When was Ada Lovelace born? Augusta Ada Byron was born December 10, 1815, in London, England. Her father was Lord Byron, a world-famous poet -- and her mother was Lady Anne Isabella Byron. Only a few weeks after Ada was born her parents separated and her father left...
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Bedtime HistoryUnsinkable Sam the Battleship Cat
Tonight, we’re going to hear the tale of a very special animal. One that is smart and cunning and likes to roam around at night. One with keen eyesight, superior stalking skills, and sharp claws that can quickly capture its prey. Do you know what it is? No, it’s...
History of Nikola Tesla for Kids
Tesla Car Company Have you ever heard of a Tesla car? Teslas are very fast cars, but unlike most sports cars, Teslas are electric-powered not gas-powered. Teslas are becoming very popular because they are one way to prevent carbon emissions and help the environment....
History of Zeppelins for Kids
Imagine you are soaring above the earth in a giant airship... This airship is filled with hydrogen gas that allows it to float in the sky. You’re inside the cabin of the airship with the other passengers who excitedly look at the surrounding clouds and land far below....
The Invention of Lego and the History of Ole Kirk Christiansen for Kids
Learn about the history of Ole Kirk Christiansen and the invention of Lego by he and his sons.
Voyage of the Mayflower for Kids
Happy fall everyone! You might have noticed a sudden, slight chill in the air at night or the changing of the leaves on the trees. Maybe where you live, the leaves are changing from bright green to blazing red, orange, and yellow. In America, the...
History of William and Caroline Herschel for Kids
Do you have a brother or sister? Younger or older, you probably know that siblings can be complicated. They can be annoying at times, but they can also be a lot of fun. They’re around when your friends can’t be. They can team up with you to lobby your parents for...
History of Isaac Newton for Kids
Have you ever wondered what makes a rainbow? This is a question that many children wonder about, and now, most parents have a ready answer (though some might encourage you to guess anyways!). But in the past, people didn’t know how these beautiful arcs of color formed...
History of Bicycles for Kids
Until the 19th century, horses were the easiest and cheapest way for most people to get around, other than on foot! But in the early decades of the 19th century, strange things began happening. The summer of 1815 never seemed to come. It was cold and rainy in July....
History of King Ludwig II and Neuschwanstein Castle for Kids
Good evening! How would you like to go on an adventure to a beautiful kingdom with a mountain-top castle glowing in the moonlight? This magical kingdom is called Schwangau [Shwang-gow] and it is far, far away in the lush countryside of Germany. And...