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Did This Happen?

Every week (or two), a brand new, family friendly, bite-sized look at history.

Parent info: Did This Happen? is recommended for ages 6-10 and 11 plus. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in the USA, it's about History and Comedy for kids. Launched in 2010.

There are 110 episodes

Episodes
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  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #152 “Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence Part II!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #152 “Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence Part II!”

    1 min5 July 2014

    A year later, we take a peek back in on the Founding Fathers and see if they’ve gotten any further in their signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is the Season 1 finale episode of Did This Happen?! Thomas Jefferson – Kevin Berntson Benjamin Rush – G…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #151 “The Wright Brothers!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #151 “The Wright Brothers!”

    1 min21 June 2014

    The Wright Brothers were adults when their careers started to soar, but what were they like as kids? That’s what we take a look at in this episode of Did This Happen?! Mama Wright – Alison Mork Wilbur Wright – Grant Baciocco Orville Wright – Kevin Berntson Fin…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #150 “Benjamin Franklin!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #150 “Benjamin Franklin!”

    1 min14 June 2014

    There’s some debate as to whether or not Benjamin Franklin actually conducted his famous kite/electricity experiment. We explore one possibility of what might have prevented him from doing so in this episode of Did This Happen?! Myron – Kevin Berntson Benjamin…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #149 “Hyman Lipman!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #149 “Hyman Lipman!”

    1 min7 June 2014

    Hyman Lipman registered the first patent for a pencil with an attached eraser. Well, he did as soon as he found something to write with as we see in this episode of Did This Happen?! Clerk – Chris Sheets Hyman Lipman – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the Hy…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #148 “The Roanoke Colony!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #148 “The Roanoke Colony!”

    1 min31 May 2014

    There are several theories as to what happened to the people of The Roanoke Colony. We explore one theory in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Father – Kevin Berntson Virginia – Alison Mork Find out more about the The Roanoke Colony! ©2011 Grant Baciocco/Sa…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #147 “The Hartlepool Monkey!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #147 “The Hartlepool Monkey!”

    1 min24 May 2014

    Legend has it that during the Napoleonic Wars, the residents of Hartlepool in England once put what they thought was a French spy on trial. We take a closer look at this tale in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Magistrate – Kevin Berntson Barrister – Grant…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #146 “The Earl of Sandwich!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #146 “The Earl of Sandwich!”

    1 min17 May 2014

    Legend has it that the sandwich is named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. We see exactly how far ahead of his time John Montagu was in this episode of Did This Happen?! John Montagu – Kevin Berntson Jerome, 2nd Count de Salis – Chris Sheets Find o…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #145 “Philo T. Farnsworth Part II!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #145 “Philo T. Farnsworth Part II!”

    1 min10 May 2014

    Fourteen year old, Philo T. Farnsworth, continues his work on the electric television. Apparently there was some trouble with some of the early models as we see in this episode of Did This Happen?! Jimmy – Chris Sheets Philo T. Farnsworth – Grant Baciocco Find…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #144 “Philo T. Farnsworth Part I!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #144 “Philo T. Farnsworth Part I!”

    1 min3 May 2014

    We’re very lucky that Philo T. Farnsworth, as a teenager, didn’t have any distractions like television to keep him from inventing…well…television. But we see some things still were just the same BEFORE television as they were after in today’s episode of Did Th…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #143 “Magna Carta!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #143 “Magna Carta!”

    1 min26 April 2014

    Signed in 1215 in England, The Magna Carta is said to have inspired many constitutional documents including the United States Constitution. Journey with us to the date this great document was signed on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! King John – Kevin Ber…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #142 “Lewis & Clark!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #142 “Lewis & Clark!”

    1 min19 April 2014

    In 1803, Lewis & Clark set out to trek across the Pacific Northwest to find passage to the Pacific Ocean. We are there moments after they started their journey in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Martha Jefferson – Jayne Entwistle Thomas Jefferson – Kevin …

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #141 “Neon Lights Up The U.S.A.!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #141 “Neon Lights Up The U.S.A.!”

    1 min12 April 2014

    Georges Claude is responsible for bringing the first ever neon signs to America when he sold two of them to a Packard Dealership in Los Angeles. We are there for the initial lighting of the signs in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Georges Claude – Chris S…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #140 “The Tesla Coil!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #140 “The Tesla Coil!”

    1 min5 April 2014

    One of Nikola Tesla’s greatest inventions was The Tesla Coil. However, even from the start, people were confused about what it did and what it was for. We clear up those questions in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Nikola Tesla – Grant Baciocco Assistant …

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #139 “The Secret Service!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #139 “The Secret Service!”

    1 min29 March 2014

    Abraham Lincoln has the idea for The Secret Service and he calls William P. Wood to The White House to talk about it in this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Abraham Lincoln – Grant Baciocco William P. Wood – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the The Secre…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #138 “MacArthur Leaves The Philippines!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #138 “MacArthur Leaves The Philippines!”

