History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast

The true story of penicillin for kids: how Alexander Fleming spotted a mold killing germs in his London lab in 1928, and how Howard Florey and Ernst Chain turned it into a medicine.

• The messy lab bench and the dish of mold that started it all
• Why penicillin was almost forgotten for ten years
• How factories made millions of doses in time for D-Day in 1944
• Quiz questions to answer along the way

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The true story of the Moon landing for kids: how Apollo 11 took Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins to the Moon in 1969, and brought them home.

• Why a race between two countries started it all
• The tense last minutes of the landing, with fuel running low
• What the Moon felt like, and what Armstrong said as he stepped out
• Quiz questions to answer along the way

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Welcome back to History's Not Boring! Mira and Finn are ready to take you on our biggest time-travel adventure yet! We’re zooming back hundreds of thousands of years to the incredible Stone Age! This era is so old, people hadn't even invented metal yet. Everything they used—from hammers to knives—was made of plain, sturdy stone! That’s why it’s called the Stone Age, and you’ll learn why historians break it up into three mind-blowing parts.

Imagine having to make a sharp knife just by banging two rocks together! What amazing animals did Stone Age kids see? How did they keep warm before blankets and central heating? (Hint: FIRE!). Get ready to discover how early humans survived in the wildest world imaginable. You won’t believe the amazing skills our ancestors needed just to stay alive. Sharpen your imagination and let's explore the first chapter of human history! Don't miss this epic journey into rock power!

Welcome to History's Not Boring! I'm Mira! And I'm Finn! Get ready for a top-secret mission as we investigate one of the coolest planes ever built: the B-2 Stealth Bomber! 

Imagine a massive airplane that can fly right over enemy territory and almost completely disappear! How did engineers make a huge plane practically invisible? We're zooming back to the 1970s and 1980s, during the time of the Cold War, when the US desperately needed a secret weapon that radar couldn't spot. 

Discover the incredible science behind this "flying wing" design. We’ll learn about the special black paint and revolutionary materials that trick technology into thinking the plane isn't even there! Find out why the B-2 is one of the most expensive and mysterious aircraft in history. Don't miss this epic episode about the plane built for invisible missions!

Welcome back to History's Not Boring! Mira and Finn have the most amazing, dramatic royal story ever. Get ready to meet King Henry VIII! He was tall, athletic, loved sports, and threw the biggest parties across England. But here's the best part: He wasn't even supposed to be king! That job was reserved for his serious older brother, Arthur.

But when tragedy suddenly struck, Henry went from being a regular prince to ruling all of England! Can you imagine that enormous pressure? Henry had a massive personality and was super charming, but when he didn't get his way, watch out—he caused mega-drama!

Finn wants to know if this king fights dragons! (Maybe not dragons, but he definitely shook England to its core.) We're diving into how this accidental monarch made HUGE decisions, including divorcing his wives and even starting his own brand-new church! Get ready for castles, feasts, scary decisions, and the true story of how Henry VIII changed history forever!

Get ready for a crazy adventure on the sea! Did you know there was a ship built over 100 years ago that everyone called "unsinkable"? It was the Titanic, and it was absolutely massive—like a floating city! Imagine giant swimming pools, fancy dining rooms, and enough rooms for over 2,200 people. 

Hosts Mira and Finn are diving into 1912 to explore this legendary luxury liner. What was it like being on board? Why were people so excited about its very first trip across the ocean? We’ll talk about the grand launch, the terrible freezing night, and the gigantic piece of ice that changed everything! This disaster was so big, it completely changed how people traveled forever. Tune in to find out the amazing and tragic story of the ship that promised to be the best in the world!

Welcome to History's Not Boring! Get ready for a story that is genuinely terrifying and totally fascinating: The Great Fire of London! Picture this: It's 1666, and London is a massive city, packed tight with about 80,000 people. But here's the scary part—most of the buildings were made of wood, squished together on narrow streets. That’s a disaster waiting to happen!

It all started innocently enough in a tiny bakery on Pudding Lane. But soon, flames jumped from roof to roof! We’ll talk about how this one small spark grew into a monster fire that destroyed most of the city. Why did the fire burn for four long days? How did they finally stop it? And what weird objects did people try to save from the blaze?

Join Mira and Finn as they explore the heat, the chaos, and the incredible rebirth of the mighty city of London. Learn about Samuel Pepys, the baker, and the massive changes that had to happen after the smoke cleared! Don't miss this blazing episode!