Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families
Episodes
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
23 May 2022
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Learn about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetary in Virginia. Learn more about why it was created, the soldiers it honors, and the im...
Bees & Beekeeping
16 May 2022
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Learn about the history of bees and beekeeping, also known as apiculture.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagr...
Transatlantic Communications
09 May 2022
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Learn about the project to connect North America and Europe by first laying telegraph cables across the Atlantic Ocean, and from this early project to...
Louis Braille
02 May 2022
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Learn about the young inventor of the Braille writing system, Louis Braille.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Inst...
Mount Rushmore
25 Apr 2022
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Learn about the ambitious and creative sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, and his son Lincoln, who managed the creation of the Mount Rushmore statues. 📖 Ful...
Jules Verne
18 Apr 2022
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Learn about the world-famous French author whose interest in science, technology, and adventure wrote books like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and beca...
Transcontinental Railroad (Remastered)
14 Apr 2022
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Learn about the railroad that stretched across the United States and transformed the country by providing faster access to the West.📖 Full Text @ B...
King George VI
11 Apr 2022
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Learn about King George VI, his struggles as a child with stuttering, and other challenges growing into the King of England.To learn more be sure to c...
Industrial Revolution
04 Apr 2022
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Learn about the period of significant technological change in Europe and the United States, known as the Industrial Revolution, and inventors just as ...
Rosalind Franklin
28 Mar 2022
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Learn about the brilliant scientist who first photographed DNA and discovered its double helix structure.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺...
Maya Civilization
21 Mar 2022
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Learn about the development of the Maya Civilization in Mesoamerica. Topics include the walled city of Tulum, Chichen Itza, Maya gods, and the early a...
Meteors and Meteorites
14 Mar 2022
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Learn about "shooting stars," the makeup of meteors, meteorites, and the history of human belief and research about this spectacular astronomical phen...
Sandra Day O'Connor
07 Mar 2022
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Learn about the first woman Supreme Court Justice, from her childhood growing up on a ranch in Arizona, to her important position on the United States...
Voyager Program
01 Mar 2022
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Learn about NASA's ambitious project to observe several planets in the Solar System. 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | I...
Samurai
21 Feb 2022
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Learn about the history of these Japanese warriors and their code of honor, the "bushido." 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Faceboo...
Submarines & Submersibles
14 Feb 2022
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Learn about the history of the invention of the submarine from the original simple designs to the nuclear class submarines used today.📖 Full Text @...
Roald Dahl
07 Feb 2022
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Learn about the famous children's author who wrote books such as Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the BFG, and James and the Giant Peach.📖...
Abigail Adams
31 Jan 2022
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Learn about the incredible woman who was both a wife and mother of the United States Presidents and is known today by her many letters.📖 Full Text ...
Money, Bartering, and Cryptocurrency
24 Jan 2022
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Learn about the history of money, from the early systems of bartering to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in the digital age.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHist...
Area 51, Roswell, and UFOs
17 Jan 2022
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Learn about the top-secret military Nevada Test Site and Area 51 which has been a mystery since its creation in the 1940s. We'll learn more about the ...
J.R.R. Tolkien
11 Jan 2022
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Learn more about the author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings and the creator of the Middle Earth universe.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 Y...
Beach Relaxation
03 Jan 2022
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Fall asleep to this relaxing story that takes place on a beach. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two months! Support the show📢 Get a...
Catherine the Great of Russia
27 Dec 2021
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Learn about young Sophie who would become Catherine the Great of Russia.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽...
Jane Goodall
20 Dec 2021
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Learn about the famous primatologist who developed new methods for learning about chimpanzees and other apes in the wild. 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHist...
Louis Armstrong
13 Dec 2021
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Learn about one of the most famous jazz musicians of all time, Louis Armstrong, and how he changed the world with his trumpet, voice, and unique style...
Mammoth Cave
06 Dec 2021
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Learn more about the history of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. From its geological formation to its use by Native Americans and later tours which were give...
The Wright Brothers
29 Nov 2021
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Learn more about Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who invented flight along with those who inspired them like Otto Lilienthal, the German inven...
Costa Rica
22 Nov 2021
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Learn more about the formation of the Isthmus of Panama and the geological, anthropological, and environmental history of Costa Rica. Check out our Co...
Native Americans of North America: Part 2
15 Nov 2021
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Happy Native American Heritage Month! Learn about the history of Native Americans in North America. How they came to be in the Americas and the histor...
Native Americans of North America: Part 1
08 Nov 2021
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Happy Native American Heritage Month! Learn about the history of Native Americans in North America. How they came to be in the Americas and the histor...
Dia de los Muertos | Day of the Dead
01 Nov 2021
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Learn about the traditional Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos where loved ones who have passed are remembered by their relatives.📖 Full Text @ ...
The Odyssey by Homer
28 Oct 2021
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Learn about the story of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, about the long and treacherous journey of Odysseus from The Trojan War back to his home in It...
The Iliad and The Trojan War
25 Oct 2021
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Learn about the ancient Greek epic poem, The Iliad, Achilles, and the Trojan War.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instag...
