Today in History (Intermediate)
From Colombian Independence Day to the first Malaysian astronaut in space – join us as we explore the high and low points in world history, discovering what happened on this day in years past. Join our host Sen on a trip through time, as you practice your English listening skills along the way! We'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Send us an email at podcasting@babbel.com and remember to mention “Today in History (Intermediate)” in the subject line.
Episodes
July 31, 2022 • 7 mins
Fatima Jinnah’s birth, the end of the Malayan Emergency, and unity for African women.
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Useful words
nickname: an informal or fun name given to a person
guerrilla fighters: an unofficial military group which fights against the government or offic...
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Useful words
nickname: an informal or fun name given to a person
guerrilla fighters: an unofficial military group which fights against the government or offic...
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July 30, 2022 • 6 mins
A soccer first, Julia Tsenova’s birth, and a deadly student protest in San Salvador.
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Useful words
contemporary: modern
demonstration: people coming together to show their feelings for a person or cause
peaceful: without violence
repressive: contr...
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Useful words
contemporary: modern
demonstration: people coming together to show their feelings for a person or cause
peaceful: without violence
repressive: contr...
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July 29, 2022 • 4 mins
The death of Vincent van Gogh, and the birth of Indian businessperson J.R.D. Tata.
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Useful words
global enterprise: a company that operates around the world
post-Impressionist: an artist of the Post-Impressionism movement, which focused on emoti...
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Useful words
global enterprise: a company that operates around the world
post-Impressionist: an artist of the Post-Impressionism movement, which focused on emoti...
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July 28, 2022 • 7 mins
Albert Namatjira and Fahmida Riaz are born, and a deadly earthquake hits Tangshan.
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Useful words
citizenship: the status of being recognized as a citizen – a member of a country who has rights
First Nations: people who were the first to live in ...
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Useful words
citizenship: the status of being recognized as a citizen – a member of a country who has rights
First Nations: people who were the first to live in ...
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July 27, 2022 • 4 mins
The births of human rights activist Gisèle Halimi and Malaysia’s first astronaut.
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Useful words
abortion: the ending of a pregnancy so that it doesn’t result in the birth of a child
surgeon: a doctor who is specially trained to perform medical o...
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Useful words
abortion: the ending of a pregnancy so that it doesn’t result in the birth of a child
surgeon: a doctor who is specially trained to perform medical o...
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July 26, 2022 • 6 mins
The birth of Erskine Hawkins, Barbadian labor rebellion, and the No Gun Ri massacre.
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Useful words
reform: a type of change which improves things
labor: relating to work or workers
refugee: a person who is forced to leave their country because of...
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Useful words
reform: a type of change which improves things
labor: relating to work or workers
refugee: a person who is forced to leave their country because of...
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July 25, 2022 • 6 mins
A female cosmonaut, India’s first female president, and activist Askarov’s death.
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Useful words
cosmonaut: a Russian person who is trained to travel into space
agricultural: something relating to or used in farming
to deny: to not allow someone t...
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Useful words
cosmonaut: a Russian person who is trained to travel into space
agricultural: something relating to or used in farming
to deny: to not allow someone t...
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July 24, 2022 • 7 mins
Simón Bolívar’s birth, the Treaty of Lausanne, and the new Gay Liberation Front.
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Useful words
treaty: an official agreement or deal between countries
to address something: to think about and begin to deal with something
to pave the way for somet...
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Useful words
treaty: an official agreement or deal between countries
to address something: to think about and begin to deal with something
to pave the way for somet...
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July 23, 2022 • 7 mins
The Egyptian king is overthrown, Elio Revé dies, and Milošević becomes president.
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Useful words
occupation: the control of an area by a foreign power
to step down: to leave a position
charged: accused of doing something by law
composer: someone wh...
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Useful words
occupation: the control of an area by a foreign power
to step down: to leave a position
charged: accused of doing something by law
composer: someone wh...
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July 22, 2022 • 5 mins
The birth of Emma Lazarus, Pan Yuliang’s death, and same-sex marriage in Argentina.
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Useful words
renowned: famous
nude: naked, without clothing
self-portrait: an image the artist makes of themselves
These events are written in a simple way for in...
