Today's episode is a bit unique. The date I chose is February 19, 1918, but the event actually lasted for many months, and the exact day it began can't quite be pinpointed. This episode is about the devastating Spanish flu--a pandemic that affected millions around the world. Although many were focused on their health, it wasn't the only thing making headlines. What else was being reported at that time? SOURCES “341 F. A. Band Notes.” Trench and Camp (Fort Riley, Kansas) , March 23, 1918. “Advert...
Jul 07, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 237
Today's episode marks a day that was significant to the entire world. It was the day Thomas Edison patented his lightbulb, forever changing the way people light their homes. How did it all go down? And, what additional history stories were being printed in newspapers the same day? SOURCES “Adelaide Herrmann.” Magicana. Accessed January 28, 2025.https://www.magicana.com/exhibition/adelaide-herrmann. “Advertisement: Excelsior Ironing Table (Page 2).” The Newnan Herald (Newnan, Georgia) , January 2...
Jun 23, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 236
Today's episode is a mini episode about a famous trial from the 1920s. It's the story of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. Were the two men guilty of the crimes of which they were accused, or were innocent men used as scapegoats? SOURCES “Appeal May Be Made to State Department.” The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) , December 4, 1920. www.newspapers.com. Linder, Douglas O. The Trial of Sacco and Vanzetti. Accessed January 18, 2025. https://www.famous-trials.com/saccovanzetti/766-home. “M...
Jun 09, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 235
Today's episode date, May 25, 1977, is a fun one. It was the day the first Star Wars movie was released, and marking the beginning of one of the biggest fandoms of all time. What else was being reported in newspapers the day fans first met Han Solo and Luke Skywalker? SOURCES For a complete list of sources, see the Additional History Facebook group, or email me at additionalhistory@gmail.com.
May 26, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 234
Today's famous date is one that made headlines around the world on February 16, 1959. It was the day Fidel Castro became leader of Cuba. Yes, it was a big deal at the time, but nobody had any idea that it was something that would end up lasting for many decades. What else was making headlines on such a significant day? SOURCES See Additional History Facebook group for a list of all sources used in this episode.
May 12, 2025•45 min•Season 5Ep. 233
Today's episode is a mini episode. It's about a man that some think was only a legend, but in reality, he was as real as you and me. Today I'll tell you all about The Leatherman of New York...the good and the bad. SOURCES “About.” The Leatherman’s Loop, November 29, 2021. https://leathermansloop.org/about/. Bennett, Jon Scott. “The Leatherman: An American Vagabond (Video).” YouTube. Accessed January 8, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-ujARKkDs0. “Leatherman (Vagabond).” Wikipedia, Decembe...
Apr 28, 2025•24 min•Season 5Ep. 232
August 4, 1892, isn't a date most people would know just from hearing it, but I guarantee you've heard the story of what happened on that day. Today's episode is about the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. Was their daughter Lizzie innocent, or did she get away with murder? I've also got three great additional history stories for you from the same day. Don't miss them! SOURCES “Advertisement (Nampa Military Academy - Page 2) .” The Weiser Semi-Weekly Sentinel (Weiser, Idaho) , August 4, 1892. w...
Apr 14, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 231
On March 31, 1918, the United States did something they'd never done before. They moved their clocks. Yes, it was the first time Daylight Savings Time was observed. Why did it start and why is it still going? And, what else was making headlines on the same day sleep cycles all over the country got a little messed up? SOUND SOURCES “Advertisement: Idaho Power Company.” The Idaho Statesman (Boise, Idaho) , March 31, 1918. ww.newspapers.com. “Ancestry.Com: Drafts, Censuses, Divorce Records.” 1940 U...
Mar 31, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 230
It's here! The 10th Random Clippings episode! This is where you get to here short stories I've randomly found in newspapers that don't have anything to do with anything else. It's fun. I promise. SOURCES Associated Press. “Mom Charged In Bayou Death.” The Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) , April 20, 1986. www.newspapers.com. “Boys Dig to Treasure Trove--And It’s Sweet but Illegal.” The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) , June 15, 1948. www.newspapers.com. “Boys Need Ride To N....
Mar 24, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 229
On March 18, 1925, a massive tornado (that would become known as the Tri-State Tornado) touched down in parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. It would go down in history as the world's deadliest tornado. What else was making headlines on such a horrible day? SOURCES “Advertisement: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (Page 2).” Daily Gazette (Martinez, California) , March 18, 1925. www.newspapers.com. “Annapolis, Missouri.” Wikipedia, May 11, 2024.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapolis,_Missou...