Eva Peron
18 Oct 2021
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Learn about the famous Argentine actress and radio personality who later became the wife of the President and used her power and influence to improve ...
The Beatles
14 Oct 2021
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Learn about one of the most popular rock bands of all time, The Beatles: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr; and the Beatle...
Storytelling and Oral Traditions
11 Oct 2021
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Learn about the history of storytelling and the oral tradition.Donate here so with 1 more donor we can reach our goal of an additional bonus episode!📖...
Mae Jemison
04 Oct 2021
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Learn about Mae Jemison, the precocious and widely talented African American woman who joined NASA and traveled to space on the shuttle Endeavor.Donat...
Leaning Tower of Pisa
27 Sep 2021
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Learn about the history of the construction of the famous belltower and efforts over the years to keep it standing upright.Donate here so with 2 more ...
Easter Island
20 Sep 2021
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Learn about Easter Island, its discovery, and the history of people who lived there along with the giant carved heads, the moai. Donate here so with 6...
Mary Shelley and Frankenstein
13 Sep 2021
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Learn about the author Mary Shelley, her early life, and the making of the famous American novel Frankenstein.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 ...
September 11 Attacks | 9/11
10 Sep 2021
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Learn more about the attacks on the World Trade Center that took place on September 11th 2001 and the aftermath that followed.Pictures of our visit to...
Bessie Coleman
06 Sep 2021
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Learn about Bessie Coleman, the daredevil aviator who defied all odds by becoming one of the first black women to earn a pilot's license and speak out...
Cleopatra
30 Aug 2021
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Learn about the cunning Queen of Egypt who rose to power during the Roman Empire.Donate here so we can reach our goal of publishing bonus episodes!📖...
Miguel Hidalgo
23 Aug 2021
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Learn about the Mexican priest and revolutionary, who on the "Grito de Delores" ("Cry of Delores") day helped free Mexico from Spanish rule.Donate her...
Florence Nightingale
16 Aug 2021
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Learn about one of the most famous nurses of all time, the Lady with the Lamp, Florence Nightingale, who improved the conditions of hospitals during t...
Julius Caesar
09 Aug 2021
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Learn about the famous general and first emperor of Rome, Julius Caesar. ✈️ EXPLORE Washington State with our family in PART 1 of our latest YouT...
Babe Ruth
02 Aug 2021
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Learn about one of the most famous American baseball players and home run hitters of all time, Babe Ruth.✈️ EXPLORE Washington State with our fam...
The Olympic Games
26 Jul 2021
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Learn about the Greek origins of The Olympics and the first modern Olympics held in 1896.✈️ EXPLORE Washington State with our family in PART 1 of...
Boudica
19 Jul 2021
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Learn about the Celtic queen, Boudicca, who fought valiantly for her people's freedom against the Roman Empire.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! ...
Buddha
12 Jul 2021
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Learn about Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, the founder of the world religion Buddhism and revered by many as the "Enlightened One."👉 Subscribe to get o...
Grace Hopper
05 Jul 2021
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Learn about Grace Hopper, mathematician and early computer scientist who helped develop the first compiler and programming language, COBOL. 👉 Subsc...
Alternative Energy | Renewable Energy
28 Jun 2021
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Learn about the different innovations in alternative energy and how they are changing the world today.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 ...
Lin-Manuel Miranda
21 Jun 2021
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Learn about the talented rapper and songwriter who produced the Tony award-winning musical Hamilton and In the Heights. 👉 Subscribe to get our free...
Alexander Hamilton
14 Jun 2021
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Learn about the Founding Father who fought in the American Revolution and as the Secretary of the Treasury helped put the United States on a strong fi...
Tim Berners-Lee and the Invention of the Internet
07 Jun 2021
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Learn about one of the creative engineers behind the invention of the world wide web, or the Internet, and technologies that led to its creation such ...
Thomas Edison
31 May 2021
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Learn about Thomas Edison, the American inventor of the lightbulb and many other modern technologies.Check out our new show in Spanish, Déjame contar...
Chuck Berry
24 May 2021
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Learn about the "Father of Rock n' Roll" who refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll what it is today.C...
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots
17 May 2021
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Learn about the tumultuous life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots from her upbringing as a future Queen to her imprisonment at the hands of Queen Elizabe...
Wayne Gretzky
10 May 2021
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Learn about "The Great One," the world-famous, and one of the best, hockey players of all time, Wayne Gretzky.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚...
The Legend of King Arthur
03 May 2021
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Learn about the origins of the legend of King Arthur along with Camelot, Tintagel, the wizard Merlin and the Sword in the Stone.👉 Subscribe to get ...
Sir Ernest Shackleton
26 Apr 2021
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Learn about the intrepid explorer who led numerous expeditions to the uncharted Antarctic.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ ...
Bethany Hamilton
19 Apr 2021
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Learn about Bethan Hamilton, the young surfer, who after surviving a shark attack went on to win surfing championships and inspire others worldwide. 👉...
Fred Rogers
11 Apr 2021
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Learn about Fred Rogers, the thoughtful television personality who became known as "Mister Rogers" during his show Mister Roger's Neighborhood.👉 Su...
