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Back to School

Let's head back to school. The 19th and early 20th centuries were periods of great change in U.S. history, and you can bet the classroom looked a lot different back then.

A Trip to the Fair

Have you ever wondered where some of your favorite sweet treats come from? Over a hundred years ago, millions of people traveled to the St. Louis World's Fair to see amaz

The American Drummer

How would you send a message if phones hadn't been invented yet? During the American Revolution, messages were sent across the battlefield with the beat of a drum. Drum

The Turtle: Revolutionary Submarine

How old do you think submarines are? 50 years old? 100 years old? What if we told you they date back all the way to the American Revolution? While George Washington led h

The Kung Fu Legend

Have you ever heard of Kung Fu? If so, you probably have Bruce Lee to thank. Born in San Francisco in 1940, he would grow up to become one of history's most influential m

The Pack Horse Library

During the Great Depression, a group of brave librarians set out on a mission. Rain or shine, they loaded up their saddlebags with books and rode horses up steep, dangero

A Dodo Mystery

Have you ever heard of the dodo? This flightless bird once lived on an island off the coast of Africa. But less than a century after humans arrived, the dodo was gone.

The Fearless Aviator: Bessie Coleman

Have you ever seen a plane soaring overhead and thought, "I want to do that"? That's exactly what Bessie Coleman thought when she heard tales of daring World War I pilots

The Real Pooh Bear

If you grew up hearing the stories of Winnie the Pooh, you know the stories of honey-loving bears, bouncing tigers, and gloomy donkeys all living together in an enchanted

The Christmas Truce

It was the first year of World War I. The sound of gunshots echoed across the countryside. But then, on Christmas Day in 1914, something extraordinary happened. The gunsh

Video Games

Have you ever wondered where video games come from? Join Anna, Leo, and Percy the mouse as they press start on a journey through history. They'll uncover the origins of t

Nessie: The Loch Ness Monster

For centuries, tales have been told about a mysterious creature, hiding beneath the dark water of Loch Ness. The question is: are the stories true? Is the giant creature

A Donut Story

Have you ever wondered where donuts come from? This ring-shaped pastry is a staple of American cuisine, but it wasn't always that way. We're diving into the long history

Ancient Robot Adventure

Long before computers and factories, people in ancient Greece were dreaming up amazing machines that could move on their own. Join Anna and Leo as they travel back in tim

Space Dogs: Belka and Strelka

Join Anna and Leo as they uncover the story of two brave astronauts: Belka and Strelka. Together, these fearless pups made history by becoming the first to orbit the Eart

Six Triple Eight

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was an all-female unit during WWII who answered the call to serve their country. It became their mission to deliver mail and

Queen of the Stars

In 632 CE, something extraordinary happened. A woman named Seondeok became the very first queen to rule Korea. And not only was she a trailblazing ruler, but she was also

Battle of Fishguard

Join Anna and Leo as they travel back in time to the Battle of Fishguard. In 1797, the French landed on the shores of Wales hoping to spread revolution. But a ragtag grou

The Great New York Fire

Imagine this: it's a freezing winter's night in New York City. Inside a building, a single gas pipe bursts. Hours later, the city is engulfed in flames. This is exactly w

Lewis Latimer's Bright Idea

Have you ever heard of the inventor Lewis Latimer? This talented artist and scientist was one of history's brightest minds. From creating drawings for Alexander Bell's te