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Imagine this: it's a freezing winter's night in New York City. Inside a building, a single gas pipe bursts. Hours later, the city is engulfed in flames. This is exactly what happened over 180 years ago. In 1835, a fire destroyed nearly 700 buildings and burnt down New York's growing financial district. And yet, this fire is often forgotten in history.

Join Anna and Leo as they rediscover the story of New York's great fire and its lasting impact. Prepare yourself, young historians–this adventure is going to get very smoky.

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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Have you ever heard of the inventor Lewis Latimer? This talented artist and scientist was one of history's brightest minds. From creating drawings for Alexander Bell's telephone to improving the lightbulb, Latimer's work was behind many electrifying discoveries. Join Anna and Leo as they shine a light on the inventor's inspiring story.

Get ready, young historians! This next adventure is going to be electric.

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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Are you ready for a secret mission? Join Anna and Leo as they follow a daring spy on her next assignment. During World War II, a secret agent named Nancy Wake risked her life to fight against Nazi Germany. A skilled spy, Nancy slipped past her enemies and escaped capture every time. That's how she got the nickname the "White Mouse."

Get your parachutes ready, young historians! We're about to jump into our next adventure.

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

Credits

This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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What do you do when you and your team are trapped on the ice, hundreds of miles away from help? Find out as Anna and Leo plunge into one of history's greatest survival stories. Ernest Shackleton, the explorer, and 27 men set off on an expedition to Antarctica. He had hoped to make history as the first to cross the ice-covered continent. But when his ship, Endurance, sank, his mission changed. Don't forget to pack a coat for this adventure. It's going to be a chilly one!

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

Credits

This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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Have you ever looked inside a piano? It's no simple instrument. You'll find dozens of tiny hammers and wire strings. Join Anna and Leo as they learn about one of history's most fascinating piano builders–Nannette Streicher. This talented musician overcame the odds to own a piano factory at a time when few women ran businesses. She also brushed shoulders with some of the world's most famous composers. Have you ever heard of Mozart? How about Beethoven? Well, Mozart and Beethoven would have a story or two to tell about Nannette Streicher.

Get ready, young historians! We're about to go on a musical adventure.

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

Credits

This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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Join Anna, Leo, and Percy as they explore one of California's spookiest towns: Bodie. This place used to be buzzing with people, but it wasn't long before it turned into a ghost town. What happened to Bodie? We'll give you a hint—it involved lots of gold. But you'll have to listen to the rest of the story to find out. It's time to put your detective hats on! We're about to solve a ghost town mystery.

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

Credits

This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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What do zoos, hot chocolate, and ball games have in common? They are all part of the Aztec Empire! This powerful empire ruled over central Mexico more than 500 years ago. Join Anna, Leo, and Percy as they explore the Aztec capital city and learn about life in Mesoamerica.

Pack your backpacks, young historians! We've got a lot to see on this adventure.

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

Credits

This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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Did you know the Brooklyn Bridge was built over 140 years ago and was once the longest suspension bridge in the world? Join Anna, Leo, and Percy as they uncover the incredible story of its construction and the remarkable people behind it. Washington Roebling and his wife, Emily, overcame immense challenges, including dangerous working conditions and illness, to bring this engineering marvel to life—and there's even a bit of mystery involving an old drawing and a white feather in this story. Let's dive into the past and explore the wonders of the Brooklyn Bridge!

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

Credits

This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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Did you know oysters used to be as popular as hot dogs are today? Join Anna, Leo, and Percy and let's dive into the strange and incredible story of Thomas Downing, the "Oyster King." In the 1800s, Downing's New York restaurant served oysters to wealthy patrons, but hid a secret beneath the floorboards—the restaurant was part of the Underground Railroad helping enslaved people escape to freedom. Grab your appetite and let's go learn more about this story!

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

Credits

This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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What happens when beavers fall from the sky? Join Anna, Leo, and Percy and let's find out in this wild episode about one of the strangest government plots in history. After WWII, people began moving to rural areas of Idaho and experiencing a beaver problem. What was the solution? Let's travel back in time and learn about this amazing tale.

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

Credits

This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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