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When was the last time you wrote a poem that got you thrown in prison? For most people, the answer is . . . never. However, this story is about a man from Ukraine whose poetry upset Russia so much that Tsar Nicholas I threw him in prison. This man was Taras Shevchenko. Join host Ben Brainard and explore the long and difficult history between Ukraine and Russia through the eyes of an artist who brought recognition to the suffering his people faced under Russian rule in the 19th century. It's an important story that gives context to the current War in Ukraine and examines the relationship between two countries whose people have much in common, yet have been treated very differently from one another. It's also a story that will help you understand some of the difficult realities of their relationship today.

About the Host

Ben Brainard is originally from Daytona Beach and has toured across the country. He's also produced several shows for Army Reserve units. During quarantine, Ben found viral success producing "The Table," a sketch comedy series about how the various states of the US are handling current events.

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.

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This episode was written by Brooke Knight and produced by Randall Lawrence. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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Have you ever wondered how people invest in stocks? Part of that answer comes from a story more than 130 years old. It's the story of Charles Henry Dow. Join host Kenny Malone and let's dive into the story of Dow and his famous creation, the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Dow started his career as a journalist and through his work, he discovered the fascinating world of Wall Street and stock investments. He decided to create an average that people still use today to gauge the performance of the stock market. But, he didn't stop there. Ever heard of the Wall Street Journal? Yep, Dow started that too. So, let's go learn more about these creations that people are still using today to make money.

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Kenny Malone is a correspondent for NPR's Planet Money podcast. Before that, he was a reporter for WNYC's Only Human podcast. Before that, he was a reporter for Miami's WLRN. And before that, he was a reporter for his friend T.C.'s homemade newspaper, Neighborhood News.

Kenny's stories have investigated everything from abuse in Florida's assisted living facilities to health hackers building their own pancreas to the origins of seemingly made-up holidays like National Raisin Day. Or National Golf Day. Or National Splurge Day.

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.

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This episode was written by Heidi Coburn and produced by Randall Lawrence. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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Have you ever been upset because of something that happened to your friends or family? How did you help them? Join host Julia Corral and learn about a woman who spoke out against the injustices that her people faced. Rigoberta Menchú Tum was born in a small village in Guatemala. As descendants of the indiginous Maya, the people in her village faced persecution from the descendants of the Spaniards. As she grew up, Rigoberta spoke out about these injustices and eventually won a Nobel Peace Prize for her work. Discover this incredible story of a woman not afraid to ask for a better life.

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Julia Corral is based out of the PNW. She is a Latina host and producer, and she focuses on featuring underrepresented voices. Julia has sat on different panels in Portland talking about diversity. When she isn't working, she is with her husband and dog eating and exploring, but mostly eating.

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.

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This episode was written by Heidi Coburn and produced by Randall Lawrence. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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Do you love nature and animals? Do you love to write? As a young girl, Rachel Carson was fascinated by the ocean, sea creatures, and writing. Join host Amanda Arnold and discover the amazing story of a woman who changed the world through her love of science and writing. As a scientist, Rachel Carson became aware of dangerous new pesticides being used in farming. In this episode, explore her incredible journey to expose the harmful effects of these chemicals by using her knack for writing, combined with her love for nature. It's a story of combining your passions and using them to change the world.

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Amanda Arnold is a comedian from Portland, OR. She's traveled across the country and performed for the first time in front of an audience at just eight years old.

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.

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This episode was written by Heidi Coburn and produced by Randall Lawrence. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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Have you ever been homesick? What if you weren't allowed to go back home? Join host Cliff Taylor and explore the brave tale of Standing Bear, chief of the Ponca, and the incredible story of his people's journey to freedom. After the U.S. government forced them to leave home, Standing Bear stood up for his people and through sheer will and determination, fought to return home. It's time to discover the incredible story passed down from generation to generation. It's a story of justice and one people's pursuit of happiness.

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Cliff Taylor is an enrolled member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. He spent his childhood growing up in the small town of Columbus, Nebraska (yes, named after that dude), partaking in the bliss of youth, and always rowing his canoe of art forward into the ever-present beauty of life. His unpublished books include a gargantuan memoir, Special Dogs, a micro-memoir about the Sundance and the little people, and more.

