Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories For Kids

Learn about Balto, Togo, Blackie, Fox, and the other Siberian huskies and mushers who saved Alaskans during the serum run of 1925.

Learn about Satoshi Tajiri and the creation of the video game Pokemon and the subsequent success of the card game and other media.

Learn about world famous stone portraits such as The Great Sphinx of Giza, The Olmec Heads in Mexico, Nemrut Dag, Bayon Temple, Easter Island Heads, The Devil Heads, and Decebalus Rex in Romania.

Learn about the famous Italian city built on water, from its founding to its notoriety as a tourist destination around the world.

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Learn about the rise to fame of the professional wrestler and actor, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Learn about the young girl from Compton, California, who became the greatest tennis player of all time.

Learn about the massive clock tower and landmark in London called "Big Ben."

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.

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, learn about Irish history, traditions, and folklore.

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.

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.

Learn about the fierce Irish landowner and head of the O'Malley Dynasty in West Ireland.

Learn about the passionate conservationist, marine biologist, and author of Silent Spring who helped advanced the global environmentalist movement.

Learn about the 18th century Dutch microbiologist best known for the extraordinary microscopes he built and his study of microscopic biological life.

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. 

Learn about the history of Groundhog Day, from the early Celtic tradition to the big party that happens every year in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Learn about Desmond Tutu, the South African Anglican bishop, who worked against apartheid and racism and eventually won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Learn about all of the traditions and customs surrounding the Chinese New Year.Submit your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7

Learn about the history of smallpox and the innovative scientists who helped create the smallpox vaccination.