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| The Siege of La Rochelle | 28 Oct 2026 | 00:14:42 | |
October 28, 1628. After 14 months, French Huguenot rebels open the gates of La Rochelle and surrender to King Louis XIII. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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| Ronald Reagan’s Political Breakthrough | 27 Oct 2026 | 00:16:23 | |
October 27, 1964. Actor Ronald Reagan endorses Barry Goldwater for President—and launches his own political career in the process.
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| The Gift of Stonehenge | 26 Oct 2026 | 00:15:55 | |
October 26, 1918. English lawyer Cecil Chubb donates a prehistoric stone circle to the British people.
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| Saturday Matinee: Freaky Folklore | 24 Oct 2026 | 00:26:08 | |
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we wade through the dark, still waters of a Scottish lake to investigate one of the world’s most famous mythical creatures: the Loch Ness Monster.
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| Boris Pasternak Wins The Nobel Prize | 23 Oct 2026 | 00:17:38 | |
October 23, 1958. Boris Pasternak is awarded a Nobel Prize for his novel Doctor Zhivago, only for the Soviet Union to force him to refuse the honor. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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| The Great Disappointment | 22 Oct 2026 | 00:16:23 | |
October 22, 1844. Followers of an American preacher gather to welcome the apocalypse and the Second Coming of Christ.
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| Florence Nightingale’s Crimean War | 21 Oct 2026 | 00:16:35 | |
October 21, 1854. Florence Nightingale departs Britain on a mercy mission to help soldiers wounded in the Crimean War. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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| The Death of Colonel Gaddafi | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:17:31 | |
October 20, 2011. Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi’s long rule comes to an end as rebels capture and execute him. This episode originally aired in 2022.
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| The First Blockbuster Video Store | 19 Oct 2026 | 00:16:22 | |
October 19, 1985. The first Blockbuster video rental store opens in Dallas, Texas.
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| Saturday Matinee: This American President | 17 Oct 2026 | 00:48:08 | |
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore George Washington’s legendary exploits during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
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| The Unearthing of the Cardiff Giant | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:15:46 | |
October 16, 1869. The Cardiff Giant, one of the most famous American hoaxes, is discovered by farm laborers in New York State. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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| The Torsåker Witch Trials | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:15:44 | |
October 15, 1674. The Torsåker Witch Trials begin in Sweden, leading to 71 innocent people being sentenced to death in a single day. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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| The Sobibor Uprising | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:16:58 | |
October 14, 1943. Jewish prisoners attempt a mass breakout from an extermination camp in German-occupied Poland.
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| The Chilean Mining Accident | 13 Oct 2026 | 00:18:41 | |
October 13, 2010. A mining accident in Copiapó, Chile ends as all 33 trapped miners arrive at the surface after a record 69 days underground. This episode originally aired in 2022.
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| The Birth of Oktoberfest | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:16:11 | |
October 12, 1810. Bavaria celebrates the wedding of its Crown Prince with a five-day festival of games, parades—and beer.
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| Saturday Matinee: Short History Of… | 10 Oct 2026 | 00:51:42 | |
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hash out one of the greatest conundrums of the early modern world: the longitude problem.
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| The Execution of Che Guevara | 09 Oct 2026 | 00:16:55 | |
October 9, 1967. After being captured by Special Forces in the mountains of Bolivia, the iconic Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara is executed. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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| The Great Chicago Fire | 08 Oct 2026 | 00:16:51 | |
October 8, 1871. A barn fire in Chicago, Illinois, sparks a conflagration that burns for more than a day and devastates the city. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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| The Battle of Lepanto | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:16:01 | |
October 7, 1571. The Ottoman Empire and the Holy League face off in the last great naval battle before the Age of Sail. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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| The Thammasat University Massacre | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:18:04 | |
October 6, 1976. Thai police and right-wing mobs violently suppress student protests at a Bangkok university.
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| The Disastrous Flight of R101 | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:17:14 | |
October 5, 1930. British airship R101 crashes in France on its first overseas flight, killing 48 people.
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| Saturday Matinee: The Untitled History Podcast | 03 Oct 2026 | 01:05:04 | |
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we take a look at the history and cultural impact of the second best selling comic series: Asterix the Gaul.
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| The Premiere of The Bridge on the River Kwai | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:16:42 | |
October 2, 1957. After a hot debate between filmmakers and the British military, the film The Bridge on the River Kwai makes waves. Based on the construction of the Burma Railway, former POWs and war artists lament the film’s inaccurate portrayal of events. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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| The Nuremberg Trial Verdicts | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:17:48 | |
October 1, 1946. In the aftermath of World War Two, Nazi leaders are found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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| Mozart’s Last Opera | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:15:22 | |
September 30, 1791. Mozart’s masterpiece, The Magic Flute, opens in Vienna. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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| London’s New Police Force | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:17:18 | |
September 29, 1829. The London Metropolitan Police begin patrols as the city's first modern police force.
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| The Black Sox Scandal | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:16:00 | |
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 in 2023.
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| Saturday Matinee: Old Gossip | 26 Sep 2026 | 00:51:11 | |
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we spill the tea about Adolf Hitler's secretary, Traudl Junge.
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| The Battle of Stamford Bridge | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:15:26 | |
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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| The Black Friday Gold Market Scandal | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:16:43 | |
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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| The Search for Saudi Oil Begins | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:16:17 | |
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 resource and change the fortunes of Saudi Arabia forever. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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| Iraq Invades Iran | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:16:21 | |
September 22, 1980. A surprise attack sparks almost eight years of war in the Middle East.
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| Astronomers Prove Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:17:21 | |
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 confirming Albert Einstein’s groundbreaking theory of general relativity. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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| Saturday Matinee: The Hound of the Baskervilles | 19 Sep 2026 | 00:45:40 | |
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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| The Battle of Chrysopolis | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:16:05 | |
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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| The Signing of the Camp David Accords | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:16:52 | |
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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| The Wall Street Bombing | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:17:15 | |
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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| The Tank’s Battlefield Debut | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:17:02 | |
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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| The Great Fire of Moscow | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:17:39 | |
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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| Saturday Matinee: The Long Rewind | 12 Sep 2026 | 01:06:28 | |
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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| The Theft of the French Crown Jewels | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:16:24 | |
September 11, 1792. The French Crown Jewels are stolen from Paris during the chaos of the revolution.
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| The End of the Great Northern War | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:16:37 | |
September 10, 1721. The Treaty of Nystad brings an end to two decades of war between Sweden and Russia.
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| The Boston Police Strike | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:16:31 | |
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 2025.
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| Star Trek Debuts on US Television | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:16:34 | |
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 originally aired in 2023.
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| Jesse James and the Northfield Bank Raid | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:16:00 | |
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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| Saturday Matinee: Eating History | 05 Sep 2026 | 00:24:12 | |
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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| The End of the Roman Empire | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:16:34 | |
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 aired in 2024.
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| Frederick Douglass Escapes Slavery | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:16:18 | |
September 3, 1838. Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery in Baltimore disguised as a sailor.
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| Ho Chi Minh Declares Independence for Vietnam | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:16:10 | |
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 episode originally aired in 2025.
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| The Deepest Underwater Rescue | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:17:13 | |
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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