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The Gift of Photography Aug 19, 2025

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August 19, 1839. The French government announces that Louis Daguerre's photographic process is a gift “free to the world.”

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The 19th Amendment Gives Women the Right to Vote Aug 18, 2025

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August 18, 1920. The 19th Amendment is ratified by the United States Congress, granting women the right to vote. This episode originally aired in 2022.

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Saturday Matinee: Real Dictators Aug 16, 2025

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On today’s Saturday Matinee, we visit a humble farm in the east of Cuba to witness the early years of Fidel Castro, to see how this man would one day become the country's most revolutionary dictator.

Link to Real Dictators: https://www.noiser.com/real-dictators
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The Premiere of the Wizard of Oz Aug 15, 2025

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August 15, 1939. After its production was plagued by controversy and accidents, ambitious MGM film The Wizard of Oz premieres in Los Angeles.

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Carlos the Jackal is Captured Aug 14, 2025

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August 14, 1994. Carlos the Jackal, the world’s most wanted terrorist, is captured in Sudan. This episode originally aired in 2023.

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The Brownsville Affair Aug 13, 2025

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August 13, 1906. A shooting in Brownsville, Texas, leads to the largest dismissal in the history of the United States Army. This episode originally aired in 2024.

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The First Antiseptic Surgery Aug 12, 2025

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August 12, 1865. British surgeon and scientist Joseph Lister performs the first antiseptic surgery.

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The Arrest of Ethel Rosenberg Aug 11, 2025

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August 11, 1950. The alleged traitor Ethel Rosenberg is arrested on allegations of spying for the Soviet Union. This episode originally aired in 2022.

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Saturday Matinee: Business Movers Aug 09, 2025

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On today’s Saturday Matinee, we follow teenage millionaire Howard Hughes as he heads west with dreams of conquering Hollywood by revolutionizing the film industry.

Link to Business Movers: https://wondery.com/shows/business-movers/
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Burma’s Pro-Democracy Uprising Aug 08, 2025

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August 8, 1988. a wave of nationwide student-led protests against Myanmar’s socialist dictator leads to a ruthless military crackdown. This episode originally aired in 2023.

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