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History Daily

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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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 confirming Albert Einstein’s groundbreaking theory of general relativity. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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. Link to The Hound of the Baskervilles: https://www.noiser.com/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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. Link to The Long Rewind: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CJ7Qn6odXDBeocDQxI7eE Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

Sep 12

1 hr 6 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. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

Sep 10

16 min