    1 min22 March 2014

    Douglas MacArthur was famous for saying, “I shall return!” Did he mean it? Find out all about it in this episode of Did This Happen?! General Douglas MacArthur – Kevin Berntson Crowd – Grant Baciocco, Kevin Berntson, Jayne Entwistle and Alison Mok Find out mor…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #137 “Annie Edison Taylor!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #137 “Annie Edison Taylor!”

    1 min15 March 2014

    At 63, Annie Edison Taylor decided to make history! What’s even more shocking than what she decided to do is the reason WHY she decided to do it! Find out all about it in this episode of Did This Happen?! Annie Edison Taylor – Jayne Entwistle Maggie – Alison M…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #136 “The Midnight Ride Of Sybil Ludington!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #136 “The Midnight Ride Of Sybil Ludington!”

    1 min8 March 2014

    Everyone knows about Paul Revere, but did you know a sixteen year old girl did the same thing he did, except better? We learn about Sybil Ludington in this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Sybil Ludington – Jayne Entwistle Mary Ludington – Alison Mork Find …

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #135 “The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part II!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #135 “The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part II!”

    1 min1 March 2014

    Paul Revere is on his way to Concord! Does he make it? Find out on this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Paul Revere – Grant Baciocco British Soldier – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the Paul Revere! ©2014 Grant Baciocco/Saturday Morning Media

  • Did This Happen?  EPISODE #134 “The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part I!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #134 “The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part I!”

    1 min22 February 2014

    One if by land. Two if by sea. Pretty simple right? Maybe not so much as we find out on this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Paul Revere – Grant Baciocco Robert Newman – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Paul Revere! ©2014 Grant Baciocco/Saturday Mornin…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #133 “Christopher Columbus!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #133 “Christopher Columbus!”

    1 min15 February 2014

    On his historical voyage to the New World Christopher Columbus was very eager to find land. We take a look at one of the possible reasons for that in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Christopher Columbus – Kevin Berntson First Mate – Grant Baciocco Find ou…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #132 “Florence Nightingale!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #132 “Florence Nightingale!”

    1 min8 February 2014

    Florence Nightingale rose to fame as a nurse in The Crimean War. We explore her attention to detail in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Florence Nightingale – Alison Mork Soldier – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Florence Nightingale! ©2014 Grant Baci…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #131 “Edison’s String Of Electric Lights!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #131 “Edison’s String Of Electric Lights!”

    1 min1 February 2014

    Edison invented the light, but did you know he also came up with the first string of them and hung them outside his lab in New Jersey? We explore this on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Thomas Edison – Kevin Berntson Mary Stilwell – Alison Mork Find out m…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #130 “Sarah Bernhardt!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #130 “Sarah Bernhardt!”

    25 January 2014

    Sarah Bernhardt was a world renowned actress and in this episode of Did This Happen? we visit her backstage on the evening of her American Stage debut! Stage Manager – Chris Sheets Sarah Bernhardt – Alison Mork Find out more about the Sarah Bernhardt! ©2014 Gr…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #129 “The Star Spangled Banner!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #129 “The Star Spangled Banner!”

    1 min18 January 2014

    Francis Scott Key wrote what would become the National Anthem for the United States. The question is, is what we sing now in the form he meant it to be in? Find out in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Baltimore Patriot Publisher – Kevin Berntson Francis Sc…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #128 “Doubleday & Baseball!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #128 “Doubleday & Baseball!”

    1 min11 January 2014

    Abner Doubleday. Civil War General and baseball inventor? Explore how Doubleday may have become associated with America’s Pasttime in this episode of Did This Happen? Abner Doubleday – Kevin Berntson Kid #1 – Alison Mork Kid #2 – Grant Baciocco Kid #3 – Chris …

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #127 “Mary Had A Little Lamb!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #127 “Mary Had A Little Lamb!”

    1 min4 January 2014

    Is the classic rhyme MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB based on actual events? We explore this possibility in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Mary Sawyer – Alison Mork Robert Sawyer – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Mary Had A Little Lamb! ©2013 Grant Baciocco

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #126 “Times Square Ball!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #126 “Times Square Ball!”

    1 min28 December 2013

    Every year a large ball drops in Times Square to usher in the New Year. We take a look at the beginings of that tradition in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Adolph Ochs – Kevin Berntson Walter F. Palmer – Grant Baciocco Find out more about the Times Squar…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #125 “The Night Before Christmas!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #125 “The Night Before Christmas!”

    1 min21 December 2013

    Did Clement Clarke Moore get his inspiration from real life stories? We explore that on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Clement Clarke Moore – Chris Sheets Officer – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the Clement Clarke Moore! ©2013 Grant Baciocco

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #124 “Christmas Cards!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #124 “Christmas Cards!”