Mar 17, 2025•48 min•Season 5Ep. 228
One of the greatest engineering marvels of the 20th century - the Hoover Dam - was dedicated on September 30, 1935. What did the project mean for the United States, and what else was happening around the country and world on the exact same day? SOURCES “4 O’clock Bulletins.” Holyoke Daily Transcript (Holyoke, Massachusetts) , August 3, 1936. www.newspapers.com. “5 Shot in Bank Raid; Tear Gas Routs Gang of 9.” Chicago Daily Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) , October 1, 1935. www.newspapers.com. Associ...
Mar 03, 2025•45 min•Season 5Ep. 227
The 1970s were known for having a lot of serial killers. Luckily, many of them were caught, and that includes the infamous Ted Bundy. Learn how his reign of terror came to an end and what other crazy stuff was being printed in newspapers on the exact same day. SOURCES “Advertisement: Home Appliance and TV (Page 2).” Morning World (Monroe, Louisiana) , February 15, 1978. www.newspapers.com. Blanco, Juan Ignacio. “Ted Bundy: Victims: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers.” Ted Bundy | Victims...
Feb 17, 2025•38 min•Season 5Ep. 226
This episode is a mini episode about a famous artist who had to fight from having everything taken away from her. You might have even seen the movie about her life. SOURCES Flynn, William. “Where Did He Get Those Eyes.” The San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, California) , October 14, 1970. www.newspapers.com. Kobayashi, Ken. “Jury Awards $4 Million In Art Trial.” The Honolulu Advertiser (Honolulu, Hawaii), June 4, 1986. www.newspapers.com. Margaret Keane - paintings, Movie & Big Eyes. Ac...
Feb 03, 2025•20 min•Season 5Ep. 225
On March 12, 1912, the Girl Scouts of America had their very first meeting ever. Since then, millions of girls have participated in the organization. What else was making news on that exact same day in history? Find out with three fun additional history stories. SOURCES “10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Girl Scouts.” GSCCC Blog, July 11, 2019. https://girlscoutsccc.com/2019/07/18/10-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-girl-scouts/. “About Early Girl Scouting.” Juliette Gordon Low Birthp...
Jan 20, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 224
On January 11, 1964, the Surgeon General of the United States issued an official statement that immediately made top headlines in the United States and around the world. It was the first time someone officially said that smoking could cause cancer. What else was sharing headlines with such a controversial topic that day? You'll find out with three great additional history stories. SOURCES “Advertisement: Singer Sewing Center (Pg 7).” The Bismarck Tribune (Bismarck, North Dakota) , January 11, 19...
Jan 06, 2025•40 min•Season 5Ep. 223
Today's episode is going to be a change from the normal routine. Instead of a famous day and additional history stories, I'm going to tell you three Christmas stories exactly as they were written in the newspapers many years ago. Two of them are more than a hundred years old! Enjoy! Merry Christmas! ____ SOURCES “A Christmas Tale for Reading Aloud.” The Tamworth Herald (Tamworth, Staffordshire, England) , December 28, 1946. www.newspapers.com. Free, James. “First Prize, Senior Section: Bert Deci...
Dec 23, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 222
December 10, 1901, was a special day for a select group of people in the world. It was the first time a Nobel Prize ceremony was held. Where did the idea for the prizes come from? And, what else was being reported on that day? Yes, I've got some crazy additional history stories for you, too. _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: Carlsbad Sprudel Salt (Page 2).” The Buffalo Commercial (Buffalo, New York) , December 10, 1901. www.newspapers.com. Alfred Nobel. Accessed July 13, 2024. https://www.biography....
Dec 09, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 221
March 30th, 1867 was a really big day for the United States of America. Literally. It was the day we purchased what is now known as the state of Alaska from Russia. How did it all go down, and what else was being reported in newspapers on that day? SOURCES “Advertisement: Batchelor’s Hair Dye (Page 3).” Daily Arkansas Gazette (Little Rock, Arkansas) , March 30, 1867. www.newspapers.com. “Another Fatal Shooting Affray.” The Daily Montana Post (Helena, Montana) , February 2, 1867. www.newspapers.c...
Nov 25, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 220
Today's episode is one of the craziest stories I've shared in a while. It's the story of the Lykov family who spent decades living in the Russian taiga without seeing another human. How did that happen and where are they now? SOURCES Alea, Karen. “Agafia Lykova: Religious Hermit or Modern Feminist?” HuffPost, December 7, 2017. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/agafia-lykova-religious-h_b_9070284. Kirsch, Jonathan. “Handful of Refugees Fleeing Czar, Stalin Live On In Faith.” The Lost Angeles Times (...
