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Real Cool History for Kids

Real Cool History for Kids

Angela O'Dell 183 episodes Latest Jun 1, 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

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
The Boston Tea Party: Tea, Taxes, and Trouble (This episode is for Max Hanna!) May 18, 2026 20:52 Episode 180: The Boston Tea Party: Tea, Taxes, and Trouble (This episode is for Max Hanna!) In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we travel back to colonial Boston to learn about one of the most important events leading up to the American Revolution! Why were the colonists so upset about tea taxes? What did "No taxation without representation" mean? And what happened on that cold December
The Story of Louis Zamperini May 4, 2026 18:04 Episode 179: The Story of Louis Zamperini (a special episode for Asher, Corban, and Titus Tittle) Continue the learning experience for this episode by following this link! 
Building the Panama Canal (a special episode for Emily Murrah) Apr 20, 2026 21:21 Episode 178: Building the Panama Canal (a special episode for Emily Murrah) Thanks so much for listening to Real Cool History for Kids! If you and your family are enjoying this adventure, I'd love to invite you to keep the fun going. You can find even more stories, activities, and resources over on my website!  I'm also so excited to share that the first book in a brand-new story series, The Chro
The Adventures of Davy Crockett (a special episode for Gabriel Zamora) Apr 6, 2026 16:29 Episode 177: The Adventures of Davy Crockett (a special episode for Gabriel Zamora) Check out the show homepage! 
Magawa, the HeroRat (a special episode for Anna Buckingham) Mar 23, 2026 17:12 Episode 176: Magawa, the HeroRat (a special episode for Anna Buckingham)  Learn more about the Celebrating 250 years of Liberty book projects at angelaodell.com! 
Sergeant Reckless - Faithful, One Step at a Time (a special episode for Ike Bailey) Mar 9, 2026 20:34 Episode 175: Sergeant Reckless - Faithful, One Step at a Time (a special episode for Ike Bailey) The the new 250 years of liberty projects coming soon. On March 13th, pre-orders will be opening for the new edition of My Country, My State, My Responsibility! And for the all new The Chronicles of Liberty book 1! Visit angelaodell.com to find out more!
Amy Carmichael, the Girl Who Said Yes to God (a special episode for Olivia Rikard) Feb 23, 2026 18:01 Episode 174: Amy Carmichael, the Girl Who Said Yes to God (a special episode for Olivia Rikard) Amy Carmichael was a little woman who said yes to her big God, and in so doing, became the hands of feet of Jesus to the lost children of southern India. Come hear the story of one of the most tenacious heroes of the Faith in Episode 174. Want to learn more? Visit our show homepage!
Christopher Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue (a special episode for Eliza Lipps) Feb 9, 2026 16:28 Episode 173: Christopher Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue (a special episode for Eliza Lipps) Find out more about Real Cool History for Kids Podcast show resources on the Show Homepage! 
Special Episode: How Do Pigeons Deliver Mail? (Guest: Eryn Lynum from Nat Theo Podcast Show) Feb 2, 2026 23:35 SPECIAL GUEST INFORMATION:  Explore God's Wild & Wonderful world on Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible, a podcast for kids and families: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo Have you ever heard of a bird delivering mail? We recently learned about Cher Ami, a homing pigeon who served in World War I and delivered a life-saving message that helped save many soldiers. Today, we are deep diving into
The Leeeeeaaaning Tower of Pisa (a special episode for Monty Goeller) Jan 26, 2026 13:40 Episode 172: The Leeeeeaaaning Tower of Pisa (a special episode for Monty Goeller)  Join us on our Patrion Platform!  Check out the show homepage! 
The Story of John Bunyan (a special episode for Ezra Scholtz) Jan 12, 2026 16:28 Episode 171: The Story of John Bunyan (a special episode for Ezra Scholtz) Don't forget to follow along at angelaodell.com! 

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