    1 min14 December 2013

    Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley came up with the very first Christmas cards. But exactly why did they do so? Find out on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Sir Henry Cole – Kevin Berntson John Callcott Horsley – Chris Sheets Find out more about the …

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #123 “The Landing Of The Pilgrims!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #123 “The Landing Of The Pilgrims!”

    1 min7 December 2013

    In December of 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. In this episode of Did This Happen? we are there to get their first impressions of their new world. Pilgrim Man – Kevin Berntson Pilgrim Woman – Alison Mork Find out more about the Plymouth Rock! ©2013…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #122 “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #122 “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons!”

    1 min30 November 2013

    In 1927, balloons of cartoon characters were introduced to the Macy’s Thanksgving Day Parade! Find out what happened to those balloons when they were done in this episode of Did This Happen?! Parade Director – Grant Baciocco Balloon Captain – Chris Sheets Find…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #121 “Franksgiving!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #121 “Franksgiving!”

    1 min23 November 2013

    In 1939, President Franklin Delano actually moved Thanksgiving up a week! Find out the reasons why in this episode of Did This Happen?! President Franklin Delano Roosevelt – Kevin Berntson Eleanor Roosevelt – Alison Mork Find out more about the Franksgiving! ©…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #120 “Lindbergh’s Flight To Paris!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #120 “Lindbergh’s Flight To Paris!”

    1 min16 November 2013

    Charles Lindbergh made history flying his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis, non-stop from New York to Paris in 1927. The trip took over 33 hours! Listen in to what Lindbergh may have been thinking during the halfway point in his trip in this episode of Did This …

  • Saturday Morning Media LIVE Recording at Long Beach Comic Con- November 23, 2013!
    Saturday Morning Media LIVE Recording at Long Beach Comic Con- November 23, 2013!

    1 min12 November 2013

    Come join the stars of your favorite Saturday Morning Media shows as they record a LIVE podcast at Long Beach Comic Con on Saturday, November 23, 2013! We’ll be recording live, special edition episodes of The Adventures of The Thunder Crester and The Tales of…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #119 “The Liberty Bell!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #119 “The Liberty Bell!”

    1 min9 November 2013

    The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom for the United States, but did you know it started life as a simple Statehouse Bell for Pennsylvania? Listen in as the bell is delivered to the Statehouse in this episode of Did This Happen?! Issac Norris – Chris Sheets …

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #118 “Lascaux Cave Paintings!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #118 “Lascaux Cave Paintings!”

    1 min2 November 2013

    The caves in Lascaux feature thousands of Paleolithic paintings along the walls. Just who painted these and why remains a mystery. We provide you with one possibility in today’s episode of Did This Happen? Ug – Jonah Naga – Lilly Mother – Alison Mork Find out …

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #117 “William Dickson!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #117 “William Dickson!”

    1 min26 October 2013

    In January of 1894, Edison Labs were working on the Motion Picture camera. During that time William Dickson became the director of the very first motion picture copyrighted in the United States called Fred Ott’s Sneeze! Did This Happen? takes you to the day ci…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #116 “Roald Amundsen!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #116 “Roald Amundsen!”

    1 min19 October 2013

    On December 14, 1911, an expedition team led by Roald Amundsen became the first to reach the South Pole. Listen in on this historic moment in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Roald Amundsen – Kevin Berntson Oscar Wistling – Chris Sheets Expedition Team – G…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #115 “Sir Francis Drake!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #115 “Sir Francis Drake!”

    1 min12 October 2013

    On September 26, 1580, Sir Francis Drake completed his circumnavigation of the world. Find out what he said to his men as they pulled into the harbor in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Sir Francis Drake – Kevin Berntson Sailors – Grant Baciocco & Chris Sh…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #114 “Samuel F. B. Morse!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #114 “Samuel F. B. Morse!”

    1 min5 October 2013

    What was Sameul F.B. Morse like as a teenager? Find out in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Mama Morse – Alison Mork Samuel F. B Morse – Russ Walko Find out more about the Samuel F. B. Morse! ©2013 Grant Baciocco/Saturday Morning Media

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #113 “George Armstrong Custer!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #113 “George Armstrong Custer!”

    1 min28 September 2013

    General George Armstrong Custer made his last stand at Little Big Horn. I this episode of Did This Happen? we hear the moments leading up to that fateful event! Scout – Russ Walko General George Armstrong Custer – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the George …

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #112 “Neil Armstrong Walks On The Moon!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #112 “Neil Armstrong Walks On The Moon!”

    1 min21 September 2013

    Everyone’s heard Neil Armstrong’s famous words as he set foot on the moon, but what happened in the moments after that? Find out in this episode of Did This Happen?! Neil Armstrong – Grant Baciocco Houston – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Neil Armstrong!…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #111 “Hannibal!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #111 “Hannibal!”

