Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families
Episodes
Athens vs. Sparta
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the early Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta, how they were different, and the war that eventually started between them.👉 Subscribe...
Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli
06 Jul 2020
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Learn about the world-renowned Japanese animator and film director, Hayao Miyazaki.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ Bedtime...
Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
29 Jun 2020
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Learn more about the history of artificial intelligence and robotics, and how advances in these fields are changing our world today.👉 Subscribe to ...
Beatrice Shilling
22 Jun 2020
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Learn about the British motorcycle racer and talented aircraft engineer, Beatrice Shilling.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @...
Han Dynasty
18 Jun 2020
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Learn about China's Han Dynasty.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram Ge...
Jackie Robinson
15 Jun 2020
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Learn about Jackie Robinson, who against all odds, became the first black Major League baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. 📖 Full Text @ Bedt...
Helen Keller
08 Jun 2020
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Learn about Helen Keller's journey to overcome all odds by learning to speak, read, write books and later tour the world bringing attention to others ...
Steve Jobs
31 May 2020
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Learn about Steve Jobs and his journey to the creation of Apple computers and modern devices such as the iPad and iPhone.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHisto...
Panama Canal
24 May 2020
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Learn about the construction of the Panama Canal, one of the great feats of engineering in modern history.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouT...
International Space Station
16 May 2020
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Learn about the International Space Station, from its gradual creation to its current habitat for research and space discovery.📖 Full Text @ Bedtim...
George Washington: Part 3 - The U.S. Constitution and Presidency
12 May 2020
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Learn about George Washington's role in the Constitutional Convention and his terms as the first President of the United States.👉 Subscribe to get ...
George Washington: Part 2 - The American Revolution
03 May 2020
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Learn about George Washington's part in the Continental Congress and his battles as a general in the American Revolution.👉 Subscribe to get our fre...
George Washington: Part 1 - Childhood and French and Indian War
27 Apr 2020
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Learn about the first president of the United States, George Washington, from his boyhood in Virginia to his battles in the French and Indian War. Thi...
Ole Kirk Christiansen and Invention of Lego
13 Apr 2020
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Learn about the history of Ole Kirk Christiansen and the invention of Lego by he and his sons.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Tex...
The Grand Canyon
29 Mar 2020
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Learn about the history of The Grand Canyon.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | ...
The Titanic
16 Mar 2020
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Learn about the history of the construction, maiden voyage and sinking of the Titanic, along with later efforts to discover the wreckage.👉 Subscrib...
The Berlin Wall
02 Mar 2020
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Learn about the wall dividing East and West Germany, the reasons why it was built and the adventurous people who escaped.👉 Subscribe to get our fre...
Tania Aebi & Sarah Dekker
17 Feb 2020
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Learn about two incredible women who circumnavigated the globe by sailboat.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory....
Zeppelins
31 Jan 2020
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Learn about the history of the giant airships of the 1900s also called zeppelins.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHi...
Stan and Jan Berenstain
23 Jan 2020
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Learn about the husband and wife creators of the entertaining Berenstain Bears children's book series.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 ...
Nikola Tesla
07 Jan 2020
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Learn about one of the geniuses of the electrical age, Nikola Tesla.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺...
History of Nintendo: Fusajiro Yamauchi, Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gunpei Yokoi and Shigeru Miyamoto
10 Dec 2019
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Learn about the founders of Nintendo and the talented people who have designed their games over the years.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖...
Mark Twain
10 Dec 2019
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Learn about one of America's most famous authors, Samuel Clemens, also known as Mark Twain.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @...
Edgar Allan Poe
09 Nov 2019
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Learn about the difficult but impactful life of the world-renowned writer of mystery and detective stories, Edgar Allan Poe.👉 Subscribe to get our ...
The Bedtime History Story
29 Oct 2019
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Learn about the history of Bedtime History!👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | I...
Leonardo Da Vinci
14 Oct 2019
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Learn about one of the most curious and creative geniuses in recorded history, a true Renaissance Man who painted, sculpted, sketched and invented.👉...
Ada Lovelace
10 Sep 2019
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Learn about Ada Lovelace, the brilliant Victorian woman who later became known as one of the first computer programmers.👉 Subscribe to get our free...
Camping
18 Aug 2019
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Learn about the history of camping as one of the world's favorite pastimes!👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory....
The Bone Wars
31 Jul 2019
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Learn about Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh and the war that ensued between them as the two paleontologists as they stopped at nothing t...
Harriet Tubman
07 Jul 2019
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Learn about the brave woman who put her own life at risk to lead others to freedom along the Underground Railroad.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-boo...
