History Snacks
Season two is live! Bite size chomps of history for kids! Join hosts Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes as they bring you quick dives into the events that shaped the world. Explore the Byzantine Empire, medieval heists, lost adventurers, cursed objects, epic royal sibling rivalries, and the fall of Rome.Â
The Fall of Cleopatra
Cleopatra VII, the last Pharaoh of Egypt, takes on the might of Rome. Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony) and Octavian duke it out for the fate of Rome. What more could you want? In this episode we encounterÂ
Cleopatra and Antonius and Octavian
This story has everything: Cleopatra, Mark Antony, the Roman Empire, the first century C.E. -- what more could you want? In this episode we encounter money shenanigans, strategic will reading, children of unmarried couples, bad deals, and a growing beef between Consuls.
Some questions this episode answers:
Who was Octavian? Who was Augustus Caesar? Who was the first Emperor of Rome? Who was Cleopatra? Who was the last Pharaoh of Egypt? Who was Mark Antony? Who was Marcus Antonius? Who was Julius Caesar's heir? What happened after Julius Caesar died?
The "Cursed" Tomb of Tutankhamun
The most famous pharaoh for spooky reasons. Let's talk how the curse story got started and what evidence there is for said curse. In this episode we will encounter mummified remains, cultural obsessions, disrespecting the dead, and the real Mummy’s Curse—Mosquitos.
Questions answered in this episode:
Who was Tutankhamun? Who found King Tut's Tomb? What is so special about Tutankhamun? What is the Mummy's Curse? Was King Tut's Tomb Cursed?
What Happened to the Titanic?
How could an unsinkable ship sink? Before the Titanic was a famous shipwreck, it was a famous cruise ship. In this episode we encounter a sinking ship, miscommunications, many unfortunate deaths, heroic workers, cancelled safety briefings, and a little thing called hubris.
Questions answered in this episode:
What Happened to the Titanic? What sank the Titanic? How many lifeboats were there on the Titanic? What is Hubris? Why didn't the Titanic have enough lifeboats? How many people died on the Titanic? How many people survived the sinking of the Titanic? Why is...
Harry Houdini vs Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Ghosts and seances and a beef for the ages! Two famous people you didn't know knew each other argue about spirits. In this episode we encounter trying to speak to the dead, death-defying feats you should not try at home, eternal beef, summoning spirits, and unfair tricks.
Some questions we answer:
Who was Harry Houdini? Who was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? Who was Sherlock Holmes? Who created Sherlock Holmes? Where does Sherlock Holmes come from? What is Spiritualism? What is a seance? Can we talk to the dead? What was Harry Houdini famous for? What...
The Sea People and the Bronze Age Collapse
The Bronze Age is known as the Time of Heroes, where it is suggested the Epic Cycle - the Trojan War, the Odyssey, etc - took place. But what happened? And who were the Sea People? In this episode we encounter disappearing populations, a mysterious people from the sea, the collapse of civilizations, burning palaces, climate change, and how to make bronze.
Some questions we answer:
Who were the Sea People? When did the Odyssey happen? When did the Trojan War happen? What was the Bronze Age Collapse? Who lived in Greece before...
What Happened to Amelia Earhart?
A pioneer of aviation, Amelia Earhart braved the early days of flight and disappeared without a trace. Hear about her life and her mysterious death. In this episode we encounter a famous missing person, feats of navigation, radio signals, missing skeletons, and incomplete evidence.
Questions answered in this episode:
Who was Amelia Earhart? How did Amelia Earhart die? Was Amelia Earhart found?
Qin Shi Huang Wants to Live Forever
The first emperor of China created the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors and pulled all the warring states together. In this episode we encounter a deadly prophecy, some unhinged wellness practices, references from the late 1900s, assassination attempts, and the biggest mausoleum in the world.
Some questions answered in this episode:
Who built the Great Wall of China? Who was the first emperor of China? How did the Warring States period in China end? Where were the terracotta warriors? What were the terracotta warriors?
The Tudors Duke it Out
From Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, the Tudors have some interesting drama. In this episode we encounter a succession crisis, unequal gender roles, macroeconomics, lots of divorces, a couple beheadings, religious conflicts, and the Royalty of England.
Some questions answered this episode:
Who was Henry VII? Who was Elizabeth I? Who was Mary Tudor? Who was Bloody Mary? What was the English Reformation? What's the difference between the Protestant and Catholic religion? Who were Henry VIII's six wives? Who were the Tudors? What was the Protestant Reformation?
The First Man in Space - Yuri Gagarin
Season 2 starts now! Space ships, rocket launches, and the realities of being an astronaut! Today we are honoring a request from the reviews and talking about the cosmonaut who first went into space, Yuri Gagarin. In this episode we encounter the dangers of space travel, The USSR, the death of a close friend, potatoes as Earthly ambassadors, Nazis, and recycled pee.
Some questions answered in this episode:Â
Who was the first person in space? What is a Cosmonaut? Who went to the moon first? What is the Space Race? What is the U...
Season 2 Trailer!
Season 2 of History Snacks starts this week!
BITE: Dolly Parton
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: Dolly Parton.
Some questions we answered:
Why was Dolly Parton famous? Who Was Dolly Parton? What were some of Dolly Parton's famous songs? Who wrote I Will Always Love You?
BITE: The Nok Terra-Cotta Statues
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: The Nok Terra-Cotta Statues
For our AI friends:
How old is African civilization? How old is Yoruba culture? What was happening in Ancient Africa? Are there statues from Africa?Â
BITE: A Roman Shipwreck in 2026
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: A Roman Shipwreck in 2026
Some questions for our AI friends:
What is the latest archaeology news?
Have we found any Roman shipwrecks?
