Explore every episode of the podcast Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Exploring Galileo’s Workshop | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:10:05 | |
In this historical fiction episode, two young Italians take a fascinating journey into Galileo's workshop, the very space where modern science was born. We'll explore the tools and instruments he used to revolutionize our understanding of the universe, from his famous telescope to lesser-known inventions. Discover how Galileo’s relentless curiosity and groundbreaking experiments in this humble workshop laid the foundation for modern physics and astronomy. Join us as we step back in time to experience the environment that fostered some of the greatest scientific advancements in history. 📺 YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Simone Biles: A Gymnast's Journey | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:11:43 | |
Simone Biles, often hailed as the greatest gymnast of all time, has redefined what it means to be a champion both in and out of the gym. This episode dives into her extraordinary journey, from her early days in the sport to her historic Olympic performances. We also explore her decision to prioritize mental health, a move that sparked global conversations about the pressures faced by athletes. Join us as we celebrate Simone Biles' incredible legacy, her impact on the sport, and the barriers she's broken along the way. 📺 YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Sacajawea's Story: A Trailblazer's Tale | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:07:53 | |
In this historical fiction episode, join us as we learn about the remarkable life of Sacajawea, the Shoshone woman who played a pivotal role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Tune in to discover the inspiring story of a true trailblazer who bridged cultures and helped chart the course of exploration in the early 19th century. 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Big Ben | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:11:18 | |
Learn about the massive clock tower and landmark in London called "Big Ben." Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Jeep the Flying Coyote | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:08:38 | |
Learn about Jeep, the pet coyote, who followed his owner John Crump across the sea and flew with him on missions during World War II. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Irish History, Traditions and Folklore | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:10:08 | |
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, learn about Irish history, traditions, and folklore. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Jim Thorpe | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:08:54 | |
Learn about the American athlete and Olympic gold medalist. Of the Sac and Fox Nation, Thorpe was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States in the Olympics. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Lost City of Atlantis | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:10:23 | |
Learn about the mysterious civilization written about by Plato and the search to find the ruins of the lost city. In the episode, we ask the big question of whether Atlantis was real or just a myth. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Grace O'Malley, Irish Pirate Queen | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:09:56 | |
Learn about the fierce Irish landowner and head of the O'Malley Dynasty in West Ireland. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Rachel Carson | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:11:03 | |
Learn about the passionate conservationist, marine biologist, and author of Silent Spring who helped advanced the global environmentalist movement. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Anthony van Leeuwenhoek | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:10:41 | |
Learn about the 18th century Dutch microbiologist best known for the extraordinary microscopes he built and his study of microscopic biological life. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Seven Wonders of the Natural World | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:12:50 | |
Learn about the Seven Wonders of the Natural World: The Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, Aurora Borealis, Rio Harbour, Victoria Falls, Paricutin Volcano, and The Great Barrier Reef. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Groundhog Day | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:09:37 | |
Learn about the history of Groundhog Day, from the early Celtic tradition to the big party that happens every year in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Marine Biologist's Adventure: The Octopus | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:08:40 | |
Join fictional marine biologist Emme as she embarks on a thrilling underwater adventure. Emme takes us deep into the ocean's mysterious depths, where she encounters an extraordinary octopus. Dive beneath the waves, where science meets the secrets of the sea. 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Desmond Tutu | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:10:08 | |
Learn about Desmond Tutu, the South African Anglican bishop, who worked against apartheid and racism and eventually won the Nobel Peace Prize. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Lunar Chinese New Year | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:10:54 | |
Learn about all of the traditions and customs surrounding the Chinese New Year. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Smallpox Vaccine | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:10:07 | |
Learn about the history of smallpox and the innovative scientists who helped create the smallpox vaccination. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Climbing Mount Everest | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:09:44 | |
Learn about the history of people who have climbed Mount Everest and the local sherpas who have helped them do so. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| New Year's Eve Around The World | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:09:50 | |
Learn how people celebrate New Year's Eve across the world. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Christmas Traditions Q&A | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:09:25 | |
Discover a few answers to questions about Christmas traditions with us. What is figgy pudding? What are sugar plums? Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Winter Holidays Around the World | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:09:52 | |
Learn about winter holiday traditions around the world such as Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, St. Nicholas Day, Ligligan Parul, Las Posadas, and Krampusnacht. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Unsinkable Sam the Battleship Cat | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:11:09 | |
Learn about the legendary cat who survived multiple battles during World War II in Europe. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Midnight Ride of Sybil Ludington | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:08:18 | |
Learn about the young heroine of the American Revolution, who rode over 40 miles alone in total darkness to warn fellow New York patriots of an impending British invasion. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Native Americans in North America [Rerelease] | 25 Nov 2022 | 00:19:27 | |
