True Stories with Dad

Gladiators were some of the best athletes of their time. If they lost their contest, though, it sometimes ended their lives.

One of the best sporting event moments happened during the 1980 Winter Olympics in New York. Hear how a bunch of kids beat the best hockey team in the world.

The true story of how Alaska became part of the United States. What did people back then think of the USA paying $7.2 million for Alaska shortly after the Civil War ended?

When Sarah Winchester inherited her husband’s fortune and company, she asked for guidance from a psychic who told her to move to California and build a massive house.

Special Legends with Dad episode about Icarus and his wings made of wax and feathers. What is the lesson to learn from Icarus?

Chuck Yeager was the first person to break the sound barrier. How fast did he have to go? What’s it like to break the sound barrier? And what’s the record for the fastest manned airplane today?

Christians all over the world look forward to December 25th every year. Why is Christmas celebrate on that day? Was Jesus really born then? Find out how Christmas came to be.

A Christmas Carol is a wonderful story. Why does it remain one of the most retold stories ever? What is its true message and what inspired Charles Dickens to write it?

Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? Hear the true story of the first Thanksgiving and how it became an American holiday.

Who was the richest person to ever live? When did he live? Where did he live? And what did he do with all his money?