    1 min14 September 2013

    Hannibal is credited as being one of the most talented military commanders of all time. Listen in as he ‘thinks outside the box’ while planning his attack on Rome in this episode of Did This Happen? Hannibal – Kevin Berntson Mago – Chris Sheets Find out more a…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #110 “Michelangelo Paints The Sistine Chapel!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #110 “Michelangelo Paints The Sistine Chapel!”

    1 min7 September 2013

    Michelangelo spent 4 years painting the incredible Sistine Chapel. Hear the moments immediately following the completion of the painting in this episode of Did This Happen? Pope Julius II – Kevin Berntson Michaelangelo – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Si…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #109 “Washington Crosses The Delaware!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #109 “Washington Crosses The Delaware!”

    1 min31 August 2013

    On December 25, 1776, George Washington crossed the Delaware River in what has become one of history’s most famous boat rides! Listen in moment before Washington shoves off in this episode of Did This Happen? Henry Knox – Kevin Berntson George Washington – Chr…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #108 “Gettysburg Address!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #108 “Gettysburg Address!”

    1 min24 August 2013

    On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave his, now famous, Gettysburg Address. We take you to the moments before the president took the stage in this episode of Did This Happen? Aide – Kevin Berntson Abraham Lincoln – Grant Baciocco Find out more ab…

  • Tales of Deputy Guppy Promo #001 “Howdy!”
    Tales of Deputy Guppy Promo #001 “Howdy!”

    1 min19 August 2013

    Starting Saturday morning, August 24, 2013, a brand new adventure series begins on Saturday Morning Theatre! It’s called The Tales of Deputy Guppy and it promises to deliver classic, family friendly, western fun to you every Saturday morning! Make sure you’r…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #107 “Alexander Graham Bell!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #107 “Alexander Graham Bell!”

    1 min17 August 2013

    In this episode of Did This Happen?, we take you to the workshop of Alexander Graham Bell moments after the very first telephone call! Alexander Graham Bell – Kevin Berntson Thomas A. Watson – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Alexander Graham Bell! ©2013 S…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #106 “The Titanic!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #106 “The Titanic!”

    1 min10 August 2013

    The Titanic was built to be unsinkable. But it sunk. Researchers may never fully know all the events surrounding the big ship’s demise. We take a look at one possibility in this episode of Did This Happen? Captain Edward John Smith – Kevin Berntson Chief Offic…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #105 “Genghis Kahn!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #105 “Genghis Kahn!”

    1 min3 August 2013

    Genghis Kahn was the mighty emperor of the Mongol Empire. He was feared far and wide. Did This Happen? takes you to the moments before Kahn and his army set out to conquer the Jin Dynasty. Genghis Kahn – Grant Baciocco Mama Kahn – Alison Mork Horde – Kevin Ber…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #104 “Joan of Arc!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #104 “Joan of Arc!”

    1 min27 July 2013

    Joan of Arc is a national heorine in France who led the French armies during the Hundred Years War. Did This Happen? takes you to the final moments of Joan of Arc’s heresy trial. What fate awaits the young martyr? Bishop Cauhon – Kevin Berntson Joan of Arc – A…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #103 “George Washington Carver!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #103 “George Washington Carver!”

    1 min20 July 2013

    George Washington Carver was an inventor whose list of inventions is astounding. Did This Happen takes you to Dr. Carver’s lab as he’s about to debut his latest invention. George Washington Carver – Jordan Black Charles – Doug Price Find out more about the Geo…

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #102 “Betsy Ross!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #102 “Betsy Ross!”

    1 min13 July 2013

    In May of 1776, George Washington, Robert Morris and George Ross visited seamstress Betsy Ross to talk to her about a new flag for the United States. Did This Happen takes you to this historic meeting. Betsy Ross – Alison Mork George Washington – Chris Sheets …

  • Did This Happen? EPISODE #101 “Signing of the Declaration of Independence!”
    Did This Happen? EPISODE #101 “Signing of the Declaration of Independence!”

    1 min4 July 2013

    On July 4, 1776, the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Did This Happen takes you to Philadelphia for this historic moment. Thomas Jefferson – Kevin Berntson Benjamin Rush – Grant Baciocco Various voices yelling – Chris Sheets Find out mo…

  • EPISODE #152 “Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence Part II!”
    EPISODE #152 “Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence Part II!”

    1 min26 June 2011

    A year later, we take a peek back in on the Founding Fathers and see if they’ve gotten any further in their signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is the Season 1 finale episode of Did This Happen?! Thomas Jefferson – Kevin Berntson Benjamin Rush – G…

  • EPISODE #151 “The Wright Brothers!”
    EPISODE #151 “The Wright Brothers!”

    1 min19 June 2011

    The Wright Brothers were adults when their careers started to soar, but what were they like as kids? That’s what we take a look at in this episode of Did This Happen?! Mama Wright – Alison Mork Wilbur Wright – Grant Baciocco Orville Wright – Kevin Berntson Fin…

  • EPISODE #150 “Benjamin Franklin!”
    EPISODE #150 “Benjamin Franklin!”

