George IV’s impressive Library included all the novels of Jane Austen, for whom he had a particular fondness. But what was not known (until a receipt was discovered in the Royal Archives in 2018) was that the Prince Regent had almost certainly been Austen’s very first customer - buying a copy of ‘Sense and Sensibility’ for 15 shillings on 28th October, 1811. His admiration for the anonymous 35 year-old author’s work lead to an awkward moment later in her career, when she felt obligated to dedicate

This Day In Sioux Falls History, sponsored by Thomas James & Bechtold Jewelry is a radio feature on Sunny 93.3fm. The show is hosted by John Small, but the information is provided by author Joshua Sweets. He runs The Sioux Falls Fun Page and has a book called "The Most Amazing Stories In Sioux Falls History" (Available Here: https://amzn.to/488IhMK)

Nicole and Rebekah return for another Short Stack! Nicole shares her thoughts and hopes for the preservation of the historic Mother’s Building — formerly part of Fleishhacker Pool — before the pair dive into “On This Day” articles from 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago.

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Frances Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime. These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed). This episode features letters from April through June 1950. Sweetie writes about how both she and her son got sick with the mumps that spring, how it rained too much for her gar...

It's October 30th. This day (technically November 2nd) in 1982, a Honda Accord rolls off the assembly line at a new plant in Marysville, Ohio -- the first Japanese car made by American workers.Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the rise of Japanese auto manufacturing throuhgout the 1970s, the arguments over protectionism and American manufacturing that arose as a result -- and the compomise during the Reagan era to have the automakers build plants in the United States.Sign up for our America250

In Episode 49, former Antietam National Park Service ranger Alann Schmidt joins co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan for a freewheeling discussion about the iconic Dunker Church on the battlefield. Schmidt, co-author of September Mourn | The Dunker Church of Antietam Battlefield, also dishes on the church's lesser-known post-war history (pile of rubble, convenience store). Plus. McMillan tells the story of an inscription by a veteran on the exterior of the church.   This podcast is

Why was Malta attacked in WW2? Where in the world is Malta? How did the British fail to build up Malta's defences before Italy entered the war on Nazi Germany's side?Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 1 of this thrilling series on the siege of Malta, and how the very course of WW2 depended on the defence of this small island in the Mediterranean. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast

Ancient Halloween roots and customs go back, far back to Western occidental history’s folk, pagan, and Christian beliefs. Pumpkins, trick or treating and ghost stories are what we associate with Halloween, but what about turnips, fairies and a fortune-telling cake? We go in search of the origins of Halloween, rooted on the island of Ireland in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when the harvest ends and winter looms. Dan Snow’s History Hit podcast at https://amzn.to/40Rvtc6 History

We don't often go to breaking news, but over the last few days, English singer and actress Lily Allen opted to nuke her ex, Stranger Things actor David Harbour, from orbit by dropping a new album all about their very messy split. To hear Lily tell it, David is a sex addict who crossed all the boundaries they ever collectively drew, and it's pretty clear that Lily is processing a lot of betrayal out loud, in public, and in real time. We don't yet have David's side of the story on this one, so it

How was George Orwell’s childhood rooted in the British Empire and the opium trade in India? Why did George Orwell become a colonial police officer in Burma? When did Orwell develop his anti-imperialist stance?In the first part of this miniseries, Anita and William explore the early life of Eric Blair - later George Orwell - and his time in India and Burma. Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show

2014 inträffar en rad mystiska dödsfall som polisen borde ha kopplat samman till den då 40-åriga Stephen Port. Men inte ens när man finner ett av liken utanför Ports ytterdörr, fattar polisen några misstankar mot honom. Fallet om Stephen Port, skulle väcka många frågor hos allmänheten om bland annat polisens syn och diskriminering mot gay-personer i modern tid. Skrivet och researchat av Josefine Molén från Mördarpodden.Avsnitten du ser i den här appen är bara några av alla avsnitt om seriemördare

Malcolm X was one of the most influential – and, sometimes, divisive – figures of the civil rights movement in the United States, a political activist whose approach proved both powerful and controversial. Speaking to Matt Elton, Ashley D Farmer discusses his life, times and legacy, and highlights some of the figures who shaped his worldview.The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week we’re taking a look at interesting memorials. We’ve got a brief history of statues in Britain, the history of the blue plaque and we’ve got a little on the history of naming things.Now sadly, there is no permanent memorial to West Ham winning the UEFA Conference League (at time of writing), but if you’ve got any interesting memorials you’d like to send our way or have any ideas for some, you can send them in here: hello@ohwhatatime.comAnd in huge

A routine radar stealth test in the Pacific takes a catastrophic turn when a lightning strike causes seven warships, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, to vanish from the ocean.“Contact Lost” by Keith ConradFully Produced Version:https://www.auditoryanthology.com/2025/06/17/contact-lost-by-keith-conrad/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OD1TsCGHUw

Die Freiheitsstatue – ursprünglich als großzügiges Geschenk Frankreichs zum 100-jährigen Jubiläum der Vereinigten Staaten gedacht – ist ein Denkmal wie kein anderes. Dieses monumentale Werk brachte seine Schöpfer bis an ihre Grenzen und prägt bis heute die Skyline von New York. Doch der Weg der Statue über den Atlantik war alles andere als einfach. Wer steckte hinter diesem gewaltigen Geschenk? Wofür steht die Statue – und wie wurde sie überhaupt gebaut? Und warum wäre sie beinahe nie errichtet

In this fun and spooky episode of The Halloween Podcast, I’m joined by my new cohost, Meghan, for her very first "real" show! Together, we dive into a brand-new game called “Find the Real Dark Record”—where only one of three eerie stories is true. We test our Halloween knowledge, share some of our favorite Halloween memories, and explore strange but real Halloween facts that make this holiday one of a kind. It’s laughs, lore, and plenty of spooky surprises as we welcome Meghan to the show and kick

During the 1950s and 1960s, the Soviet Union began a new era of political engagement with the global south. One feature was development assistance. The Soviet Union embodied, offered and inspired an alternative approach to development, industrialization and modernization across the global south. Countries such as Ghana, Guinea and Mali in the 1950s-60s were governed by nationalists, not Marxists or Communists, and were newly independent from European imperial-colonial control.Soviet specialists

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Una de las últimas campañas militares del reinado de Alfonso I el Batallador, y probablemente una de las que más incógnitas siguen ofreciendo, fue el asedio al que el monarca aragonés sometió durante un año entero a la ciudad de Bayona. ¿Qué razones motivaron a que el Batallador llevara a sus mesnadas al norte de los Pirineos y hasta esta plaza situada a orillas del mar Cantábrico? ¿Cómo fue el asedio y qué consecuencias tuvo?