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The Stunning History of Today takes a look at significant events that happened on this day. We discuss and learn about all sorts of historical events ranging from natural disasters to true crime. Host... more
FAQs about The Stunning History of Today:How many episodes does The Stunning History of Today have?The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.
August 17, 202109. 17th AugustOn this day, 17th August 1980, 9 week old Azaria Chamberlain was taken by a Dingo. We discuss the event that spawned the phrase "A Dingo ate my baby" and the investigation that lead to Azaria's mother, Lindy Chamberlain, being charged with murder. ...more1h 11minPlay
August 07, 202108. 7th AugustOn this day, 7th August 1974, Philippe Petit tightrope walks between the Twin Towers in New York City. We discuss the planning and execution of the infamous walk and we go on an unexpected tangent about feet (sorry). ...more35minPlay
July 17, 202107. 17th JulyOn this day, 17th July 1955, Disneyland opened its gates for the first time. We discuss the history of the first Disney Theme Park and why this day was dubbed 'Black Sunday'. Tess gets way too excited and talks all things Disney Parks. ...more57minPlay
July 09, 202106. 9th JulyOn this day, July 9th 1918, the worst train accident in the US took place, The Great Train Wreck of 1918. We discuss the details of the crash, why it happened, and the aftermath. ...more29minPlay
June 04, 202105. 4th JuneOn this day, 4th June 1913, Emily Davison performed a fatal suffragette protest at the Epsom Derby. We discuss Davison's commitment to the Suffragette movement, the theories behind her final protest and Tess can't stop talking about Mary Poppins. ...more56minPlay
May 26, 202104. 26th MayOn this day, May 26th 1828, a dishevelled teenager was found wandering the streets of Nuremberg Germany. We discuss the bizarre and mysterious life of Kaspar Hauser. ...more44minPlay
May 19, 202103. 19th MayOn this day on May 19th 1897 Oscar Wilde is released from prison. We discuss the reasons behind his arrest and conviction and how his imprisonment affected the rest of his life. ...more55minPlay
May 12, 202102. 12th MayOn this day, May 12th 1932, the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr. becomes a murder investigation. We discuss the details of the case and the impact it had on society at the time. ...more56minPlay
May 04, 202101. 4th MayOn this day on May 4th 1944, the American psychological thriller 'Gaslight' was released. We discuss the significance of the film and how it is linked to the psychological term gaslighting. ...more37minPlay
FAQs about The Stunning History of Today:How many episodes does The Stunning History of Today have?The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.