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Useful words
renowned: famous
nude: naked, without clothing
self-portrait: an image the artist makes of themselves
These events are written in a simple way for in...
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July 21, 2022 • 6 mins
Russia’s Romanov dynasty begins, Vietnam is split, and Albert Mvumbi Luthuli dies.
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Useful words
dynasty: a series of rulers or leaders from the same family
to conquer: to overcome something by force (e.g. a country)
to extend: to make larger / t...
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Useful words
dynasty: a series of rulers or leaders from the same family
to conquer: to overcome something by force (e.g. a country)
to extend: to make larger / t...
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July 20, 2022 • 6 mins
Protests in Colombia’s capital, a moon landing, and same-sex marriage in Canada.
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Useful words
to televise: to broadcast / to show something on TV
to legalize: to make something legal
nationwide: across the whole country
These events are written i...
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Useful words
to televise: to broadcast / to show something on TV
to legalize: to make something legal
nationwide: across the whole country
These events are written i...
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July 19, 2022 • 6 mins
The birth of Edgar Degas, the end of President Somoza’s rule, and a medical first.
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Useful words
realist: an artist who recreates things exactly as they are in real life
rebel: someone who fights against a leader or ruler
dictatorship: a governme...
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Useful words
realist: an artist who recreates things exactly as they are in real life
rebel: someone who fights against a leader or ruler
dictatorship: a governme...
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July 18, 2022 • 5 mins
Uruguay’s first constitution, an internet photo first and Kim Jong Un increases his power.
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Useful words
constitution: a country’s set of basic laws and the rules of how it should be led
parody: a piece of music or art recreated in a funny way
ra...
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Useful words
constitution: a country’s set of basic laws and the rules of how it should be led
parody: a piece of music or art recreated in a funny way
ra...
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July 17, 2022 • 7 mins
Ismail I and actress Diahann Carroll are born, and the Spanish Civil War begins.
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Useful words
Shah: the title given to a king in Iran
pen name: a fake name used by authors to hide their identity
(right/left) wing: the political position of a pe...
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Useful words
Shah: the title given to a king in Iran
pen name: a fake name used by authors to hide their identity
(right/left) wing: the political position of a pe...
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July 16, 2022 • 6 mins
A kissing ban in England, the birth of Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Czar Nicholas’ death.
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Useful words
plague: a disease which causes a large number of deaths
founded: to found: to create or start an organization, usually with a group of people
Thes...
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Useful words
plague: a disease which causes a large number of deaths
founded: to found: to create or start an organization, usually with a group of people
Thes...
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July 15, 2022 • 5 mins
The vote for British women with Emmeline Pankhurst, and Chinese feminist Qiu Jin.
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Useful words
suffragette: a woman fighting for the right of women to vote in political elections
revolutionary: someone involved in causing big political change
Th...
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Useful words
suffragette: a woman fighting for the right of women to vote in political elections
revolutionary: someone involved in causing big political change
Th...
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July 14, 2022 • 6 mins
Rawya Ateya joins the Egyptian Parliament, Rachel Carson, and Maryam Mirzakhani.
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Useful words
parliament: the group of people who are chosen, or elected, to make the laws for their nation
conservationist: someone involved in conservation — work...
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Useful words
parliament: the group of people who are chosen, or elected, to make the laws for their nation
conservationist: someone involved in conservation — work...
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July 13, 2022 • 7 mins
Ernő Rubik born in Hungary, Wole Soyinka in Nigeria, and Earl Lovelace in Trinidad.
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Useful words
corruption: illegal or dishonest behavior, often by someone in a position of power
rural: relating to the countryside, rather than a city
These even...
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Useful words
corruption: illegal or dishonest behavior, often by someone in a position of power
rural: relating to the countryside, rather than a city
These even...
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July 12, 2022 • 6 mins
The Aboriginal flag, independence for São Tomé and Príncipe, and protests in Mexico.
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Useful words
aboriginal: relating to a person or group of people who were the first to live in a country
coup: a government being suddenly overthrown by a grou...
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Useful words
aboriginal: relating to a person or group of people who were the first to live in a country
coup: a government being suddenly overthrown by a grou...
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