Nov 11, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 219
October 13, 1903, was an important day in history, and if you're a baseball fan you'll know exactly why. It was the day the first World Series ended. Which team came out on top? I've also got three great additional history stories that you've probably never heard before, so make sure to listen all the way to the end. SOURCES “1903 Major League Baseball Season.” Wikipedia, June 3, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1903_Major_League_Baseball_season#:~:text=The%201903%20schedule%20consisted%20of,...
Oct 28, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 218
On October 6, 1927, The Jazz Singer , the first fully integrated 'talkie' movie made its debut. What else was being reported in newspapers around the country and world on that same day? SOURCES For a list of the sources used in today's episode, check out the Additional History Facebook Group, or email me at additionalhistory@gmail.com.
Oct 14, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 217
In this very old story, you will learn all about Lord Timothy Dexter, a quirky character who seemed to be the luckiest man alive. And, was he even a real Lord? You'll have to listen to find out where the title came from. SOURCES For a list of today's sources, check out the Additional History Facebook group, or email me at additionalhistory@gmail.com.
Sep 30, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 215
On June 10. 1948, the world found out that Chuck Yeager had broken the sound barrier 8 months earlier, becoming the first human to complete such a feat. Why was there a delay in notifying the public? And, what else was being reported that day? SOURCES For a list of today's sources, see the Additional History Facebook group, or email me at additionalhistory@gmail.com.
Sep 16, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 215
On July 26, 1908, something happened that would end up having a big impact on the United States of America. The FBI was first organized. However, the day would pass without people realizing anything significant had even happened. What were they reading about in newspapers instead? SOURCES “Advertisement: Catron and Stevenson (Olive Oil) Page 6.” Fort Smith Times (Fort Smith, Arkansas) , July 26, 1908. www.newspapers.com. “Benders Not Killed.” Newspapers.com, July 14, 1908. https://kansashistoric...
Sep 02, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 214
It's been fun watching the Olympics in Paris the last few weeks, so, for today's mini episode I decided to tell you about one of my favorite Olympic history moments--the 1904 Olympic Marathon in St. Louis, Missouri. I think you're going to laugh and cry with this story. That is to say, you might cry from laughing so hard. SOURCES Abbott, Karen. “The 1904 Olympic Marathon May Have Been the Strangest Ever.” Smithsonian.com, August 7, 2012. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-1904-olympic-ma...
Aug 19, 2024•22 min•Season 5Ep. 213
On February 20, 1962, history was made when John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth. He instantly became a national hero. But, it wasn't the only thing making headlines that day. What else was being reported? SOURCES “Accused Slayer Leaves Hospital, Is Recaptured.” Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, New Mexico) , November 23, 1962. www.newspapers.com. “Advertisement (Page 3): West Coast Air.” The Idaho Statesman (Boise, Idaho) , February 20, 1962. www.newspapers.com. Associated Pr...
Aug 05, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 212
On March 15, 1848, something that had happened two months earlier was finally reported in a newspaper for the first time. It only made it into one newspaper, but that was all that was needed to announce that gold had been found in California. That announcement sparked the California Gold Rush and changed history. SOURCES “Advertisements (Front age).” The Californian (San Francisco, California) , March 15, 1848. www.newspapers.com. “The Annual Message of the President of the United States to the ...
Jul 22, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 211
Since today's episode is a mini episode, there isn't just one specific day for the title. The subject, however, is premature obituaries. I've got a bunch of crazy stories for you--and all of them have to do with times that deaths were reported while people were actually still alive. Enjoy! SOURCES “5 People Who Read Their Own Premature Obituary.” Beyond the Dash, November 25, 2019. https://beyondthedash.com/blog/obituary-writing/people-who-read-their-premature-obituary/7378. Baker, Russell W. “L...
Jul 08, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 210
On December 19, 1998, something happened that hadn't happened in the United States in more than a hundred years. President Bill Clinton was officially impeached. Even though newspapers all over the world were printing articles about impeachment, it wasn't the only thing being reported that day. What other crazy things made the news? SOURCES Associated Press. “Convicted Child Molester a Suspect in 1998 Disappearance of 8-Year-Old.” Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon) , November 15, 1998 www.newspap...
Jun 24, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 209
In honor of Flag Day this week, I decided to make an episode about something written in honor of the flag of the United States of America--The Star Spangled Banner. Why was it written and when was it officially adopted as out national anthem? And, as always, I have three great additional history stories that go along with the famous date. SOURCES .“When an Actress Disappears...” Let’s Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood, January 1, 1970. http://www.precodemisbehaving.com/2016/02/. Associat...
Jun 10, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 208