    1 min12 June 2011

    There’s some debate as to whether or not Benjamin Franklin actually conducted his famous kite/electricity experiment. We explore one possibility of what might have prevented him from doing so in this episode of Did This Happen?! Myron – Kevin Berntson Benjamin…

  • EPISODE #149 “Hyman Lipman!”
    EPISODE #149 “Hyman Lipman!”

    1 min5 June 2011

    Hyman Lipman registered the first patent for a pencil with an attached eraser. Well, he did as soon as he found something to write with as we see in this episode of Did This Happen?! Clerk – Chris Sheets Hyman Lipman – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the Hy…

  • EPISODE #148 “The Roanoke Colony!”
    EPISODE #148 “The Roanoke Colony!”

    1 min29 May 2011

    There are several theories as to what happened to the people of The Roanoke Colony. We explore one theory in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Father – Kevin Berntson Virginia – Alison Mork Find out more about the The Roanoke Colony! ©2011 Grant Baciocco

  • EPISODE #147 “The Hartlepool Monkey!”
    EPISODE #147 “The Hartlepool Monkey!”

    1 min22 May 2011

    Legend has it that during the Napoleonic Wars, the residents of Hartlepool in England once put what they thought was a French spy on trial. We take a closer look at this tale in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Magistrate – Kevin Berntson Barrister – Grant…

  • EPISODE #146 “The Earl of Sandwich!”
    EPISODE #146 “The Earl of Sandwich!”

    1 min15 May 2011

    Legend has it that the sandwich is named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. We see exactly how far ahead of his time John Montagu was in this episode of Did This Happen?! John Montagu – Kevin Berntson Jerome, 2nd Count de Salis – Chris Sheets Find o…

  • EPISODE #145 “Philo T. Farnsworth Part II!”
    EPISODE #145 “Philo T. Farnsworth Part II!”

    1 min8 May 2011

    Fourteen year old, Philo T. Farnsworth, continues his work on the electric television. Apparently there was some trouble with some of the early models as we see in this episode of Did This Happen?! Jimmy – Chris Sheets Philo T. Farnsworth – Grant Baciocco Find…

  • EPISODE #144 “Philo T. Farnsworth Part I!”
    EPISODE #144 “Philo T. Farnsworth Part I!”

    1 min1 May 2011

    We’re very lucky that Philo T. Farnsworth, as a teenager, didn’t have any distractions like television to keep him from inventing…well…television. But we see some things still were just the same BEFORE television as they were after in today’s episode of Did Th…

  • EPISODE #143 “Magna Carta!”
    EPISODE #143 “Magna Carta!”

    1 min24 April 2011

    Signed in 1215 in England, The Magna Carta is said to have inspired many constitutional documents including the United States Constitution. Journey with us to the date this great document was signed on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! King John – Kevin Ber…

  • EPISODE #142 “Lewis & Clark!”
    EPISODE #142 “Lewis & Clark!”

    1 min17 April 2011

    In 1803, Lewis & Clark set out to trek across the Pacific Northwest to find passage to the Pacific Ocean. We are there moments after they started their journey in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Martha Jefferson – Jayne Entwistle Thomas Jefferson – Kevin …

  • EPISODE #141 “Neon Lights Up The U.S.A.!”
    EPISODE #141 “Neon Lights Up The U.S.A.!”

    1 min10 April 2011

    Georges Claude is responsible for bringing the first ever neon signs to America when he sold two of them to a Packard Dealership in Los Angeles. We are there for the initial lighting of the signs in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Georges Claude – Chris S…

  • EPISODE #140 “The Tesla Coil!”
    EPISODE #140 “The Tesla Coil!”

    1 min3 April 2011

    One of Nikola Tesla’s greatest inventions was The Tesla Coil. However, even from the start, people were confused about what it did and what it was for. We clear up those questions in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Nikola Tesla – Grant Baciocco Assistant …

  • EPISODE #139 “The Secret Service!”
    EPISODE #139 “The Secret Service!”

    1 min27 March 2011

    Abraham Lincoln has the idea for The Secret Service and he calls William P. Wood to The White House to talk about it in this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Abraham Lincoln – Grant Baciocco William P. Wood – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the The Secre…

  • EPISODE #138 “MacArthur Leaves The Philippines!”
    EPISODE #138 “MacArthur Leaves The Philippines!”

    1 min20 March 2011

    Douglas MacArthur was famous for saying, “I shall return!” Did he mean it? Find out all about it in this episode of Did This Happen?! General Douglas MacArthur – Kevin Berntson Crowd – Grant Baciocco, Kevin Berntson, Jayne Entwistle and Alison Mok Find out mor…

  • EPISODE #137 “Annie Edison Taylor!”
    EPISODE #137 “Annie Edison Taylor!”