Notre Dame Cathedral
30 Jun 2019
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Learn about the history of the famous cathedral in Paris, the Notre-Dame and the efforts to rebuilt it after the recent fire damage.👉 Subscribe to ...
Amelia Earhart
17 Jun 2019
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Learn about the famous American pilot and her many adventures to break aviation records and inspire other women to be pilots, too.👉 Subscribe to ge...
Galileo Galilei
08 Jun 2019
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Learn about the famous Italian mathematician and astronomer who defied the authorities of his day in the pursuit of science and reason.👉 Subscribe ...
History of Memorial Day
25 May 2019
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Learn about the history of Memorial Day.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Inst...
History of Easter
20 Apr 2019
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Learn about the history of Easter, Passover and how the holiday is celebrated today.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ Bedtim...
The History of Chocolate
31 Mar 2019
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Learn about the amazing history of chocolate. From the cacao bean used by the ancient Olmecs in Mesoamerica to the mass production of chocolate bars b...
D-Day: Operation Overlord
23 Mar 2019
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Learn about the plans leading up to D-Day and its importance as one of the defining battles of World War 2.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚...
St. Patrick's Day
16 Mar 2019
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Learn about the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, and the origin of St. Patrick's Day.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ ...
Marie Curie
06 Mar 2019
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Learn about Marie Curie, the extraordinary woman scientist who won multiple Nobel Peace Prizes and helped develop early x-ray technology.👉 Subscrib...
Presidents' Day: Childhoods
18 Feb 2019
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Happy Presidents' Day! Learn about the childhoods of several of the Presidents of the United States of America, many of which were very difficult and ...
History of Disneyland
03 Feb 2019
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Learn about Walt Disney's idea behind Disneyland and how it came to be, from its design to its construction and future.👉 Subscribe to get our free ...
Walt Disney
28 Jan 2019
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Learn about Walt Disney's childhood in Marceline and his early days as an animator, then on to the success of his early animated films leading up to t...
Martin Luther King, Jr.
21 Jan 2019
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Learn about the great civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. from his days as a pastor to his great march on Washington, and about the change tha...
Pyramids of Egypt
11 Jan 2019
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Learn about the incredible pyramids of Ancient Egypt, pharaohs, mummies, and more about why and how the pyramids were built.👉 Subscribe to get our ...
Christmas Trees
18 Dec 2018
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Learn about the origin of Christmas trees which started in ancient European times and now is a primary tradition in cultures around the world who cele...
Dian Fossey
29 Nov 2018
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Learn about Dian Fossey, the zoologist who sacrificed much to study the Gorillas of Rwanda and help to protect them.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-b...
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
14 Nov 2018
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Learn about the musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍...
The History of Halloween
26 Oct 2018
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Learn about the 2,000 year old history of Halloween, which started with ancient Celtic traditions and evolved into the fun celebration it is today.👉...
Marco Polo
18 Oct 2018
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Learn about Marco Polo, the Italian merchant, who traveled Asia to become one of the earliest European explorers to learn about its culture and people...
Steve Irwin: The Crocodile Hunter
11 Oct 2018
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Learn about Steve Irwin, best known as The Crocodile Hunter, an Australian TV personality and crocodile expert who had a passion for teaching about wi...
Hedy Lamarr
24 Sep 2018
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Learn about Hedy Lamarr, the famous actress who also helped invent an early device for radio communications.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚...
Bruce Lee
06 Sep 2018
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Learn about the world famous Chinese martial artist, actor and pop culture icon, Bruce Lee.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @...
The Eiffel Tower
29 Aug 2018
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Learn about the history of Paris's world famous Eiffel Tower.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTub...
Eras In History: The Renaissance
18 Aug 2018
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Learn about one of the greatest eras in history, The Renaissance, where education and innovation flourished, the likes of which had never before been ...
Nurses Of World War I
10 Aug 2018
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Learn about the brave female nurses of World War I and all they did to bring comfort and cheer to the wounded during one of the most difficult periods...
Michael Jordan
04 Aug 2018
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Learn about the world-famous basketball player Michael Jordan. Follow us on a journey from his childhood in Brooklyn to championship years with the Bu...
Jacques Cousteau
21 Jul 2018
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Learn about the childhood of Jacques Cousteau, when he first became interested in the ocean, his later invention of the aqua-lung and his filmmaking a...
Computer Science
07 Jul 2018
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Learn about the history of computer technology, from the abacus of the ancient world to smartphones of the modern age.👉 Subscribe to get our free e...
Malala Yousafzai
18 Jun 2018
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Learn about the young Pakistani school girl who challenged the Taliban in her quest for womens' rights to education.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-b...
Dr. Seuss
31 May 2018
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Learn about the childhood and career of world famous children's author and artist, Dr. Seuss.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text...
