History with Class

By Tornado & Mama

A podcast by a kid, for kids about interesting historical figures. Join Tornado (and Mama!) as we explore the history of interesting people in a truthful but sensitive way.

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How many episodes does History with Class have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

History with Class episodes:

February 09, 2021 Amelia Earhart
Today's episode is about the incredible Amelia Earhart, champion pilot and... clothing designer? Join us as we talk about her
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
Email: [email protected]
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10min
January 15, 2021 Stuff & Things: 2020 Year in Review
Hi friends! We're talking about all the podcasts we did in 2020, arguing about who invented penguins, and deciding who the first biography of 2021 will be.
If you have some ideas of historical figures you'd like us to talk about, please email us (or ask your parents to email us) at [email protected]. We'd love your suggestions!
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.

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11min
December 07, 2020 Ashley Foilek
We're so sorry about the unintentional hiatus. Things got a bit hectic around here but now we're back on track!
Today's episode is about Ashley Foilek, a Deaf stunt actress and four-time AMA women's motocross national champion!
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
Email: [email protected]
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14min
September 15, 2020 The Brontë Sisters (Charlotte, Emily, and Anne)
Join us today as we discuss some of the most famous Victorian novelists, who were also sisters!
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
Email: [email protected]
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10min
September 01, 2020 Gráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley)
Today we're learning about Gráinne Ní Mháille, an Irish pirate who lived in the late 1500s. Join us as we talk about her family, her rise to leadership of a pirate fleet, and whom among our podcast subject she met during her life!
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
Email: [email protected]
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11min
August 18, 2020 Pocahontas
Today we are learning about Pocahontas, and why she isn't just another Disney Princess. It's important to recognize marginalized voices, and the stories told of those experiences by those Own Voices. We've included a several lists to check out, about Pocahontas in particular, and Native Americans in general. Please do check them out.

Pocahontas Lives book list (with ratings): https://www.pocahontaslives.com/books.html

Native American Children's Book Lists
https://www.negrabohemian.com/blog/2019/11/4/native-american-childrens-books
https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/list/share/606674457/725561467
https://www.readbrightly.com/native-american-history-experience-kids-teens/

Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
Email: [email protected]
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20min
August 03, 2020 Queen Elizabeth I
Thank you or joining us on our very first adventure in podcasting!
Today Tornado and Mama are talking about the incredibly epic Queen Elizabeth 1 of England.
CORRECTION: James was not Elizabeth's brother, that was Edward. James was a more distant relation, and became king of England after Elizabeth's death.
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
Email: [email protected]
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FAQs about History with Class:

How many episodes does History with Class have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.