    1 min13 March 2011

    At 63, Annie Edison Taylor decided to make history! What’s even more shocking than what she decided to do is the reason WHY she decided to do it! Find out all about it in this episode of Did This Happen?! Annie Edison Taylor – Jayne Entwistle Maggie – Alison M…

  • EPISODE #136 “The Midnight Ride Of Sybil Ludington!”
    EPISODE #136 “The Midnight Ride Of Sybil Ludington!”

    1 min6 March 2011

    Everyone knows about Paul Revere, but did you know a sixteen year old girl did the same thing he did, except better? We learn about Sybil Ludington in this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Sybil Ludington – Jayne Entwistle Mary Ludington – Alison Mork Find …

  • EPISODE #135 “The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part II!”
    EPISODE #135 “The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part II!”

    1 min27 February 2011

    Paul Revere is on his way to Concord! Does he make it? Find out on this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Paul Revere – Grant Baciocco British Soldier – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the Paul Revere! ©2011 Grant Baciocco

  • EPISODE #134 “The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part I!”
    EPISODE #134 “The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part I!”

    1 min20 February 2011

    One if by land. Two if by sea. Pretty simple right? Maybe not so much as we find out on this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Paul Revere – Grant Baciocco Robert Newman – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Paul Revere! ©2011 Grant Baciocco

  • EPISODE #133 “Christopher Columbus!”
    EPISODE #133 “Christopher Columbus!”

    1 min13 February 2011

    On his historical voyage to the New World Christopher Columbus was very eager to find land. We take a look at one of the possible reasons for that in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Christopher Columbus – Kevin Berntson First Mate – Grant Baciocco Find ou…

  • EPISODE #132 “Florence Nightingale!”
    EPISODE #132 “Florence Nightingale!”

    1 min6 February 2011

    Florence Nightingale rose to fame as a nurse in The Crimean War. We explore her attention to detail in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Florence Nightingale – Alison Mork Soldier – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Florence Nightingale! ©2011 Grant Bac…

  • EPISODE #131 “Edison’s String Of Electric Lights!”
    EPISODE #131 “Edison’s String Of Electric Lights!”

    1 min30 January 2011

    Edison invented the light, but did you know he also came up with the first string of them and hung them outside his lab in New Jersey? We explore this on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Thomas Edison – Kevin Berntson Mary Stilwell – Alison Mork Find out m…

  • EPISODE #130 “Sarah Bernhardt!”
    EPISODE #130 “Sarah Bernhardt!”

    1 min23 January 2011

    Sarah Bernhardt was a world renowned actress and in this episode of Did This Happen? we visit her backstage on the evening of her American Stage debut! Stage Manager – Chris Sheets Sarah Bernhardt – Alison Mork Find out more about the Sarah Bernhardt! ©2011 G…

  • EPISODE #129 “The Star Spangled Banner!”
    EPISODE #129 “The Star Spangled Banner!”

    1 min16 January 2011

    Francis Scott Key wrote what would become the National Anthem for the United States. The question is, is what we sing now in the form he meant it to be in? Find out in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Baltimore Patriot Publisher – Kevin Berntson Francis Sc…

  • EPISODE #128 “Doubleday & Baseball!”
    EPISODE #128 “Doubleday & Baseball!”

    1 min9 January 2011

    Abner Doubleday. Civil War General and baseball inventor? Explore how Doubleday may have become associated with America’s Pasttime in this episode of Abner Doubleday – Kevin Berntson Kid #1 – Alison Mork Kid #2 – Grant Baciocco Kid #3 – Chris Sheets Find out m…

  • EPISODE #127 “Mary Had A Little Lamb!”
    EPISODE #127 “Mary Had A Little Lamb!”

    1 min2 January 2011

    Is the classic rhyme MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB based on actual events? We explore this possibility in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Mary Sawyer – Alison Mork Robert Sawyer – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Mary Had A Little Lamb! ©2010 Grant Baciocco

  • EPISODE #126 “Times Square Ball!”
    EPISODE #126 “Times Square Ball!”

    1 min26 December 2010

    Every year a large ball drops in Times Square to usher in the New Year. We take a look at the beginings of that tradition in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Adolph Ochs – Kevin Berntson Walter F. Palmer – Grant Baciocco Find out more about the Times Squar…

  • EPISODE #125 “The Night Before Christmas!”
    EPISODE #125 “The Night Before Christmas!”

    1 min19 December 2010

    Did Clement Clarke Moore get his inspiration from real life stories? We explore that on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Clement Clarke Moore – Chris Sheets Officer – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the Clement Clarke Moore! ©2010 Grant Baciocco

  • EPISODE #124 “Christmas Cards!”
    EPISODE #124 “Christmas Cards!”

    1 min12 December 2010

    Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley came up with the very first Christmas cards. But exactly why did they do so? Find out on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Sir Henry Cole – Kevin Berntson John Callcott Horsley – Chris Sheets Find out more about the …

  • EPISODE #123 “The Landing Of The Pilgrims!”
    EPISODE #123 “The Landing Of The Pilgrims!”

