the fight for freedom, equality, and cultural expression. These events, spanning nearly 200 years, remind us h…
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The ‘Last Invasion’ of Britain was not, as most people assume, The Battle of Hastings - but actually a farcical French attempt to conquer the Pembrokeshire town of Fishguard on 24th February, 1797. Windy weather had already scuppered the first two prongs of this failed three-pronged attack, which was ultimately overthrown by a rag-bag militia of vo…
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Today we explore watershed moments that changed our understanding of what's possible - from the first successful cloning of an adult mammal to political upheaval in Eastern Europe and an iconic Olympic upset. These events, occurring years apart on February 22, share a common thread of defying expectations and reshaping the boundaries of science, po…
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Today marks pivotal moments of transformation in American and world history, from Malcolm X's assassination that reshaped civil rights discourse to Nixon's historic China visit that redefined global diplomacy. These breakthrough events, along with Steve Fossett's first solo balloon flight across the Pacific, remind us how individual acts of courage…
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Pan-Am pilot Byron Rickards was surrounded by soldiers and told he had become the prisoner of a revolutionary organisation shortly after landing in Arequipa, Peru on 21 February 1931 - the first recorded aircraft hijack in history. Rickards refused to drop pro-rebel propaganda, leading to a stand-off - although, astonishingly, it wasn’t the only ti…
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From the dawn of space exploration to modern cultural influence, February 20th marks pivotal moments in humanity's reach beyond boundaries. John Glenn's historic 1962 orbit and the Soviet Union's 1986 launch of Mir space station reflect Cold War ambitions in space, while Rihanna's birth in 1988 would herald a new era of global cultural impact trans…
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On 20 February, 1472, Orkney and Shetland officially became part of Scotland having been offered up as security for the dowry of the daughter of King Christian of Norway and Denmark. The marriage was aimed at quelling a long-standing tax-related feud between the two powers. But as time wore on, it began to feel as though the Scandinavians just didn…
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On this day, America's military and political decisions shaped both the Pacific theater and life at home during WWII, while a groundbreaking invention would forever change how we preserve and share human voices. From the bloody beaches of Iwo Jima to controversial domestic policies and technological innovation, February 19th marks a day when decisi…
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Pedro Lascuráin set an unbeatable record in presidential speedrunning—serving as Mexico’s president for a paltry 45 minutes on 19th February, 1913. His one achievement? To hold the title just long enough to hand it over to the real mastermind behind the coup, General Victoriano Huerta. Huerta didn’t last too long either - and eventually even the U.…
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Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto - 84 years after star-spotters first began their hunt for a ninth planet in our solar system, the elusive ‘Planet X’ on 18th February 1930. The 24-year-old made the groundbreaking discovery at the Lowell Observatory, Arizona, just one week into a task that had mired other researchers for decades. That said, it was la…
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The 1870 Education Act was the first to deal specifically with the provision of British schools. Speaking in the House of Commons, William Edward Forster MP proposed: "I believe that the country demands from us that we should… cover the country with good schools, and get parents to send their children to those schools.” But there was opposition: fr…
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On this historic February 14th, we explore how a day dedicated to love became intertwined with both romance and notorious violence, from St. Valentine's martyrdom to Al Capone's brutal gang warfare. Against this backdrop of extreme human passion, we examine how modern expressions of connection have evolved, marked by YouTube's founding on this same…
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The Rockettes kicked off a celebrity line-up including Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minelli, Jimmy Stewart, Al Pacino and Miss Piggy at ‘The Night of 100 Stars’, a benefit for the Actors Fund of America recorded on 14th February, 1982 at Radio City Music Hall, New York. A night of sheer glitz and excess, the true tally of stars on-stage totalled 206 - bu…
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Today's stories explore how leaders wield power and reshape nations, from the bloodless Glorious Revolution of 1689 to the violent personal politics of Henry VIII's court. These pivotal moments, along with France's emergence as a nuclear power in 1960, demonstrate how authority can be transferred through both peaceful transition and forceful demons…
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The Coso Artifact - a man-made, cylindrical object apparently encased in a geode - was discovered by Wallace Lane, Virginia Maxey and Mike Mikesell while prospecting for gems in Olancha, California on February 13th, 1961. The OOPArt (or ‘out-of-place artifact’) caused a sensation amongst Creationists, Forteans and conspiracists, who believed it mig…
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Today we explore pivotal moments that changed the course of nations and ideas - from Chile's declaration of independence in 1818 to the tragic execution of teenage Queen Lady Jane Grey, and the birth of Charles Darwin who would later challenge humanity's understanding of life itself. These events, spanning politics, power, and scientific thought, r…
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Henry Puyi, the six-year old Emperor of China, abdicated the throne on 12th February, 1912 —but of course it was his adoptive mother, Empress Dowager Longyu, who did the paperwork. With tears in her eyes, she dramatically whispered, “I am the sinner of a thousand years.” Meanwhile, young Puyi had only pressing question: “Does that mean I don’t have…
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On this February day, we explore transformative moments that shaped both faith and culture - from a young girl's miraculous encounter in Lourdes that would draw millions of pilgrims, to the tragic loss of a voice that defined a generation, to a freedom fighter's emergence from decades of imprisonment that changed a nation. These watershed events re…
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Elbridge Gerry, a founding father and governor of Massachusetts, rearranged the electoral districts of a map in order to give his Democratic Republican party an electoral advantage on 11th February 1812 Despite Gerry's other, more noble, contributions to American politics, this act of “gerrymandering” has brought him unintended infamy - though the …
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