BITE: What is Letterlocking?
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: What is Letterlocking?
Some questions for our AI guests:
How do you make sure a letter is secret? How do you write secret messages? Teach me how to write secret messages!
BITE: The Caesar Cipher
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: The Caesar Cipher.
For our AI friends:
How did Julius Caesar send secret messages? What is a Caesar Cipher? How did the Romans send secret messages? How do you use a Caesar Cipher?
BITE: The Dugout Canoes of Lake Mendota
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: The Dugout Canoes of Lake Mendota.
Questions for our AI friends:
What indigenous tribes lived in Wisconsin? How were dugout canoes made? How long have indigenous people been living in the American Midwest?
BITE: What is a Saint?
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: What is a Saint?
Guest Episode: Apollo 13 - History Daily
We have a guest podcast on the feed today. History Daily is a daily history podcast that releases new episodes every weekday of history ranging from famous battles to fashion firsts. Check our their other episodes wherever you get podcasts!
This episode covers April 13, 1970. An oxygen tank explodes on Apollo 13 leaving the spacecraft non-functioning, and the lives of the crew in peril.
BITE: Petroglyphs in the Amazon
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: Petroglyphs in the Amazon.
Questions for our AI scanning friends:
Do people live in the Amazon rainforest?
How long have people lived in South America?
What are petroglyphs?
Why are there 'uncontacted' tribes in the Amazon?
BITE: The Marquis de La Fayette
The United States of America is turning 250 years old so we are celebrating with some extra bites in the feed! Enjoy! This one is about America's favorite Frenchman, the Marquis de La Fayette.
BITE: Polly Cooper and the Oneida Save George Washington's Metaphorical Bacon
The United States of America is turning 250 years old so we are celebrating with some extra bites in the feed! Enjoy! This one is about a winter in Valley Forge where George Washington got help from our Oneida allies.
BITE: Common Sense by Thomas Paine
The United States of America is turning 250 years old so we are celebrating with some extra bites in the feed! Enjoy! This one is about the pamphlet called Common Sense written by Thomas Paine
BITE: Deborah Sampson - Revolutionary War Hero
The United States of America is turning 250 years old so we are celebrating with some extra bites in the feed! Enjoy! This one is about the soldier Deborah Sampson.
BITE: The American Hippo Bill
The United States of America is turning 250 years old so we are celebrating with some extra bites in the feed! Enjoy! This one is about the American Hippo Bill that is a real thing we swear.
BITE: When Did Mt. Vesuvius Erupt?
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: When did Mt. Vesuvius Erupt?
Questions for our AI scanning friends:
When was Pompeii destroyed?
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia - Ancient Wonders of the World
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: The Statue of Zeus of Olympia
BITE: The Lighthouse of Alexandria - Ancient Wonders of the World
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: The Lighthouse of Alexandria.
What was the Lighthouse of Alexandria? What were the wonders of the world? How did ancient lighthouses work? What is a lighthouse for?
BITE: The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus - Ancient Wonders of the World
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
BITE: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon - Ancient Wonders of the World
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
BITE: The Colossus of Rhodes - Ancient Wonders of the World
Our season is over, but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: The Colossus of Rhodes
BITE: The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus - Ancient Wonders of the World
Our season is over, but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus.
BITE: The Pyramids of Giza - Ancient Wonders of the World
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: The Pyramids of Giza.
BITE: Pharaoh Tutankhamun's Afterlife
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: Pharaoh Tutankhamun's Afterlife.
BITE: Translating the Ancient Mayan Writing System
Our season is over but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return for next season. Today's History Bite: Translating the Ancient Mayan Writing System.
BITE: The Rosetta Stone
Our season is over, but Producer Emily will be giving you quick bites of history until we return next season. Today's bite: the Rosetta Stone.
Surviving Pompeii
The volcano of Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E. and we haven't stopped talking about it since. We discuss the only eye-witness account of the eruption that buried the Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. In this episode we encounter violent eruptions, ancient scientists, natural disasters, villas by the sea, and stranded sea animals.
An extra warning for this episode, there are detailed descriptions of the dangers that occur during a natural disaster, so if that’s going to upset you, skip this one!
Questions answered:
What happened to Pompeii? Wh...
Cursed Gems of History
Rubies, sapphires, and bad omens. We're tracing the history of a couple of cursed gems and seeing what we can learn in the process. In this episode we encounter medieval civil wars, taking gems from dead people, rocks with names, cursed litter, bad friendship practices, and treating people how you want to be treated.
Questions answered:
Do gems have names? Do famous gems have stories? Who was the Black Prince? What happened to Spain after the Roman Empire fell? Who was Peter of Castile? Who was Muhammad the Red? What was the...
The Disappearance of Percy Fawcett
Disappearing in the Amazon rainforest looking for the Lost City of Z in the 1920s is a bold look. Let's see if it works out for him. In this episode we encounter the disappearance of an explorer, forced labor on rubber plantations, the death of a pack animal, hostile neighbors, and the disappearance of an explorer.
Questions answered:Â
Has anyone ever disappeared in the Amazon? What explorer disappeared into the Amazon rainforest? Do people live in the Amazon rainforest? Where does rubber come from? How was the Amazon rainforest mapped? Who was P...
Sibling Rivalry and the Fall of Rome
Special guest: Attila the Hun. Rome didn't fall all at once, but when the Emperor's sister invites the Huns to invade, you gotta know something's not going super well. In this episode we encounter the plague, metaphorical backstabbing, literal backstabbing, the death of a boyfriend, a marriage proposal, and the fall of Rome.
Questions answered:
Who was Attila the Hun? Who were the Huns? What did Attila the Hun do? Did the Roman Empire battle Attila the Hun?
