Real Cool History for Kids
Real Cool History for Kids is a storytelling podcast that brings history to life for curious kids and families through engaging, true stories told from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to send in an audio-request for a special episode? Go to https://angelaodell.com/real-cool-history-for-kids-home-page/ Join author and storyteller Angela O'Dell as she shares unforgettable adventures from history—from courageous heroes and incredible discoveries to fascinating events, amazing places, and surprising moments that changed the world. Every episode is carefully researched, family-friendly, and designed to spark curiosity while helping kids connect with the people and events of the past. Wh...
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)
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 colonial America, when letters traveled by horseback, mail delivery could take weeks, and the person receiving a letter often had to pay the postage! Discover how Benjamin Franklin used his curiosity and problem-solving skills...
Grandma Gatewood Takes a Hike (a special episode for Mariah)
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 to Maine. Along the way, she faced dangerous weather, rugged mountains, sore feet, and plenty of unexpected adventures. After 146 days, she became the first woman to complete a solo thru-hike of t...
The Inspiring Story of Snowflake Bentley (a special story for Cora)
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 saw tiny works of art—each one different, intricate, and gone almost as quickly as it appeared.
Wilson wanted to find a way to preserve what he...
The Story of Charlemagne (a special episode for Ben)
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 empire that stretched across much of western and central Europe.
But Charlemagne's story is about much more than battles and kingdoms. Kids will discover his surprising love of swimming, his...
The Story of the Flying Tigers (a special episode for Daniel)
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, these American pilots traveled halfway around the world to help China in its fight against Japan. Flying Curtiss P-40 fighter planes with fie...
The Faith of Susanna Wesley (a special episode for Susanna)
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 home, held gatherings that eventually drew hundreds of people, and faithfully encouraged her children to learn, think, and grow in their faith. Two of those children—John and Charles Wesley—would...
The Wild Ponies of Chincoteague Island (a special episode for Adelaide)
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 annual Pony Swim and the Saltwater Cowboys.
We'll also meet Misty, the pony made famous by Marguerite Henry's beloved book Misty of Chincoteague, and learn why caring for this s...
Isaac Cline and the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 (a special episode for Ava and Myles)
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 storm forever changed weather forecasting in the United States. Along the way, we'll learn about courage, preparation, and trusting God through life's storms.
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The Story of the Liberty Bell (a special episode for Clara, Ellis, and Cohen)
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 that appeared the very first time it was rung, to the important role it played during the birth of the United States.
Along the way, y...
The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett)
Episode 183: The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett)
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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 tiny black bear cub named Winnie, and discover how her incredible journey to the London Zoo forever changed children's literature.
You'll also learn how a young boy...
Mount Rushmore, the Mountain that Became a Monument (a special episode for Denmark Hettinga)
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 honoring four American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. You'll hear about the historian who dreamed up the idea, the sculptor who brought it to life, and the brave workers wh...
Andre the Seal – The Seal Who Always Came Home (a special episode for Esther and Emilia Lane)
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 beloved animals in America. Year after year, Andre amazed people by swimming through the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean and returning to the same ha...
The Boston Tea Party: Tea, Taxes, and Trouble (This episode is for Max Hanna!)
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 night when colonists disguised themselves and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor?
Join us as we learn about courage, freedom, and one of the...
The Story of Louis Zamperini
Episode 179: The Story of Louis Zamperini (a special episode for Asher, Corban, and Titus Tittle)
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Building the Panama Canal (a special episode for Emily Murrah)
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 Chronicles of Liberty, is on its way! Join Miss Agatha Liberty, a brave little mouse with a big love for freedom, as she discovers the s...
The Adventures of Davy Crockett (a special episode for Gabriel Zamora)
Episode 177: The Adventures of Davy Crockett (a special episode for Gabriel Zamora)
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Magawa, the HeroRat (a special episode for Anna Buckingham)
Episode 176: Magawa, the HeroRat (a special episode for Anna Buckingham)
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Sergeant Reckless - Faithful, One Step at a Time (a special episode for Ike Bailey)
Episode 175: Sergeant Reckless - Faithful, One Step at a Time (a special episode for Ike Bailey)
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Amy Carmichael, the Girl Who Said Yes to God (a special episode for Olivia Rikard)
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.
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Christopher Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue (a special episode for Eliza Lipps)
Episode 173: Christopher Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue (a special episode for Eliza Lipps)
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Special Episode: How Do Pigeons Deliver Mail? (Guest: Eryn Lynum from Nat Theo Podcast Show)
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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 how God designed homing pigeons with this incredible ability to find their way across the sky. This lesson comes straight from Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the B...
The Leeeeeaaaning Tower of Pisa (a special episode for Monty Goeller)
Episode 172: The Leeeeeaaaning Tower of Pisa (a special episode for Monty Goeller)
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The Story of John Bunyan (a special episode for Ezra Scholtz)
Episode 171: The Story of John Bunyan (a special episode for Ezra Scholtz)
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Sunken Ships of Lake Superior (a special episode for Warren Shea)
Episode 170: Sunken Ships of Lake Superior (a special episode for Warren Shea)
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The Amazing Story of Cher Ami (a special episode for Alexi de Coup-crank)
Episode 169: The Amazing Story of Cher Ami (a special episode for Alexi de Coup-crank)
Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox (a special episode for Cassandra Hayes)
Episode 168: Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox (a special episode for Cassandra Hayes)
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The Great Lipizzaner Horse Rescue (a special episode for Eloise Grattan)
Episode 167: The Great Lipizzaner Horse Rescue (a special episode for Eloise Grattan)
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The Great Locomotive Chase (a special episode for Walter Vetterick)
Episode 166: The Great Locomotive Chase (a special episode for Walter Vetterick)
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The Halifax Explosion of 1917 (a special episode for Eden and Griffin Tanis)
Episode 165: The Halifax Explosion of 1917 (a special episode for Eden and Griffin Tanis)
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Charles Schulz and the Peanut Gang (a special episode for Liam Martin)
Episode 164: Charles Schulz and the Peanut Gang (a special episode for Liam Martin)
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Charlie Kirk ~ Making Heaven Crowded
Episode 163: This is a special episode about and in honor of Charlie Kirk (for all of my listeners who asked me to create it).
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The True Story of the von Trapp Family (a special episode for Rosalie Cody)
Episode 162: The True Story of the von Trapp Family (a special episode for Rosalie Cody)
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Winston Churchill's Extraordinary Life (Pearl and Eleanor Spranger)
Episode 161: Winston Churchill's Extraordinary Life (Pearl and Eleanor Spranger)
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Karl Marx and his Incredibly Bad Ideas (a special episode for Jude Speer)
Episode 160: Karl Marx and his Incredibly Bad Ideas (a special episode for Jude Speer)
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The Sad Story of Bonnie and Clyde (a special episode for Judah Leffers)
Episode 159: The Sad Story of Bonnie and Clyde (a special episode for Judah Leffers)
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The Story of Togo & Balto (a special episode for Zack, Owen, and Gabriel)
Episode 158: The Story of Togo & Balto (a special episode for Zack, Owen, and Gabriel)
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The Story of the Fourth of July (a special episode for all of my listeners!)
Episode 157: The Story of the Fourth of July (a special episode for all of my listeners!)
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The Lost Colony of Roanoke (a special episode for Brownin Hariel)
Episode 156: The Lost Colony of Roanoke (a special episode for Brownin Hariel)
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The Daring Doolittle Raid (a special episode for Spruce Myers)
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Episode 155: The Daring Doolittle Raid (a special episode for Spruce Myers)
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Phillis Wheatley Poet (a special episode for Adele Beezhold)
Episode 154: Phillis Wheatley, Poet (a special episode for Adele Beezhold)
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