Shirley Temple
19 May 2018
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Learn about Shirley Temple, the young child star who won the hearts of people everywhere and gave hope to America during The Great Depression.👉 Sub...
J.K. Rowling
09 May 2018
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Learn about J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, who dreamed of being a writer and eventually found great success in her world famous fantasy ser...
Buffalo Bill Cody
16 Apr 2018
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Learn about Buffalo Bill Cody, the American West hunter who eventually started his own Wild West Show and travelled the world with his famous band of ...
Mahatma Gandhi
13 Mar 2018
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Learn about India and the brave man who led his people to freedom through his example of non-violence and love.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! ...
Nancy Wake
29 Jan 2018
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Learn about Nancy Wake, the brave spy and soldier who helped lead the Allies and French Resistance to victory during World War 2. Get HelloFresh for 5...
George Lucas: The Star Wars Story
15 Dec 2017
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Learn about George Lucas's childhood and imagination that led to the creation of one of the greatest movie franchises of all time. Get HelloFresh for ...
Stars
02 Dec 2017
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Take a journey to the place where stars are born and learn about the history of stars and our own star, the Sun. Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% of...
Newsies Strike of 1899
09 Nov 2017
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Learn about the newsies strike of 1899, when a band of courageous newsboys took on the most powerful newspaper owners in New York City.Get HelloFresh ...
Benjamin Franklin
27 Sep 2017
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Learn about one of the most well known Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, who was also a writer, inventor and philanthropist. Get HelloFresh for 50%...
Sandra Porter
22 Aug 2017
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Learn about an everyday hero who has changed many lives through her goodness and talents, my wonderful grandmother, Sandra Porter.👉 Subscribe to ge...
Kerri Strug: Olympic Gymnast
15 Aug 2017
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Learn about Gymnast Kerri Strug as she started training as a child and improved her skills until winning a Gold Medal at the Atlanta Olympic Games.👉...
The Navy SEALs
06 Aug 2017
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Learn about the specialized military group, what it takes to become a SEAL and some of the missions they have carried out to help others.👉 Subscrib...
The First Transcontinental Railroad
21 Jul 2017
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Learn about the amazing engineering feat of the Transcontinental Railroad and the ingenious and brave Americans who constructed it.👉 Subscribe to g...
Sacajawea
08 Jul 2017
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Learn about the brave young Shoshone, Sacajawea, as she guides Lewis and Clark across the dangerous American wilderness in search of a better path to ...
Sylvester Stallone: The Rocky Story
26 Jun 2017
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Learn about Sylvester Stallone's childhood, his love of cinema, and the making of his hit movie Rocky.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺...
The Pony Express
18 Jun 2017
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Learn about the adventures of the Pony Express and how mail was once delivered📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | ...
Abraham Lincoln: Part 2
02 Jun 2017
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Learn about Abraham Lincoln as he enters politics and as President faces the tragedies and challenges of the Civil War.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHisto...
Abraham Lincoln: Part 1
22 Apr 2017
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Learn about the childhood of Abraham Lincoln in Kentucky as he learned to work hard and study, preparing to become the President of the United States ...
The Rosetta Comet Mission
25 Mar 2017
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Learn about the first spacecraft to visit a comet, the Rosetta Mission.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagr...
The Chunnel: The World's Longest Undersea Tunnel
31 Jan 2017
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Learn about Eurostar, the underwater tunnel, one of the greatest engineering feats in the history of the world.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStorie...
Joan of Arc
08 Dec 2016
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Learn about Joan of Arc, the young French girl who gave her people hope for freedom during a time of war.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺...
Bob Feller
23 Nov 2016
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Learn about Bullet Bob Feller who would grow up to become one of the fastest pitchers of all time.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺 You...
Gail Halvorsen: Berlin Candy Bomber
02 Nov 2016
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Learn about World War 2 pilot Gail Halvorsen, who came up with a creative way to bring hope to the children of war torn Germany.📖 Full Text @ Bed...
Sir Edmund Hillary: Knight of Mount Everest
19 Oct 2016
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Learn about the adventures of Sir Edmund Hillary as he grew from boy to man and conquered the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest.📢 Donate...
Tegla Loroupe: Marathon Hero
08 Oct 2016
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Learn about Tegla Loroupe, the little girl from Africa who grew up to be a famous marathon runner and inspiration to her people.📖 Full Text @ Bed...
Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days
23 Sep 2016
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Learn about the adventurous journalist Nellie Bly and her amazing trip around the world in 72 days.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺 Yo...
Neil Armstrong: First to the Moon
13 Sep 2016
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Learn about famous astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to visit the moon.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺 YouTube👍 Facebook ...