Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families Podcast
1) Who Was Benjamin Franklin?
Travel back in time to meet Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most famous inventors and thinkers. Discover how he helped start the first public library and even invented the lightning rod. Learn abo...Show More
2) The Magic of Broadway: NYC's Theater History
Discover the exciting world of Broadway in New York City, where magic happens on stage. Learn how Broadway began over a hundred years ago with small theaters and grew into the famous place it is today...Show More
3) The Mysterious Mound Builders of Cahokia
Long before European contact, the city of Cahokia near modern-day St. Louis was home to a powerful Mississippian civilization. With massive earth mounds, plazas, and trade routes, Cahokia was one of t...Show More
4) Brooklyn Bridge: Building the Impossible
The Brooklyn Bridge changed the face of New York City—and of bridge-building itself. Completed in 1883, it was the longest suspension bridge of its time, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. Built with ...Show More
5) The Curiosity of Aristotle
Aristotle was one of the greatest thinkers in history. A student of Plato and teacher to Alexander the Great, he wrote about science, ethics, government, and more. His methods of observation and logic...Show More
6) Christopher Columbus: Sailing Into the Unknown
Join us as we set sail across the ocean to learn about Christopher Columbus and his famous journey in 1492! What was he looking for, and what did he actually find? We’ll discover amazing facts, bust s...Show More
7) The Courage of Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt redefined what it meant to be First Lady. A powerful voice for human rights, she fought for justice, equality, and peace both in the U.S. and around the world. After FDR’s death, she...Show More
8) Writing in Clay: The Story of Cuneiform
Cuneiform is one of the oldest systems of writing in the world, first used in ancient Mesopotamia over 5,000 years ago. Written on clay tablets with a wedge-shaped tool, it was used to record everythi...Show More
9) Jose Rizal: Hero of the Phillipines
Meet José Rizal, a brave and smart hero from the Philippines! He loved to read and write, and he used his words to help his country. Rizal dreamed of a place where everyone could be free and happy. Di...Show More
10) The Rise of Cyrus the Great and the Persian Empire
Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Persian Empire, one of the largest and most influential empires in history. Known for his military brilliance, innovative leadership, and policies of tolerance, ...Show More