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History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast

History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast

Kidopoly 216 Episodes Jul 4, 2026

A groundbreaking podcast for curious kids aged 4-12 that proves history is anything but dull. Join fictional AI hosts Mira, a brilliant 9-year-old, and her younger brother Finn, age 7, as they embark on thrilling journeys through time. From ruthless kings and invisible warplanes to doomed ships and devastating fires, each episode uncovers the most dramatic, fascinating, and sometimes shocking moments in human history - told in a way that actually makes sense to kids. Whether learning about the tragedy of the Titanic, the shocking reign of Henry VIII, the invisible technology of stealth bombers, the catastrophic Great Fire of London, or the origins of humanity in the Stone Age, the podcast transforms complex historical events into unforgettable stories that ignite curiosity and wonder.

Episodes

What is Independence Day? Jul 4, 2026 767 Get ready for the loudest, brightest, and most explosive birthday party on Earth! Have you ever wondered why we celebrate the Fourth of July with massive fireworks, parades, and eating millions of hot dogs? Join Mira and Finn as we travel back in time to the year 1776 to uncover the wild true story behind American Independence Day! You'll step inside a boiling hot room in Philadelphia where 5
How did Minecraft start? Jul 3, 2026 693 Have you ever wondered how the biggest video game in history got its start? Grab your diamond pickaxe and join Mira and Finn on an epic journey to discover how Minecraft was made! Back in 2009, a single programmer named Markus Persson (known online as Notch!) started building a little block-stacking project called "Cave Game" in his spare time. It was glitchy and didn't even have cr
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? Jul 2, 2026 1160 Did you know one of the most powerful rulers in history started out as a bullied kid from a tiny island? Jump into the time machine with Mira and Finn to meet Napoleon Bonaparte! Napoleon was a brilliant math and map-reading genius who rose through the ranks of the French army at lightning speed. He was so confident that he even lifted a heavy gold crown and crowned himself Emperor of France! But
How did ballet start? Jul 1, 2026 838 Did you know ballet is basically an extreme sport mixed with a royal dance party? Join Mira and Finn as they leap into the amazing, high-flying history of ballet! We're traveling back 600 years to the Italian Renaissance, where kings and queens threw giant parties and danced in velvet dresses weighing 40 pounds! Find out how an epic French king named Louis XIV loved dancing so much he played
How was cricket invented? Jun 30, 2026 799 Did you know that the second most popular sport on Earth was actually invented by kids?! Welcome to the amazing world of cricket, a massive sport with over one billion fans worldwide! But long before players stepped into giant stadiums or played on television, cricket started hundreds of years ago in the windy, green fields of England. Young shepherds guarding their sheep invented the game using e
How did the internet start? Jun 29, 2026 770 Did you know the internet used to be as big and heavy as an elephant? Grab your keyboards and join Mira and Finn on a time-traveling adventure to the 1960s to discover how the internet was invented! Long before Wi-Fi, smartphones, and tablets, computers were so massive they took up entire rooms and weighed over ten thousand pounds. But there was one huge problem: these giant machines couldn’t even
What happened to the SS Edmund Fitzgerald? Jun 28, 2026 549 Imagine a massive ship as long as two whole football pitches sailing across a lake. Now, imagine it vanishing without a single trace! Welcome back to History's Not Boring! Today, Mira and Finn are traveling to the icy, deep waters of the Great Lakes to uncover one of the biggest mysteries in history—the sudden disappearance of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Built in 1958 to carry thousands of tons
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt? Jun 27, 2026 798 Did you know the United States once had a president who led the country from a wheelchair? Meet Franklin D. Roosevelt, often called FDR! Growing up, Franklin was an incredibly energetic kid who loved sailing and swimming. But at age 39, he caught a terrible disease called polio and lost the ability to use his legs forever. Many people thought his public life was over, but FDR refused to give up! H
Who was Pablo Picasso? Jun 26, 2026 762 Have you ever seen a painting where both eyes are on the same side of the nose? Meet Pablo Picasso, one of the most brilliant and bizarre artists in history! From the time he was a baby, Picasso was obsessed with art—his very first word was even the Spanish word for pencil! By the time he was a teenager, he was already painting better than grown-up masters. But Picasso didn’t want to be normal; he
Who was Isambard Kingdom Brunel? Jun 25, 2026 837 Have you ever heard of an engineer who built the modern world while wearing a giant eight-inch-tall hat just to look taller? Meet Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of the greatest inventors in history! With a name that sounds like a powerful wizard, Brunel engineered some of the most unbelievable structures of the 1800s. Join Mira and Finn as they explore how this brilliant mastermind helped dig the ve
BONUS EPISODE: Mira and Finn interview Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Jun 24, 2026 592 Step into the time machine! Mira and Finn are traveling all the way back to 1786 Vienna, Austria, for a very special BONUS interview! Today, they are knocking on the door of the greatest musical genius in history: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! But wait—is this famous composer a serious, boring grown-up? No way! Join Mira and Finn as they discover that Wolfgang (or "Trazom" as he likes to be
Who was Mozart? Jun 24, 2026 854 Have you ever met a real-life superhero? What if their superpower wasn't flying or lifting cars, but making incredible music? Meet Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! By the time he was just three years old, he was already playing complex chords on the harpsichord. At age five, he was writing his own songs, and by eight, he composed an entire symphony for a full orchestra—all entirely in his head while

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