    1 min5 December 2010

    In December of 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. In this episode of Did This Happen? we are there to get their first impressions of their new world. Pilgrim Man – Kevin Berntson Pilgrim Woman – Alison Mork Find out more about the Plymouth Rock! ©2010…

  • EPISODE #122 “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons!”
    EPISODE #122 “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons!”

    1 min28 November 2010

    In 1927, balloons of cartoon characters were introduced to the Macy’s Thanksgving Day Parade! Find out what happened to those balloons when they were done in this episode of Did This Happen?! Parade Director – Grant Baciocco Balloon Captain – Chris Sheets Find…

  • EPISODE #121 “Franksgiving!”
    EPISODE #121 “Franksgiving!”

    1 min21 November 2010

    In 1939, President Franklin Delano actually moved Thanksgiving up a week! Find out the reasons why in this episode of Did This Happen?! President Franklin Delano Roosevelt – Kevin Berntson Eleanor Roosevelt – Alison Mork Find out more about the Franksgiving! Â…

  • EPISODE #120 “Lindbergh’s Flight To Paris!”
    EPISODE #120 “Lindbergh’s Flight To Paris!”

    1 min14 November 2010

    Charles Lindbergh made history flying his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis, non-stop from New York to Paris in 1927. The trip took over 33 hours! Listen in to what Lindbergh may have been thinking during the halfway point in his trip in this episode of Did This …

  • EPISODE #119 “The Liberty Bell!”
    EPISODE #119 “The Liberty Bell!”

    1 min7 November 2010

    The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom for the United States, but did you know it started life as a simple Statehouse Bell for Pennsylvania? Listen in as the bell is delivered to the Statehouse in this episode of Did This Happen?! Issac Norris – Chris Sheets …

  • EPISODE #118 “Lascaux Cave Paintings!”
    EPISODE #118 “Lascaux Cave Paintings!”

    1 min31 October 2010

    The caves in Lascaux feature thousands of Paleolithic paintings along the walls. Just who painted these and why remains a mystery. We provide you with one possibility in today’s episode of Did This Happen? Ug – Jonah Naga – Lilly Mother – Alison Mork Find out …

  • EPISODE #117 “William Dickson!”
    EPISODE #117 “William Dickson!”

    1 min24 October 2010

    In January of 1894, Edison Labs were working on the Motion Picture camera. During that time William Dickson became the director of the very first motion picture copyrighted in the United States called Fred Ott’s Sneeze! Did This Happen? takes you to the day ci…

  • EPISODE #116 “Roald Amundsen!”
    EPISODE #116 “Roald Amundsen!”

    1 min17 October 2010

    On December 14, 1911, an expedition team led by Roald Amundsen became the first to reach the South Pole. Listen in on this historic moment in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Roald Amundsen – Kevin Berntson Oscar Wistling – Chris Sheets Expedition Team – G…

  • EPISODE #115 “Sir Francis Drake!”
    EPISODE #115 “Sir Francis Drake!”

    1 min10 October 2010

    On September 26, 1580, Sir Francis Drake completed his circumnavigation of the world. Find out what he said to his men as they pulled into the harbor in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Sir Francis Drake – Kevin Berntson Sailors – Grant Baciocco & Chris Sh…

  • EPISODE #114 “Samuel F. B. Morse!”
    EPISODE #114 “Samuel F. B. Morse!”

    1 min3 October 2010

    What was Sameul F.B. Morse like as a teenager? Find out in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Mama Morse – Alison Mork Samuel F. B Morse – Russ Walko Find out more about the Samuel F. B. Morse! ©2010 Grant Baciocco

  • EPISODE #113 “George Armstrong Custer!”
    EPISODE #113 “George Armstrong Custer!”

    1 min26 September 2010

    General George Armstrong Custer made his last stand at Little Big Horn. I this episode of Did This Happen? we hear the moments leading up to that fateful event! Scout – Russ Walko General George Armstrong Custer – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the George …

  • EPISODE #112 “Neil Armstrong Walks On The Moon!”
    EPISODE #112 “Neil Armstrong Walks On The Moon!”

    1 min19 September 2010

    Everyone’s heard Neil Armstrong’s famous words as he set foot on the moon, but what happened in the moments after that? Find out in this episode of Did This Happen?! Neil Armstrong – Grant Baciocco Houston – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Neil Armstrong!…

  • EPISODE #111 “Hannibal!”
    EPISODE #111 “Hannibal!”

    1 min12 September 2010

    Hannibal is credited as being one of the most talented military commanders of all time. Listen in as he ‘thinks outside the box’ while planning his attack on Rome in this episode of Did This Happen? Hannibal – Kevin Berntson Mago – Chris Sheets Find out more a…

  • PROMO #003 “Modern Day Paul Revere!”
    PROMO #003 “Modern Day Paul Revere!”

