ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed

Today's episode is going to be a change from the normal routine. Instead of a famous day and additional history stories, I'm going to tell you three Christmas stories exactly as they were written in the newspapers many years ago. Two of them are more than a hundred years old! Enjoy! Merry Christmas! ____ SOURCES “A Christmas Tale for Reading Aloud.” The Tamworth Herald (Tamworth, Staffordshire, En...

December 10, 1901, was a special day for a select group of people in the world. It was the first time a Nobel Prize ceremony was held. Where did the idea for the prizes come from? And, what else was being reported on that day? Yes, I've got some crazy additional history stories for you, too. _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: Carlsbad Sprudel Salt (Page 2).” The Buffalo Commercial (Buffalo, New York) ,...

March 30th, 1867 was a really big day for the United States of America. Literally. It was the day we purchased what is now known as the state of Alaska from Russia. How did it all go down, and what else was being reported in newspapers on that day? SOURCES “Advertisement: Batchelor’s Hair Dye (Page 3).” Daily Arkansas Gazette (Little Rock, Arkansas) , March 30, 1867. www.newspapers.com. “Another F...

Today's episode is one of the craziest stories I've shared in a while. It's the story of the Lykov family who spent decades living in the Russian taiga without seeing another human. How did that happen and where are they now? SOURCES Alea, Karen. “Agafia Lykova: Religious Hermit or Modern Feminist?” HuffPost, December 7, 2017. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/agafia-lykova-religious-h_b_9070284. Kir...

October 13, 1903, was an important day in history, and if you're a baseball fan you'll know exactly why. It was the day the first World Series ended. Which team came out on top? I've also got three great additional history stories that you've probably never heard before, so make sure to listen all the way to the end. SOURCES “1903 Major League Baseball Season.” Wikipedia, June 3, 2024. https://en....

On October 6, 1927, The Jazz Singer , the first fully integrated 'talkie' movie made its debut. What else was being reported in newspapers around the country and world on that same day? SOURCES For a list of the sources used in today's episode, check out the Additional History Facebook Group, or email me at additionalhistory@gmail.com.

In this very old story, you will learn all about Lord Timothy Dexter, a quirky character who seemed to be the luckiest man alive. And, was he even a real Lord? You'll have to listen to find out where the title came from. SOURCES For a list of today's sources, check out the Additional History Facebook group, or email me at additionalhistory@gmail.com.

On June 10. 1948, the world found out that Chuck Yeager had broken the sound barrier 8 months earlier, becoming the first human to complete such a feat. Why was there a delay in notifying the public? And, what else was being reported that day? SOURCES For a list of today's sources, see the Additional History Facebook group, or email me at additionalhistory@gmail.com.

On July 26, 1908, something happened that would end up having a big impact on the United States of America. The FBI was first organized. However, the day would pass without people realizing anything significant had even happened. What were they reading about in newspapers instead? SOURCES “Advertisement: Catron and Stevenson (Olive Oil) Page 6.” Fort Smith Times (Fort Smith, Arkansas) , July 26, 1...

It's been fun watching the Olympics in Paris the last few weeks, so, for today's mini episode I decided to tell you about one of my favorite Olympic history moments--the 1904 Olympic Marathon in St. Louis, Missouri. I think you're going to laugh and cry with this story. That is to say, you might cry from laughing so hard. SOURCES Abbott, Karen. “The 1904 Olympic Marathon May Have Been...

On February 20, 1962, history was made when John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth. He instantly became a national hero. But, it wasn't the only thing making headlines that day. What else was being reported? SOURCES “Accused Slayer Leaves Hospital, Is Recaptured.” Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, New Mexico) , November 23, 1962. www.newspapers.com. “Advertisement (Page 3): We...

On March 15, 1848, something that had happened two months earlier was finally reported in a newspaper for the first time. It only made it into one newspaper, but that was all that was needed to announce that gold had been found in California. That announcement sparked the California Gold Rush and changed history. SOURCES “Advertisements (Front age).” The Californian (San Francisco, California) , M...

