Travel back to ancient Egypt and discover the fascinating story of the Great Library of Alexandria, one of the most famous libraries in history.

A magical fall story for kids about a young girl who discovers the first red leaf of autumn and learns that change can bring beautiful new beginnings.

Have you ever guessed the wrong suspect in a mystery story? You may have been fooled by a red herring!

In this History Sode, we'll uncover the surprising history behind one of the world's most famous storytelling techniques. Discover where the phrase "red herring" came from, how it became part of mystery writing, and why authors use misleading clues to keep readers guessing until the very end. Along the way, we'll learn how detectives, historians, and curious readers all use careful observation to separate real clues from clever distractions.

Join us for the final chapter of The Secret in the Marigold Journal, a cozy summer mystery about friendship, curiosity, and how even the smallest acts of kindness can leave a lasting legacy.

Thank you for sharing this four-part adventure with us. We hope you'll continue joining us each Tuesday as we turn the page to even more original stories.

In this History Sode, we'll travel through thousands of years of history to discover how messages were carried by ancient messengers, horseback riders, ships, trains, and airplanes long before the internet existed. We'll explore how communication has changed over time and why receiving a handwritten letter still feels so special today.

Sophie and Oliver's search for answers takes them beyond Marigold Manor and into a forgotten garden hidden behind old stone walls. As they uncover new clues left by Eleanor Finch more than one hundred years ago, they begin to realize that this mystery may never have been about treasure at all.

A weathered fountain, a hidden inscription, and one final clue point them toward someone who may hold the answers they've been searching for.

Can they solve the mystery before summer comes to an end?

Join us for Chapter Three of The Secret in the Marigold Journal.

Before GPS, smartphones, and road signs, how did people find their way around the world?

Join us as we travel through thousands of years of history to discover how maps evolved from ancient clay tablets and hand-drawn coastlines to the digital maps we use every day. Along the way, we'll meet early mapmakers, explore the Age of Exploration, learn about cartographers, and uncover the truth behind the famous phrase "Here Be Dragons."

The mystery continues!

After discovering Eleanor Finch's century-old journal, Sophie is determined to find the mysterious Marigold Manor. Alongside her new friend Oliver, she follows the journal's clues to a forgotten house hidden at the end of Briar Lane.

Inside the overgrown gardens, the two friends uncover an old iron box hidden beneath an ancient sundial. But instead of treasure, they find something even more mysterious—a hand-drawn map that's missing half of its pieces.

What happened to the rest of the map, and where will the clues lead next?

Continue the adventure in Chapter Two of The Secret in the Marigold Journal.

In this History Sode, we'll travel to Edinburgh, Scotland, to uncover the fascinating history of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Discover how just eight uninvited theater groups in 1947 helped create what is now the largest performing arts festival in the world. Along the way, we'll stroll down the Royal Mile, learn about street performers, storytellers, musicians, actors, and discover how creativity helped bring people together after World War II.

When twelve-year-old Sophie arrives in the peaceful village of Willowmere to spend the last weeks of summer with her grandmother, she expects a quiet holiday filled with books, gardens, and sunny afternoons. Instead, while exploring the attic, she discovers a forgotten wooden chest containing an old photograph, a pressed marigold flower, and a mysterious journal written more than one hundred years ago.

Join us for Chapter One of The Secret in the Marigold Journal and discover how one ordinary summer becomes an unforgettable adventure.