History
There are still roughly 300 each season, or one every four to five games.
7 months ago
Frederick Douglass’ descendant delivers free memoirs to Philly students
Against the backdrop of recent book bans, Kevin Douglass Greene's efforts have been highlighted as a way to help preserve American history.
7 months ago
Listen 1:33Why do we leap day? We remind you (so you can forget for another 4 years)
The Hebrew, Chinese and Buddhist calendars, among others, have long contained entire leap months. The West is no stranger to leap years either.
7 months ago
Decade’s old missing person case solved after relative uploads DNA to genealogy site
Sandra Young's identity was discovered through advanced DNA technology, which has helped solve stubborn cold cases in recent years.
7 months ago
Before it was PHL, this patch of land was home to hogs and the world’s biggest shipyard
Hog Island transitioned from its farming past and the country’s industrial future.
7 months ago
What’s Your Most Unpopular Philly Opinion?, Toxic Turf
Studio 2 almost broke the internet when Avi asked for unpopular opinions about Philly. From dissing cheesesteaks to questioning the hype around the Rocky statue, we discuss.
Air Date: February 22, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:11Descendants of Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and more attended a White House ceremony to honor their families’ legacy and impact on the country.
8 months ago
Listen 1:2760 years after the ‘64 Phillies collapse, does “negadelphia” still exist?
For some Philly sports fans, 1964 started decades of pessimistic fandom.
8 months ago
Lincoln University explores the Black diaspora via sugar cane
Premiering Wednesday at Lincoln University, a multidisciplinary performance explores the Black Diaspora through the lens of sugar cane.
8 months ago
In historians’ Presidents Day survey, Biden vs. Trump is not a close call
A survey of historians and presidential experts ranks President Biden in 14th place all-time. Former President Donald Trump came in last.
8 months ago
The Raab Collection of suburban Philadelphia is asking $45,000 for the 1865 letter signed by a president “who had no idea his days were numbered.”
8 months ago
Listen 2:08If it makes you happy: Constitution Center CEO’s book pursues American happiness
"The Pursuit of Happiness" traces the moral philosophy that drove the Founding Fathers.
8 months ago
Philadelphia’s Black, queer history is rich, and these historians want more people to know about it
A pair of Philadelphia historians are working to amplify the lesser-known history of Black, queer figures of Philadelphia and keep their stories alive for the next generation.
8 months ago
Listen 2:02A groundbreaking Iranian cultural event fell to the Islamic Revolution. Now, the Philly arts center is remembering the Shiraz International Arts Fest.
8 months ago
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