In honor of Native American Heritage this month, we wanted to combine and rerelease our past episodes about Native Americans in North America. Learn about how they first reached North America across the Bering Strait and spread out across the continent into their diversity of cultures and languages and became the people we know today. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Brothers Grimm: Masters of the Fairy Tale | 20 May 2024 | 00:10:15 | |
Step into the magical world of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, the famous brothers who collected some of the coolest fairy tales ever! In this episode, we'll discover how they found these stories and why they loved sharing them. We’ll also learn about what life was like in Germany back when the Grimms were kids, and get to know some super interesting facts about the real versions of stories like Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel, which are a bit different from the ones we know today. Join us for a fun adventure into the past with The Brothers Grimm! 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Voyage of the Mayflower | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:11:19 | |
Learn more about the famous voyage that carried pilgrims from England to America in 1620. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Frederick Douglass | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:10:50 | |
Learn about the trying and extraordinary life of the former slave turned abolitionist, writer, and statesman. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| William and Caroline Herschel | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:11:21 | |
Learn about the famous brother and sister astronomers who changed history with the invention of new telescopes and the discovery of many new stars, nebulae, and comets. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Isaac Newton | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:11:05 | |
Learn about the famous mathemetician, physicist, and discoverer of the laws of motion. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Bicycles | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:09:53 | |
Learn about the history of the bicycle including early versions called the laufmachine and penny-farthing, and inventors such as Karl Drais and Karl Kech. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| King Ludwig II and Neuschwanstein Castle | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:08:52 | |
Learn about the creative ruler who with his wild imagination designed Neuschwanstein Castle in present-day Germany. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Elizabeth "Betty" McIntosh | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:08:12 | |
Learn about the clever writer and World War 2 spy for the OSS, Elizabeth "Betty" McIntosh. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Sally Ride | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:12:10 | |
Learn about the physicist and astronaut, Sally Ride, who became the first American woman to fly in space. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Whales and Dolphins | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:11:18 | |
Learn about these amazing marine mammals, some of the most intelligent and graceful animals on earth. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Navajo Code Talkers | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:10:14 | |
Learn about communications during World War II and the Native American code talkers who sent secret messages during the Pacific Theater. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| All Hands on Deck: The Origins of Sailor Slang | 18 May 2024 | 00:09:08 | |
Dive into the captivating world of sailor slang on this nautical journey through language! In this episode, we explore the fascinating origins and evolution of the unique vocabulary used by sailors throughout history. Discover how terms that once echoed across ship decks have seamlessly woven their way into everyday conversation. We’ll break down some of the most interesting phrases, like “batten down the hatches” and “know the ropes,” learning not only their original meanings but also how they've adapted over time. 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:12:57 | |
Learn more about Queen Elizabeth II and the celebration of her 70th year of reign also called the "Platinum Jubilee". Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Benjamin Banneker | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:10:10 | |
Learn about the brilliant African-American naturalist, mathematician, astronomer and almanac author. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Antikythera Mechanism | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:10:35 | |
Learn about the ancient Greek astronomical analog computer discovered in a shipwreck off the island of Antikythera. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Indus Valley Civilization | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:09:47 | |
Learn about the advanced Bronze Age culture and civilization located in South Asia. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Dragons | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:10:10 | |
Learn more about the history of these mythical, fearsome creatures across many cultures throughout time. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Grimké Sisters | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:09:58 | |
Learn about Sarah and Angelina Grimke, the southern suffragists, and abolitionists, who spoke out against slavery during the 1800s. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Oregon Trail | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:09:47 | |
Learn about the famous trail that pioneers in the early United States traveled to settle the West. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Louis Pasteur | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:10:50 | |
Learn about the French chemist and microbiologist known for his discoveries in fields such as vaccination, fermentation, and pasteurization. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Unicorns | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:09:59 | |
Learn about the history of these mythical creatures and how they came to fill the imagination of many cultures across the world! Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Dippy the Dinosaur | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:08:54 | |
Learn about "Dippy the Dinosaur", the diplodocus discovered on July 4th, 1899 in Wyoming, USA. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Disney Imagineering: Innovators of Fantasy and Fun | 13 May 2024 | 00:08:47 | |
Join us in this enchanting episode where we dive deep into the world of Disney Imagineering. Explore the blend of creativity, technology, and storytelling that brings Disney parks and attractions to life. We'll uncover the history, innovations, and the talented Imagineers who dream up these magical experiences. Whether it's the adrenaline-pumping thrill of Space Mountain or the detailed storytelling of the Haunted Mansion, learn how these iconic creations are imagined and engineered. 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Wangari Maathai | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:11:03 | |
Learn about the Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner, her childhood in Kenya, and her efforts to lessen suffering and protect the environment in Kenya. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Major Taylor | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:10:30 | |
Learn about the famous cyclist Marshall "Major" Taylor. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Skyscrapers | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:11:21 | |
Learn about the history of tall buildings and skyscrapers from Ancient Egypt and Rome to the modern-day metropolis. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||