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Join Anna, Leo, & Percy on adventures through the past and learn about fun, important stories that will inspire kids to make a positive impact on the future. Each episode explores people, places, and events from around the globe for an unforgettable, kid-friendly educational experience. Created by Honest History for kids ages 3+ (and their grownups, too).
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- 2 weeks ago15 min
Back to School
Let's head back to school. The 19th and early 20th centuries were periods of great change in U.S. history, and you can bet the classroom looked a lot different back then. Join Anna and Leo as they travel back in time to experience a rural one-room schoolhouse and a bustling city school during the Second Industrial Revolution. Grab your notebooks, Young Historians! Class is in session. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!
- Aug 5, 202617 min
A Trip to the Fair
Have you ever wondered where some of your favorite sweet treats come from? Over a hundred years ago, millions of people traveled to the St. Louis World's Fair to see amazing new inventions and taste some incredible new snacks. From fluffy cotton candy to the very first ice cream cones, it was a festival of delicious discoveries. Join Anna and Leo as they travel back in time to explore the bustling fairgrounds in St. Louis, Missouri. They'll sample these famous foods and even take a spin on the enormous Ferris wheel. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!
- Jul 5, 202616 min
The American Drummer
How would you send a message if phones hadn't been invented yet? During the American Revolution, messages were sent across the battlefield with the beat of a drum. Drummers used music to tell soldiers when to wake up, when to eat, and even when to march into battle. But here's the most amazing part: some of these drummers weren't grown men—they were kids! Some were as young as ten years old, marching alongside the soldiers into dangerous territory to make sure every order was heard. Join Anna and Leo as they travel back in time to meet a young drummer named Stephen Tainter. Don't forget to grab your boots. We've got a long march ahead of us! About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!
- Jun 5, 202619 min
The Turtle: Revolutionary Submarine
How old do you think submarines are? 50 years old? 100 years old? What if we told you they date back all the way to the American Revolution? While George Washington led his army into battle, the inventor David Bushnell was building a secret weapon. It was a tiny, round ship that could dive underwater—armed with a ticking bomb and a glow-in-the-dark compass. Bushnell hoped Washington would use it to fight the British. He called his one-man submarine the "Turtle." Join Anna and Leo as they travel back to 1776. We'll be diving into the murky waters of New York Harbor to join them on the Turtle's very first mission. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!
- May 5, 202617 min
The Kung Fu Legend
Have you ever heard of Kung Fu? If so, you probably have Bruce Lee to thank. Born in San Francisco in 1940, he would grow up to become one of history's most influential martial artists. As a boy, Bruce struggled in school and often found himself in trouble. Determined and tenacious, he would eventually find his passion: acting and Kung Fu. Let's go explore Bruce Lee's fight to become a Hollywood star. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!
- Apr 5, 202617 min
The Pack Horse Library
During the Great Depression, a group of brave librarians set out on a mission. Rain or shine, they loaded up their saddlebags with books and rode horses up steep, dangerous trails. They needed to reach families living in the most remote corners of the Appalachian Mountains. For many children, these traveling libraries were the only way they could get their hands on a book. Join Anna and Leo as they hitch a ride with a brave librarian to learn all about the Pack Horse Library Project. Giddy up, Young Historians! We've got a steep climb ahead of us. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!
- Mar 5, 202619 min
A Dodo Mystery
Have you ever heard of the dodo? This flightless bird once lived on an island off the coast of Africa. But less than a century after humans arrived, the dodo was gone. You might have heard that humans ate all the dodos because they were too delicious. But is that the real story? Join Anna and Leo as they travel back in time to uncover the truth about this fascinating bird and solve the puzzle of how it vanished. It's time to put your detective hats back on, young historians! We're about to solve a dodo mystery. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!
- Feb 5, 202617 min
The Fearless Aviator: Bessie Coleman
Have you ever seen a plane soaring overhead and thought, "I want to do that"? That's exactly what Bessie Coleman thought when she heard tales of daring World War I pilots. But for a Black woman in 1920s America, making that dream come true was nearly impossible. Join Anna and Leo as they follow the incredible journey of Bessie Coleman–the first African American woman and first Native American to take to the skies. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!
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