Since today's episode is a mini episode, there isn't just one specific day for the title. The subject, however, is premature obituaries. I've got a bunch of crazy stories for you--and all of them have to do with times that deaths were reported while people were actually still alive. Enjoy! SOURCES “5 People Who Read Their Own Premature Obituary.” Beyond the Dash, November 25, 2019. htt...

On December 19, 1998, something happened that hadn't happened in the United States in more than a hundred years. President Bill Clinton was officially impeached. Even though newspapers all over the world were printing articles about impeachment, it wasn't the only thing being reported that day. What other crazy things made the news? SOURCES Associated Press. “Convicted Child Molester a Sus...

In honor of Flag Day this week, I decided to make an episode about something written in honor of the flag of the United States of America--The Star Spangled Banner. Why was it written and when was it officially adopted as out national anthem? And, as always, I have three great additional history stories that go along with the famous date. SOURCES .“When an Actress Disappears...” Let’s Misbehave: A...

It's another random clippings episode! This is an episode where I gather random short stories I've clipped from newspapers. The years and dates have nothing to do with each other like in my full size episodes. Enjoy! SOURCES Associated Press. “WomanSays She Is Sick of Talking.” The Oshkosh Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) , August 21, 1959. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Woman Ski...

On August 16, 1977, the nation was shocked when the evening headlines were sent out. Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll was dead. What else was being reported on such a tragic day? SOURCES “Advertisement: RCA Televisions (Page 2).” The Winona Daily News (Winona, Minnesota) , August 16, 1977. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “N. Y. Grand Jury Indicts Berkowitz in Slaying.” The Daily Pant...

On February 21, 1885, an event that was more than 100 years in the making finally happened--the Washington Monument was dedicated. What else was happening around the country (and even in Washington D. C.) on that very special day? SOURCES “5 Things You Might Not Know about the Washington Monument.” History.com. Accessed December 21, 2023. https://www.history.com/news/5-things-you-might-not-know-ab...

Today I've got three Christmas miracles or you. All of them are historical, and all of them were printed about in newspapers after they happened. But, most importantly, all of them will leave you with a warm feeling this holiday season. SOURCES Arnold, Oren. “Six-Day Old Baby Found In Hatbox In Arizona Desert Christmas Eve...” The Tennessean (Nashville, Tennessee) , December 18, 1932. www.news...

I try to keep the main subject of podcast episodes that fall near the holidays a little more upbeat than normal. This latest episode will hopefully be nostalgic for many of you. The date is December 21, 1937, the day "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was released by Walt Disney, the first full-length animated film. SOURCES “Advertisement: Loeb’s.” Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Indiana)...

Can you believe it? I'm finally releasing a new episode! It's a miracle! In this new episode, I'm going to tell you about something that happened on August 22, 1911--something that shocked the world. On that day, the famous Mona Lisa painting was stolen. I'll tell you a little bit about that event, and then share three fun, Additional History stories, too. Enjoy! SOURCES “Advertise...

Today I'll share some of the additional history stories that have stuck with me from the earliest episodes of the podcast.

IT'S THE 200TH EPISODE!!! I can't believe I've made it this far, but since I did, I definitely had to cover the bicentennial celebration of the United States of America for the episode. There was a lot being written about in newspapers that day! SOURCES “41 Years Ago, 4 Bombings Swept up the Seacoast from Boston to New Hampshire.” Boston.com, July 2, 2017. https://www.boston.com/news/h...

It's here! The 8th random clipping episode. I'll share some of the weird, funny, and sad things I've found while researching other episodes. SOURCES Associated Press. “Hydrophobia Victim Poisons 5 With Bite Before Death Comes.” The Miami News (Miami, Florida), September 1, 1928. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Wouldn’t Dream Of It.” The Herald-News (Passaic, New Jersey), October...

On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. Just a few days later, everyone inside the Alamo would be slaughtered by the Mexican army. What else was being reported around the country and world on such a sad day in history? SOURCES “Anti-Masonic Party.” Wikipedia, June 1, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Masonic_Party. “Battle and Revolution.” The Alamo. Accessed June 3,...