Dave Does History

Ignited on September, 9, 1739 in South Carolina, the Stono rebellion stands as a reminder that the fight for freedom was difficult, costly and lengthy...

The worst peacetime disaster in US Navy history happens on September 8, 1923, as seven US Navy Destroyers are lost due to a navigational error

The attack by the submersible Turtle on HMS Eagle during the American Revolutionary War

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating discovery of "Portrait of a Girl", a painting that recently sold at auction for over $1.4 million, and which some experts believe may be an unknown Rembrandt original. Found in a dusty attic in Camden, Maine, this mysterious portrait has captured the art world's imagination. We’ll explore the journey of the painting from obscurity to the auction block, discuss its potential connection to Rembrandt, and the excitement surrounding its future. Could this be one of the greatest art finds of the century? Tune in to uncover the story behind this enigmatic masterpiece.

The attack on Israeli Athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games

The life and times of King Louis XIV, the "Sun King" of France who reigned for 72 years...

September 4, 1941 - A Nazi U-boat fires on a US Navy Destroyer for the first time

02 September 44bce - Cicero launches his verbal attacks on Marc Anthony...

September 1, 1939 - Germany invades Poland and begins World War II

The life and times of the Roman emperor Caligula