In the late 19th century, one novel became one of America’s biggest literary sensations.Its story was so ambitious that bringing it to the stage required technological innovations, live horses, and one of the most elaborate theatrical productions ever attempted. Decades later, filmmakers took on the same challenge, first in the silent era and then again in one of Hollywood’s greatest epics. Learn more about the remarkable history of Ben-Hur on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. ⁠Shop

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National Coffee with a Cop Day. entertainment from 19871 1st pictures of the backside of the moon, Biggest football blowout, Columbus changed course. Todays birthdays - John Mellencamp, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael W. Smith, Simon Cowell, Toni Braxton, Thom Yorke. Edgar Allen Poe diedIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The weight of the badge - George StraitMaggie May - Rod StewartEasy Loving - Freddie HartBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/I need a lover -

Léon Gambetta took to the skies above Paris in a hot air balloon on October 7th, 1870, soaring over the enemy German soldiers that surrounded the city on his way to raise new armies to swing the Franco-Prussian war back in France’s favour.Perhaps ill-advisedly, the charismatic statesman shouted “Vive la République!” as he went, thus attracting enemy fire which punctured his balloon, but the escape was successful, ultimately landing in an oak tree in Tours. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly

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In this episode, we explore the complex factors that led to the disintegration of Yugoslavia. We'll examine the political, ethnic, and economic tensions that ultimately erupted into widespread conflict.

A Daily Dose of History (07 Oct 2026)Today's historical events: The High Court of Australia sits for the first time. Eleftherios Venizelos is elected Prime Minister of Greece for the first of seven times. Opening of The Jazz Singer, the first prominent "talkie" movie. World War II: Units of the 1st Czechoslovak Army Corps enter Czechoslovakia during the Battle of the Dukla Pass. Dozens are killed by the Thai army in the Thammasat University massacre. Cubana de Aviación Flight 455 is

Saudi Arabia has launched a major counteroffensive in Yemen, recapturing the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels just weeks after losing it. With 100,000 troops and massive air support, government forces made rapid gains along the Red Sea coast. But holding territory in Yemen's brutal terrain remains another matter.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For thousands of years, people have taken some of an animal's least desirable parts and turned them into a culinary tradition found almost everywhere on Earth.The basic idea is remarkably simple, but different cultures turned it into thousands of distinct foods shaped by climate, religion, preservation, and local taste. Some were dried for months. Others were smoked, fermented, or cooked fresh. Learn more about the long, surprising history of sausages in this episode of Everything Everywhere

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October 6, 1976. Thai police and right-wing mobs violently suppress student protests at a Bangkok university.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.

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National plus sized appreciation day. Entertainment from 1981. Instagram created, 1st talkie movie, 1st moving train robbery, LSD made illegal. Todays birthdays - Janet Gaynor, Carole Lombard, Kevin Cronin, Lonnie Johnson, David Hidalgo, Elizabeth Shue, Amy Jo Johnson. Eddie Van Halen died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Baby got back - Sir-mix-a-lotEndless Love - Diana Ross Lionel RichieParty Time - TG SheppardBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent