I Can't Believe That Happened History Podcast for Kids

By Monica Michelle

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I Can't Believe That Happened, a children's podcast every week full of interesting moments in History. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I Can't Believe That Happened History Podcast for Kids episodes:

07.28.2023
Roosevelt's Zoo: Presidential Pets
02.25.2023
Matthew Henson: First Man on the North Pole: Black History Month I Can't Believe That Happened
Mathew Henson Explorer I think I am going to do a series of PLEASE SOMEONE IN HOLLYWOOD MAKE A MOVIE ABOUT THIS PERSON Tell me at the end if you would not sit and binge an entire series about Mathew Henson...
12.09.2022
One Ring To Rule Them All: The Ring That InspireD J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
Welcome to I Can’t Believe That Happened and our first episode on the History of Cursed Jewels. A quick reminder I always throw in one wrong fact. If you find it send me and email and let me know what...
11.04.2022
The Surprising History of Cursed Jewels, Jewelry, and Gemstones
What is it about minerals and gemstones that we find so amazing even beyond their beauty? We give them a supernatural power from healing crystals, to purifications, to remembering our dead with memento mori, to of course curses of long-dead...
07.03.2022
Mercy Otis Warren: Playwright, Historian, and Whistleblower July 4
Mercy Otis Warren: Revolutionary Playwright, Historian, and Whistleblower July 4 Episode In researching the revolution so many names came up that even with my decades of love of history I had never heard. Mercy Otis is one. Which is surprising...
05.03.2022
The Heroes of the Air: Versailles A Duck, A Rooster, and A Sheep
A duck, a Rooster, and a sheep wander into a wicker basket. This is not a joke it is the start of our podcast and the beginning of the ability for humans to fly. 19 September 1783 at 1 PM...
03.02.2022
Beatrix Potter Children's Book Author, Scientist, and Farmer A Ten Minute Children's History Podcast
Beatrix Potter is beloved by so many of us for her darling illustrated children's books but did you know she was a scientist who changed the English landscape? It's time to learn all about this amazing woman, her love for...
02.12.2022
Elizabeth Jennings The Woman Who Started Desegregation of New York Transportation System:Black History Month
Our first black history month at 10-minute history podcast for kids! This week we are going to be taking a look at Elizabeth Jennings Grahm the woman who started the desegregation of the New York transportation system in the 1800’s....
01.13.2021
Chess Playing Turk Chess Automaton That Fooled The World
The Chess Playing Turk Automaton The magic trick that astounded the world was not made by a magician. It was not even intended to be a magic trick. It was a challenge and from the challenge one of the most interesting...
12.28.2020
The History of Robots- The Silver Swan-
Created by Name: John Joseph Merlin (1735-18030) Apprentice to James Cox.Musical inventor, created a museum called Merlin's Mechanical Museum in Princes Street In the 1760’s created something like inline skates but forgot a braking system, he tested these two-wheel skates...
06.17.2020
History of Robots: Jaques de Vaucanson :Pooping Robot Duck & the Flute Playing Automaton
Jaques de Vaucanson Early Life: Jaques de Vaucanson was born in Grenoble, France in 1709 10th child to a poor family of glove makers Jaques wanted to become a clock maker as a child. His mother being very religious took...
05.08.2020
The History of Robots: Leonardo Da Vinci: Robot Knight, Self-Driving Cart, and Robot Lions:
Please Hit That Subscribe & Like. Remember, sharing is caring. Leonardo DaVinci’s Robots History Podcast for Kids. Robot Lion, first self-driving cart, and robot lion all from the 1400’s! Share and press like. Early Life: 1452- 1519 born into a challenging...
04.16.2020
The History of Robots: Al Jazari Brilliant Inventor: A History Podcast for Kids and Curious Adults
Name: Badīʿ az-Zaman Abu l-ʿIzz ibn Ismāʿīl ibn ar-Razāz al-Jazarī Early Life : Born 1136 CE Born in Upper Mesopotamia. Like his father, he served as chief engineer at Artuklu Palace. His book: The Book of knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical...
03.26.2020
The History of Robots: Hero of Alexandria: History Podcast for Kids and Curious Adults
Lived: 1st century writing between 60-70 AD. Was a student of Ctesibius a man believed to be the head of the Museum of Alexandria. It is thought he was a teacher and lecturer there as well. Historians believe this since...
03.13.2020
The First Drone: Robot History: History Podcast For Kids and Curious Adults
Archytas of Terentum First Drone mathematician, political leader (elected seven times), and philosopher Alive and active during the time of Plato. We know this because he sent a ship to rescue Plato from Syracuse. (not the city → this guy). We only have...
02.25.2020
Elizabeth Jennings The Woman Who Started Desegregation of New York Transportation System
Today I want to talk about Elizabeth Jennings her story is about the importance of challenging systems A special thank you to Mo Rocca and his show Mobituaries for bringing Elizabeth Jennings to my attention and patching up a massive...
02.06.2020
Unmasking the Lone Ranger: Bass Reeves Most Feared US Marshall: Black History Month
For the start of black history month, we are going to head all the way back to the old west to meet a man who has been long thought to be the inspiration behind The Lone Ranger. Take a listen...
01.23.2020
Pandora The World's First AI A History Podcast for Kids and Curious Adults
Pandora: The myth of Pandora can be read as a warning against artificial intelligence or AI. As the first AI being created (by Hephaestus) she did define the chaos of what AI can bring. In Hesiod’s Theogony Pandora is made as a...
01.13.2020
Talos The First Robotic Security System: A History of Robots
Hello everyone and this is our first week of robots the history! Robots, can you tell excited I am?Welcome to I can't believe this happened. We are going to start with ancient Greece and we're going, to begin with, the...
01.06.2020
A History of Robots Automatons Preview
Hello everyone and welcome to I Can't Believe that Happened, a short history podcast for kids and curious adults.. Thank you so much for your patience. I know that was a really long break and I am sorry but I...
10.02.2019
New Episode: History Podcast for Kids: Famous Magicians: Houdin
Jean- Eugene-Robert-Houdin- (December 7, 1805 – June 13, 1871) “A magician is merely an actor playing the part of a magician.” Jean was born in Blois France to a watchmaker. His father was set on Robert becoming a lawyer. Robert...
09.24.2019
Emperor Norton
visit www.owlandtwine.com to sign up for our newsletter and see the images discussed in the podcast. A for kids history podcast in 10 minutes. This week the emperor of America, Edward Norton. Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle to the New...
09.05.2019
Adelaide Hermann “The Queen of Magic”
Hey all this is Monica from I can't believe that happened and I am so grateful for all of you coming back to the podcast it was a very long and unexpected but I try to have some exciting news...
05.02.2019
Hazel Scott: Genius Musician, Performer, and Civil Rights Activist
Hazel Dorthy Scott born June 11, 1920 in Trinidad her parent: R. Thomas Scott a West African scholar from Liverpool and mother Alma long Scott a music teacher and classical pianist. Jazz and classical pianist Age 4 taken to New York...
02.27.2019
Bessie Coleman: Aviation History: Black History Month
For the last week of Black History month 2019 I want to introduce on of my heroes: Bessie Coleman. Bessie Coleman amazes me by her sheer energy and rufusal to let ANYTHING detour her dreams, even when they do not...
02.09.2019
Ida B Wells: Activist, Journalist, and Teacher: Black History Month
Sources for Ida B Wells: Activist, Journalist, and Teacher: Black History Month National Women's History Museum: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ida-b-wells-barnett Biography: https://www.biography.com/people/ida-b-wells-952763 NY Times Overlooked Obituaries: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/obituaries/overlooked-ida-b-wells.html PBS 13: https://www.thirteen.org/wnet/jimcrow/stories_people_wells.html Mississippi History Now: http://www.mshistorynow.mdah.ms.gov/articles/49/ida-b-wells-a-courageous-voice-for-civil-rights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02.01.2019
Robert Smalls The Slave Who Stole A Confederate Ship and Became a Senator: Black History Month:
Robert Smalls was born a slave in South Carolina April 5, 1839 At 12 years old Robert Smalls’ owners rented him out to work in the town and on the water as a lamplighter, sailmaker, and sailor. This was...
01.14.2019
It’s A Dogs Life The Amazing Friendship and Life of Bummer and Lazarus
