ABOUT THE RETROSPECT

On This Day in History…

Ever wondered what life was like for people in the past? What discoveries were made? What sports moments touched people’s spirits? What legendary albums were released? What life-changing inventions were patented? What political events changed the world? The Retrospect is a free daily email newsletter focused on answering the question, “What happened today in history?” Each day, you’ll learn about a new historic event that occurred on the same day the email is sent — it could be from thousands of years ago or less than a hundred!

Our small team is passionate about history. Each email is meticulously researched using reputable sources to bring you the most accurate and fascinating content each day. We also make sure to cover a wide range of topics to keep things interesting. You’ll always learn something new and fascinating from our emails! Ready to start learning more about history? Sign up for our free email newsletter today.