What do a Roman emperor's assassination, the invention of the microphone, and the first televised NFL game have in common? They all happened on September 18th, a date that quietly changed history. In this episode, we explore Emperor Aemilianus's brief reign and untimely end in 253 A.D., the invention of the microphone in 1878, which revolutionized communication, and the groundbreaking televised NFL game in 1939. Join us as we connect these seemingly unrelated events to show how even the most ordinary dates can hold extraordinary stories