Close your eyes and imagine you are sitting in a stadium with crowds of people all around you. You smell buttery popcorn and freshly cooked hot dogs. “Peanuts! Popcorn!” A vendor yells from across the aisle. “Get your peanuts, popcorn!” As everyone gets seated there...
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Bedtime HistoryHistory of the Olympics and the First Modern Olympics for Kids
Have you ever been in front of a crowd? If you have, what did it feel like? Can you imagine thousands of people watching you, waiting to see what you do? Also imagine if you were competing in your favorite sport. That sounds really intimidating, doesn’t it? This is...
Siddhartha Gautama Buddha For Kids
Who was Siddhartha Gautama? Imagine you're a prince or a princess, living in a giant, luxurious palace. There your parents make sure that you have everything you could ever want or need: lots of toys, fine clothes, and the best education. You're surrounded by...
The History of Charlemagne for Kids
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a king? Would it be an easy life for a hard one? Would you just do whatever you please, or would you work to make your kingdom a better place for the people living in it? Today we’re going to learn about Charlemagne,...
The History of the Pyramids of Egypt for Kids
Imagine the year is 1932 and you are in Egypt with a team of archaeologists exploring the ancient pyramids. As you enter a dark dark hallway, you use torches to light the way. Ahead is your guide, a local Egyptian, who is showing the way deeper and deeper...
Alternative Energy & Renewable Energy for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine that you’re living in a futuristic city. Looking at the horizon, you can see towering wind turbines gently rotating in the wind. On the other side, you can see a whole field of solar panels. A nearby dam uses river water to produce even...
Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Making of Hamilton
Learn about Lin-Manuel Miranda, the talented rapper and songwriter, who produced the Tony award-winning musical Hamilton and In the Heights.
Tim Berners-Lee and the Invention of the Internet for Kids
How are you listening to this podcast today? On a computer, a cell phone, or a smart home device like Alexa? Whatever device you’re using, it connects to the internet. The internet is central to so many things we do today, but have you ever wondered what exactly it...
History of Thomas Edison for Kids
Take a moment to cover your ears so you can't hear anything. How does it feel to not be able to hear anything? It would be difficult to know what was going on and to be able to communicate with others, right? Tonight, we are going to talk about a very successful...
History of Chuck Berry for Kids
Imagine you are inside of a music hall. The room is dark and a stage light is projecting down onto a red curtain. As you sit looking at the stage, a drum beat starts up. It’s loud and it’s fast and has a rhythm and blues beat. Next you hear an...