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.

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This episode was written by Heidi Coburn and produced by Randall Lawrence. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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You've probably heard about Harriet Tubman's brave journey as the leader of the Underground Railroad leading enslaved people to freedom. But did you know that she was also a spy for the Union army during the American Civil War? Join host Mia Jackson and discover the story of Ms. Tubman's secret mission for the North, and how her heroic actions during this mission saved the lives of more than 800 enslaved people. It's time to explore the incredible story of the Combahee River Raid.

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Mia Jackson is a bonafide Georgia peach (that's Georgian for "native"). She has appeared on Last Comic Standing, and has a half-hour special on both Epix & Comedy Central.

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.

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This episode was written by Heidi Coburn and produced by Randall Lawrence. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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Do you enjoy going to the movies or seeing live performances? Join host Shain Brenden and learn about one of the best actors to ever live—someone you've probably never even heard of. Ira Aldridge was a Shakespearean actor born in New York who moved to London in the 1800s to pursue his dreams of acting in plays. Why did he move to London? As a Black actor, Aldridge faced many prejudices in his home country and decided to risk it all to move abroad where he had more opportunities at the time. It's time for an adventure to learn about his incredible story.

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Shain Brenden is a comedian, actor, and writer from Portland, Oregon. He hosted the PBS docu-series, "American Veteran," and was the co-host of the NBC Sports show, "Blazers Outsiders."

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.

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This episode was written by Heidi Coburn and produced by Randall Lawrence. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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Do you love buried treasure and finding objects from long ago that have a story to tell? Imagine growing up and becoming a professional treasure seeker (well, kind of). Join archaeologist Annelise Baer and adventure through one of history's greatest finds—an enormous boat buried next to Akhet-Khufu, the incredible pyramid built for Khufu, an ancient Egyptian king. Discover the incredible artifacts uncovered during the excavation and learn about the methods used by archaeologists to provide clues to the past. There are still unanswered questions that are being solved today—can you help decipher the clues?

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Annelise Baer is an archaeologist and producer from Los Angeles. She holds a BA in Classical Civilizations with a minor in Archaeology from Loyola Marymount University, and a MA in Archaeology for Screen Media from the University of Bristol. She combines her unique skills and experience from over a decade in both the entertainment industry and the archaeological/academic world to help create interesting, engaging and exciting factual programming that brings stories from the past to a 21st century audience.

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.

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This episode was written by Heidi Coburn and produced by Randall Lawrence. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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Have you ever ridden a Ferris wheel? Or chewed on a piece of Juicy Fruit gum or turned on a lightbulb? Join host JoAnn Schinderle and explore the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, where all of these items and many more debuted. From Nikola Tesla's life-changing AC electricity to hot air balloons, the incredible inventions and ideas from this once-in-a-lifetime experience changed the way we live today. Along with the good, discover the harder truths about America in the late 19th century and learn about the fight for equality at the fair.

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JoAnn Schinderle is a stand up comic, actress, writer, and live show producer living in Los Angeles, but she will never let you forget her sturdy Midwestern roots. She has high hopes of landing her dream job of writing inspirational quotes into all product packaging.

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 honesthistorymag.com and @honesthistory.

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This episode was written by Heidi Coburn and produced by Randall Lawrence. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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Do you know what Australian food is? Kangaroo, bush carrot and quandong are just the beginning. Join host Pete Campbell and discover the fascinating history of the Aboriginal Australians and their delicious cuisine. For more than 50,000 years, the First People cultivated and cared for their native land, developing some tasty recipes along the way. Learn about the evolution of the cuisine through the period of British colonization and the incredible ways in which the Aboriginal Australians have been fighting for the past 200 years to keep their culture alive.

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Pete Campbell is a self-taught cook and finalist from MasterChef Australia. After hanging up his suit and tie, Pete sought a more laid back and creative way to make a living, opening a coffee shop and retraining as a tattoo artist before pursuing a culinary career. Pete is a lover of classic cuisines and works as a full-time chef in Sydney, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.

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 written by Heidi Coburn and produced by Randall Lawrence. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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