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Paul Revere is on his way to Concord! Does he make it? Find out on this week’s episode of Did This Happen?!
- Added: Aug 16, 2012
- Length: 01:02
One if by land. Two if by sea. Pretty simple right? Maybe not so much as we find out on this week’s episode of Did This Happen?!
- Added: Aug 16, 2012
- Length: 01:00
On his historical voyage to the New World Christopher Columbus was very eager to find land. We take a look at one of the possible reasons for that ...
- Added: Aug 16, 2012
- Length: 01:02
Edison invented the light, but did you know he also came up with the first string of them and hung them outside his lab in New Jersey? We explore t...
- Added: Aug 15, 2012
- Length: 01:00
Sarah Bernhardt was a world renowned actress and in this episode of Did This Happen? we visit her backstage on the evening of her American Stage de...
- Added: Aug 15, 2012
- Length: 01:00
Francis Scott Key wrote what would become the National Anthem for the United States. The question is, is what we sing now in the form he meant it t...
Bought by RadioStPete Florida
- Added: Aug 15, 2012
- Length: 01:00
- Purchases: 1
Abner Doubleday. Civil War General and baseball inventor? Explore how Doubleday may have become associated with America’s Pasttime in this episode ...
- Added: Aug 15, 2012
- Length: 01:00
Is the classic rhyme MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB based on actual events? We explore this possibility in today’s episode of Did This Happen?!
- Added: Aug 15, 2012
- Length: 01:00
Every year a large ball drops in Times Square to usher in the New Year. We take a look at the beginings of that tradition in today’s episode of Did...
- Added: Aug 15, 2012
- Length: 01:00
Did Clement Clarke Moore get his inspiration from real life stories? We explore that on today’s episode of Did This Happen?!
- Added: Aug 15, 2012
- Length: 01:00
Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley came up with the very first Christmas cards. But exactly why did they do so? Find out on today’s episode o...
Bought by WRVO Public Media
- Added: Aug 15, 2012
- Length: 01:00
- Purchases: 1
In December of 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. In this episode of Did This Happen? we are there to get their first impressions of their...
- Added: Aug 15, 2012
- Length: 01:00
In 1927, balloons of cartoon characters were introduced to the Macy’s Thanksgving Day Parade! Find out what happened to those balloons when they we...
- Added: Aug 15, 2012
- Length: 01:00
In 1939, President Franklin Delano actually moved Thanksgiving up a week! Find out the reasons why in this episode of Did This Happen?!
- Added: Aug 15, 2012
- Length: 01:00
Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Belfast, Northern Ireland: with music from: The Mighty Regis, Dennis Agajanian, Barbarian Pipe Band, Weiss and Red...
- Added: Jun 14, 2012
- Length: 29:32
A tribute show to the former host and creator of Soul Train, Don Cornelius.
Bought by 88.5 JAZZ FM Erie's Jazz Station
- Added: Apr 24, 2012
- Length: 59:07
- Purchases: 1
These bands are still playing and/or touring with either one or no original band members.
Bought by 88.5 JAZZ FM Erie's Jazz Station
- Added: Apr 24, 2012
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 1
Planetary scientist Alan Stern thinks that when astronomers decide what is or isn't a planet, the criteria should be simple.
Bought by WEZU, Radio Newark, KRUA, KOSU, Kansas Public Radio and more
- Added: Apr 22, 2011
- Length: 01:27
- Purchases: 6
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson says that when scientist Ernest Rutherford discovered that atoms were made mostly of empty space, he was afraid ...
Bought by WEZU, Radio Newark, KRUA, KOSU, and PRX Remix
- Added: Apr 22, 2011
- Length: 01:29
- Purchases: 5
We conclude our study-abroad discussion as guest Dr. Ronald Méndez-Clark and students Gina, Guillemette, Elizabeth, and Albert share their favorite...
- Added: Apr 08, 2011
- Length: 11:50
In this Arts & Cultural Heritage news feature, Jeff Carmack explores an innovative arts program which has taken root at the Eastside Boys & Girls C...
- Added: Apr 01, 2011
- Length: 30:23
On December 25, 1776, George Washington crossed the Delaware River in what has become one of history’s most famous boat rides! Listen in moment bef...
- Added: Oct 04, 2010
- Length: 01:00
What was Sameul F.B. Morse like as a teenager? Find out in today’s episode of Did This Happen?!
- Added: Oct 04, 2010
- Length: 01:00
General George Armstrong Custer made his last stand at Little Big Horn. I this episode of Did This Happen? we hear the moments leading up to that f...
- Added: Oct 04, 2010
- Length: 01:00
On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave his, now famous, Gettysburg Address. We take you to the moments before the president took the ...
- Added: Oct 04, 2010
- Length: 01:00