This week we are are going back to the 1860’s to learn all about two dogs who ruled the city: Bummer and Lazarus. They were friends with the King of America (Emperor Norton) and with Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain). The...
12.30.2018
Barnum’s American Museum Step Right Up See a Mermaid, A Whale, and See the Marvels of the World
*Show Notes for Barnum’s American History Museum* Barnum museum The Barnum Museum was arguably the wonder of the world in the 1800’s. If you watched /The Greatest Showman/ you can get the filmmaker’s idea of what the Barnum’s American...
12.13.2018
The History of Tom Thumb Part II The Fairy Wedding A History Podcast for Kids
The exciting conclusion to the story of Charles Stratton or as P.T. Barnum named him, Tom Thumb. In This episode you will learn about how he met his wife Lavinia Warren and all about their "Fairy Wedding". Tune in next...
12.05.2018
Tom Thumb History of the Circus
I cheated a little bit since Tom Thumb was a member of the tour and P.T. Barnum's American Museum but was not apart of an actual circus. Please forgive I could not resist doing an episode on Charles Stratton (General...
11.02.2018
The History of the Circus: History of Acrobats: History Podcast for Kids
How did circuses begin? How did people decide to start flying through the air and swinging from the top of circus tents? Who started what we think of as a circus? Take a listen to our bite size history podcast...
10.17.2018
Helen Keller
Helen Keller You might have heard her name before. I am relatively certain you have but I am guessing that you heard about her in the same way I was taught about Helen Keller, almost as an accessory to her teacher’s...
10.10.2018
Nellie Bly: Mental Health Crusader and Investigative Journalist
There are some people who cannot abide cruelty or injustice in the world and will do literally anything to mange things right. At a time when women were struggling for basic rights Nellie Bly took her power which was her...
09.20.2018
Annie Oakley: The History of The Circus
Welcome to this weeks I Can't Believe that Happened your history podcast for kids or curious grownups so I thought that we would start today with the more unusual circus act and unusual is just because it wasn't traditionally what...
08.06.2018
Clyde Beatty The Amazing Animal Trainer: History of The Circus A History Podcast For Kids and Curious Grown Ups
Podcast for kids Perfect for Homeschool learn all about the history of the circus and one of the most famous lion tamers in history, Clyde Beatty Clyde Beatty was born in 1903 in Bainbridge Ohio. He was so inspired after...
06.05.2018
3 Lion Tamers You Have Never Heard Of: A For Kids History Podcast
3 Famous Lion Tamers in history from Clyde Beatty's iconic lion tamer look, to the brilliant and creative Irina Bugrimove, to the exceptional Mabel Stark. Learn some great fact to astound friends and teachers!
05.25.2018
The History of Carousels A For Kids Podcast
Hello everyone and welcome to this week's I Can't Believe That Happened. Last week we wrapped up the history of dogs segment and if you haven't listened please go to Itunes and take a listen especially about the WWI pit...
05.25.2018
5 Things You Didn't Know About Carousels : History Podcast For Kids
Hello everyone and welcome to this week's I Can't Believe That Happened. Last week we wrapped up the history of dogs segment and if you haven't listened please go to Itunes and take a listen especially about the WWI pit...
05.04.2018
5 Things You Didn't Know About Royal Dogs {For Kids Podcast}
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04.20.2018
SGT Stubby The Ultimate Good Boy {For Kids Podcast}
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04.13.2018
History Of Pugs A Snot Snorts Snores And Snuggles
Hello everyone and thank you so much for tuning in to this week I Can't Believe That Happened a podcast about history for kids. Today we are talking all about the crazy history of pugs from the Chinese Empire To...
03.23.2018
Happy National Puppy Day {kid's podcast}
I am soooo close to launching my children's history podcast! I think next Friday will be the first episode all about the magical, royal, and oddly fierce history of the corgi! Make sure you tune in and sign up for...
03.23.2018
Magical and Royal Corgi Top 5 Things You Did Not Know{children’s podcast}
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What's I Can't Believe That Happened History Podcast for Kids about?

