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Real Cool History for Kids

Real Cool History for Kids

Angela O'Dell 183 episodes Nov 2, 2026

Real Cool History for Kids tells amazing stories from history, from a Biblical worldview perspective. Host Angela O'Dell, author of the history series America's Story and The World's Story, shares weird, cool, and just plain awesome events and people in history. Episodes cover topics like creepy abandoned places and little-known facts about well-known historical figures. New episodes are released twice a month.

Episodes

Episode 192: Benjamin Franklin and the United States Postal Service (a special episode for Taylor)
Episode 192: Benjamin Franklin and the United States Postal Service (a special episode for Taylor) Nov 2, 2026 19:25 Episode 192: Benjamin Franklin and the United States Postal Service (a special episode for Taylor) Did you know that Benjamin Franklin helped establish America's postal system before the United States even declared independence? In Episode 192 of Real Cool History for Kids, we're kicking off our special You've Got Mail! mini-series with an exciting story requested by Taylor! Travel back to colonia
Grandma Gatewood Takes a Hike (a special episode for Mariah)
Grandma Gatewood Takes a Hike (a special episode for Mariah) Oct 19, 2026 20:04 Episode 191: Grandma Gatewood Takes a Hike (a special episode for Mariah)  What would you do if your grandmother announced she was going to walk more than 2,000 miles through the mountains? In 1955, 67-year-old Emma Gatewood did exactly that! Armed with a homemade bag, a shower curtain, and a pair of tennis shoes, this determined grandmother of 23 set out to hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia
The Inspiring Story of Snowflake Bentley (a special story for Cora)
The Inspiring Story of Snowflake Bentley (a special story for Cora) Oct 5, 2026 22:12 Episode 190: The Inspiring Story of Snow Flake Bentley (a special story for Cora)  Snowflake Bentley: The Man Who Chased Snowflakes Have you ever caught a snowflake on your mitten and stopped to look at its tiny, beautiful shape? More than 140 years ago, a boy named Wilson Bentley became fascinated by the snowflakes that fell around his family's Vermont farm. While others simply saw snow, Wilson s
The Story of Charlemagne (a special episode for Ben)
The Story of Charlemagne (a special episode for Ben) Sep 21, 2026 19:40 Episode 189: The Story of Charlemagne (a special episode for Ben)  Travel back more than 1,200 years to the Middle Ages and meet one of the most powerful rulers in European history—Charlemagne! In Episode 189 of Real Cool History for Kids, we are telling this incredible story for Ben. Charlemagne, whose name means "Charles the Great," became king of the Franks and eventually ruled an enormous empi
The Story of the Flying Tigers (a special episode for Daniel)
The Story of the Flying Tigers (a special episode for Daniel) Sep 7, 2026 19:52 Episode 188: The Story of the Flying Tigers (a special episode for Daniel)  In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we are heading back to the early days of World War II to meet one of the most famous groups of American pilots in history—the Flying Tigers! This episode is for Daniel, who wanted to hear the incredible story of the American Volunteer Group, or AVG. Led by Claire Lee Chennault
The Faith of Susanna Wesley (a special episode for Susanna)
The Faith of Susanna Wesley (a special episode for Susanna) Aug 24, 2026 17:24 Episode 187: The Faith of Susanna Wesley (a special episode for Susanna)  In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we travel back more than 350 years to meet Susanna Wesley, an intelligent, determined woman whose influence reached far beyond her own home. Susanna raised and educated a large family through poverty, loss, and even a terrifying house fire. She taught her sons and daughters at h
The Wild Ponies of Chincoteague Island (a special episode for Adelaide)
The Wild Ponies of Chincoteague Island (a special episode for Adelaide) Aug 10, 2026 18:16 Episode 186: The Wild Ponies of Chincoteague Island (a special episode for Adelaide)  Come along on an adventure to the coast of Virginia to discover the fascinating story of the wild ponies of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands! In this episode, we'll explore the legend of how the ponies first arrived, learn how they adapted to life on a barrier island, and discover the history behind the famous
Isaac Cline and the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 (a special episode for Ava and Myles)
Isaac Cline and the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 (a special episode for Ava and Myles) Jul 27, 2026 18:33 Episode 185: Isaac Cline and the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 (a special episode for Ava and Myles) Join us for the incredible true story of Isaac Cline, the meteorologist who faced the deadliest natural disaster in American history—the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Discover how hurricanes were predicted before modern technology, why Galveston was so vulnerable, and how one devastating s
The Story of the Liberty Bell (a special episode for Clara, Ellis, and Cohen)
The Story of the Liberty Bell (a special episode for Clara, Ellis, and Cohen) Jul 13, 2026 20:56 Episode 184: The Story of the Liberty Bell (a special episode for Clara, Ellis, and Cohen)  Did you know one of America's greatest symbols of freedom almost never made it past its very first ring? In this special America 250 episode of Real Cool History for Kids, I tell the fascinating true story of the Liberty Bell...from its journey across the Atlantic Ocean from England, to the surprising crack
The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett)
The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett) Jun 29, 2026 18:28 Episode 183: The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett) Episode Description: Did you know Winnie-the-Pooh was inspired by a real bear? In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we travel back to World War I to uncover the fascinating true story behind one of the world's most beloved storybook characters. Meet Harry Colebourn, a Canadian veterinarian who rescued a
Mount Rushmore, the Mountain that Became a Monument (a special episode for Denmark Hettinga)
Mount Rushmore, the Mountain that Became a Monument (a special episode for Denmark Hettinga) Jun 12, 2026 16:37 Episode 182: Mount Rushmore, the Mountain that Became a Monument (a special episode for Denmark Hettinga) Join us for an adventure to the Black Hills of South Dakota as we discover the incredible story behind one of America's most recognizable landmarks—Mount Rushmore National Memorial! In this episode, created especially for Denmark Hettinga, we learn how a mountain became a giant monument honor
Andre the Seal – The Seal Who Always Came Home (a special episode for Esther and Emilia Lane)
Andre the Seal – The Seal Who Always Came Home (a special episode for Esther and Emilia Lane) Jun 1, 2026 16:47 Episode 181: Andre the Seal – The Seal Who Always Came Home (a special episode for Esther and Emilia Lane) What happens when a tiny harbor seal is found alone on a beach in Maine? In this heartwarming true story, requested by Esther and Emilia Lane, we discover the incredible life of Andre the Seal. Rescued by Harry Goodridge in 1961, Andre grew from a helpless orphaned pup into one of the most be

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