Elvis Presley
04 Apr 2021
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Learn about the King of Rock n' Roll, Elvis Presley.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Fac...
Stone Age
28 Mar 2021
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Learn more about humans during the period known as the Stone Age.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 Yo...
Rainforests
22 Mar 2021
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Learn about the wonderful world of rainforests, how rainforests work, and why they are important. 👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full...
Hawaii
15 Mar 2021
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Learn about the formation and history of the Hawaiian Islands.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTu...
Charlemagne
07 Mar 2021
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Learn about one of the first powerful kings of Europe, Charles the Great or Charlemagne.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ Be...
The First Cities
01 Mar 2021
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Learn about some of the first large-scale cities of the Ancient World -- such as Sumer, Uruk, Ur, the cities of the Indus River Valley, China, and the...
Rosa Parks
21 Feb 2021
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In honor of Black History Month learn about this courageous woman who stood up for herself and helped start the Civil Rights Movement.👉 Subscribe t...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
15 Feb 2021
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Learn about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Supreme Court Justice, and warrior for womens' rights and equality.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖...
The Statue of Liberty
08 Feb 2021
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Learn about the planning and construction of the Statue of Liberty.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 ...
The Rocky Mountains
01 Feb 2021
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Learn about the history of the Rocky Mountain range and its National Park.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.o...
Harry Houdini
24 Jan 2021
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Learn about one of history's most famous magicians and escape artists.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺...
Teddy Roosevelt's Childhood
17 Jan 2021
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Learn about the childhood of "Teedie" Roosevelt.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Faceboo...
Marquis de Lafayette
11 Jan 2021
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Learn about the Marquis de Lafayette, the French officer, who joined the Americans in their War for Independence.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book...
The Vikings and Leif Erikson
02 Jan 2021
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Learn more about the Vikings or Norsemen of the Scandinavian countries, and Leif Erikson, one of the first Europeans to explore the New World.👉 Sub...
Boxing Day
28 Dec 2020
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Learn about the history of Boxing Day, December 26th.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Fa...
History of Christmas Carols
20 Dec 2020
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Learn about the history of Christmas carols.📢 Donate and get a shout-out from Breck!https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory📖 Full Text @ BedtimeH...
History of Minecraft
13 Dec 2020
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Learn about the history of the creation of Minecraft, from its original version by Markus Persson to the many mods and newer versions now built by Mic...
Clara Barton
06 Dec 2020
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Learn more about the Civil War nurse who devoted her life to the service of others.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ Bedtime...
The Red Baron
27 Nov 2020
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Learn about Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the infamous German fighter ace of World War I.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ B...
History of Thanksgiving
22 Nov 2020
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Learn about the history of the Thanksgiving, from the "The First Thanksgiving" at Plymouth to its designation as a national holiday. Also learn about ...
Guy Fawkes
15 Nov 2020
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"Remember, remember the fifth of November!" Learn about Guy Fawkes, the Catholic revolutionary who challenged the British government with his Gunpowde...
California Gold Rush
08 Nov 2020
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Learn about the gold that was discovered in California and the subsequent Gold Rush that followed.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full...
Jim Henson
01 Nov 2020
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Learn about Jim Henson, the talented puppet designer who created the Muppets and many Sesame Street characters.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! ...
Queen Victoria
25 Oct 2020
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Learn about Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Britain and Ireland, and the great progress that took place during what became known as Victo...
Chicago World's Fair | World's Columbian Exposition
19 Oct 2020
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Learn about the World's Columbian Exposition held in 1893.👉 Check out the video📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Insta...
Sitting Bull
11 Oct 2020
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Learn about the brave warrior and leader of the Lakota Sioux tribes of the American West, Sitting Bull.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖...
Milton Bradley
03 Oct 2020
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Learn about the famous game designer, Milton Bradley.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram Get HelloFresh for 50% o...
Mona Lisa
27 Sep 2020
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Learn about history's most famous painting, the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo Da Vinci.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHis...
Glass
19 Sep 2020
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Learn about the history of glass and glass-making.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Faceb...
Australia
14 Sep 2020
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Learn about the fascinating country and continent of Australia.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouT...
The Great Wall of China
06 Sep 2020
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Learn about one of the most extensive building projects and structures in the history of the world. 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍...
Mother Teresa
31 Aug 2020
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Learn about the Catholic missionary nun who devoted her life to serving the people of India.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text ...
The Spanish Armada, Queen Elizabeth and Sir Francis Drake
23 Aug 2020
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Learn about the famous naval battle between England and Spain.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTu...
Stan Lee
15 Aug 2020
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Learn about the famous comic book writer of the Marvel Universe, Stan Lee.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.o...
Albert Einstein
04 Aug 2020
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Learn about one of the most famous thinkers and scientists of all time, Albert Einstein. 👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ B...
Mars Exploration
27 Jul 2020
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Learn about the history of human interest in the Red Planet and its modern-day exploration.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @...
Maya Angelou
19 Jul 2020
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Learn about the famous author and poet who helped the Civil Rights Movement and changed the world with her inspiring words and life story.👉 Subscri...