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I Can't Believe That Happened History Podcast for Kids episodes:

Roosevelt's Zoo: Presidential Pets

Matthew Henson: First Man on the North Pole: Black History Month I Can't Believe That Happened

One Ring To Rule Them All: The Ring That InspireD J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings

The Surprising History of Cursed Jewels, Jewelry, and Gemstones

Mercy Otis Warren: Playwright, Historian, and Whistleblower July 4

The Heroes of the Air: Versailles A Duck, A Rooster, and A Sheep

Beatrix Potter Children's Book Author, Scientist, and Farmer A Ten Minute Children's History Podcast

Elizabeth Jennings The Woman Who Started Desegregation of New York Transportation System:Black History Month

Chess Playing Turk Chess Automaton That Fooled The World

The History of Robots- The Silver Swan-

History of Robots: Jaques de Vaucanson :Pooping Robot Duck & the Flute Playing Automaton

The History of Robots: Leonardo Da Vinci: Robot Knight, Self-Driving Cart, and Robot Lions:

The History of Robots: Al Jazari Brilliant Inventor: A History Podcast for Kids and Curious Adults

The History of Robots: Hero of Alexandria: History Podcast for Kids and Curious Adults

The First Drone: Robot History: History Podcast For Kids and Curious Adults

Elizabeth Jennings The Woman Who Started Desegregation of New York Transportation System

Unmasking the Lone Ranger: Bass Reeves Most Feared US Marshall: Black History Month

Pandora The World's First AI A History Podcast for Kids and Curious Adults

Talos The First Robotic Security System: A History of Robots

A History of Robots Automatons Preview

New Episode: History Podcast for Kids: Famous Magicians: Houdin

Emperor Norton

Adelaide Hermann “The Queen of Magic”

Hazel Scott: Genius Musician, Performer, and Civil Rights Activist

Bessie Coleman: Aviation History: Black History Month

Ida B Wells: Activist, Journalist, and Teacher: Black History Month

Robert Smalls The Slave Who Stole A Confederate Ship and Became a Senator: Black History Month:

It’s A Dogs Life The Amazing Friendship and Life of Bummer and Lazarus

Barnum’s American Museum Step Right Up See a Mermaid, A Whale, and See the Marvels of the World

The History of Tom Thumb Part II The Fairy Wedding A History Podcast for Kids

Tom Thumb History of the Circus

The History of the Circus: History of Acrobats: History Podcast for Kids

Helen Keller

Nellie Bly: Mental Health Crusader and Investigative Journalist

Annie Oakley: The History of The Circus

Clyde Beatty The Amazing Animal Trainer: History of The Circus A History Podcast For Kids and Curious Grown Ups

3 Lion Tamers You Have Never Heard Of: A For Kids History Podcast

The History of Carousels A For Kids Podcast

5 Things You Didn't Know About Carousels : History Podcast For Kids

5 Things You Didn't Know About Royal Dogs {For Kids Podcast}

SGT Stubby The Ultimate Good Boy {For Kids Podcast}

History Of Pugs A Snot Snorts Snores And Snuggles

Happy National Puppy Day {kid's podcast}

Magical and Royal Corgi Top 5 Things You Did Not Know{children’s podcast}