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The Shark Attacks That Made Us Fear the Water
Aug 11, 2025August 15, 1915. American diplomat J. T. Du Bois publishes a letter in The New York Times. It’s not about diplomacy or foreign affairs. This letter is about sharks. It’s Du Bois’ attempt to prove to t...
When Nazis Killed Nazis in the Middle of America
Aug 04, 2025August 7, 1943. Off the coast of Venezuela, a Nazi U-boat is under siege. For nine days, it’s hunted by Allied aircraft across the Caribbean, until its engines fail and its commander gives the order: ...
Barbie for President!
Jul 28, 2025July 29th, 1992. The Baltimore Sun runs a feature about a surprise candidate in the upcoming presidential race: Barbie. The 11.5-inch icon of girlhood and glamor is running for office – and flying off...
Anarchists, Lovers, and the Birth of the FBI
Jul 21, 2025July 23rd, 1892. Henry Clay Frick is one of America’s leading industrialists. To Alexander Berkman, he’s one of America’s leading villains. Berkman is an anarchist, along with his partner, Emma Goldma...
Solving a Royal Murder Mystery | Philippa Langley Investigates the Princes in the Tower
Jul 14, 2025July 17, 1674. During renovations at the Tower of London, construction workers digging beneath a stone staircase make a chilling discovery—two child-sized skeletons buried ten feet underground. And Ki...
Operation Mincemeat Revisited | Episode + Bonus Interview with Natasha Hodgson
Jul 10, 2025When we first aired "Operation Mincemeat" back in 2020, it was a daring WWII thriller that felt almost too wild to be true. Now, it’s not just history — it’s a hit Broadway musical. This week, we're r...
Superman Takes Flight
Jul 07, 2025July 7, 1938. Superman has the villain in his grasp. They soar through the air, then slam into the ground. This villain wants to start a war. Our hero won’t let that happen. At this point, Superman o...
The Colosseum Becomes a Wonder | A Conversation with Barry Strauss & Alison Futrell
Jun 30, 2025July 7, 2007. In a dramatic ceremony featuring pop stars, fireworks, and smoke cannons, the Colosseum is named one of the seven new wonders of the world. It’s an appropriately over-the-top blowout for...
The Forgotten Mentor Who Inspired Louis Armstrong
Jun 23, 2025June 28, 1928. Louis Armstrong is in the studio recording what he hopes will be another hit. His career is on the rise, but he’s not a household name yet. But he’s about to lay down a track – “West En...
The Mutiny of Henry Hudson
Jun 16, 2025June 22, 1611. It’s been a long, cold winter. Henry Hudson and his crew have been stranded in the Canadian Arctic for months, living on the ice in wooden shacks - starving, sick, and ready to go home....