    1 min8 September 2010

    Help us spread the word about Did This Happen? – Tell your best friend about the show! – Tell your teacher about the show! – Tell your librarian! – Leave the show a review on iTunes by going here – http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/did-this-happen/id377668980…

  • EPISODE #110 “Michelangelo Paints The Sistine Chapel!”
    EPISODE #110 “Michelangelo Paints The Sistine Chapel!”

    1 min5 September 2010

    Michelangelo spent 4 years painting the incredible Sistine Chapel. Hear the moments immediately following the completion of the painting in this episode of Did This Happen? Pope Julius II – Kevin Berntson Michaelangelo – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Si…

  • EPISODE #109 “Washington Crosses The Delaware!”
    EPISODE #109 “Washington Crosses The Delaware!”

    1 min29 August 2010

    On December 25, 1776, George Washington crossed the Delaware River in what has become one of history’s most famous boat rides! Listen in moment before Washington shoves off in this episode of Did This Happen? Henry Knox – Kevin Berntson George Washington – Chr…

  • EPISODE #108 “Gettysburg Address!”
    EPISODE #108 “Gettysburg Address!”

    1 min22 August 2010

    On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave his, now famous, Gettysburg Address. We take you to the moments before the president took the stage in this episode of Did This Happen? Aide – Kevin Berntson Abraham Lincoln – Grant Baciocco Find out more ab…

  • EPISODE #107 “Alexander Graham Bell!”
    EPISODE #107 “Alexander Graham Bell!”

    1 min15 August 2010

    In this episode of Did This Happen?, we take you to the workshop of Alexander Graham Bell moments after the very first telephone call! Alexander Graham Bell – Kevin Berntson Thomas A. Watson – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Alexander Graham Bell! ©2013 S…

  • EPISODE #106 “The Titanic!”
    EPISODE #106 “The Titanic!”

    1 min8 August 2010

    The Titanic was built to be unsinkable. But it sunk. Researchers may never fully know all the events surrounding the big ship’s demise. We take a look at one possibility in this episode of Did This Happen? Captain Edward John Smith – Kevin Berntson Chief Offic…

  • EPISODE #105 “Genghis Kahn!”
    EPISODE #105 “Genghis Kahn!”

    1 min31 July 2010

    Genghis Kahn was the mighty emperor of the Mongol Empire. He was feared far and wide. Did This Happen? takes you to the moments before Kahn and his army set out to conquer the Jin Dynasty. Genghis Kahn – Grant Baciocco Mama Kahn – Alison Mork Horde – Kevin Ber…

  • PROMO #002 “Second Continental Congress!“ Version 2
    PROMO #002 “Second Continental Congress!“ Version 2

    1 min27 July 2010

    NOTE: This is an updated version of Promo #002 that folks can use to help us promote the show. It just removes the July 4th information now that we’re launched! On June 15, 1775, The Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create the Continental Arm…

  • EPISODE #104 “Joan of Arc!”
    EPISODE #104 “Joan of Arc!”

    1 min24 July 2010

    Joan of Arc is a national heorine in France who led the French armies during the Hundred Years War. Did This Happen? takes you to the final moments of Joan of Arc’s heresy trial. What fate awaits the young martyr? Bishop Cauhon – Kevin Berntson Joan of Arc – A…

  • EPISODE #103 “George Washington Carver!”
    EPISODE #103 “George Washington Carver!”

    1 min18 July 2010

    George Washington Carver was an inventor whose list of inventions is astounding. Did This Happen takes you to Dr. Carver’s lab as he’s about to debut his latest invention. George Washington Carver – Jordan Black Charles – Doug Price Find out more about the Geo…

  • EPISODE #102 “Betsy Ross!”
    EPISODE #102 “Betsy Ross!”

    1 min11 July 2010

    In May of 1776, George Washington, Robert Morris and George Ross visited seamstress Betsy Ross to talk to her about a new flag for the United States. Did This Happen takes you to this historic meeting. Betsy Ross – Alison Mork George Washington – Chris Sheets …

  • EPISODE #101 “Signing of the Declaration of Independence!”
    EPISODE #101 “Signing of the Declaration of Independence!”

    1 min4 July 2010

    On July 4, 1776, the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Did This Happen takes you to Philadelphia for this historic moment. Thomas Jefferson – Kevin Berntson Benjamin Rush – Grant Baciocco Various voices yelling – Chris Sheets Find out mo…

  • PROMO #002 “Second Continental Congress!”
    PROMO #002 “Second Continental Congress!”

    1 min27 June 2010

    On June 15, 1775, The Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create the Continental Army and appoint George Washington as General. Â Did This Happen takes you to Philadelphia moments after that appointment. Â Make sure to return here on July 4, 201…

  • PROMO #001 “Endorsed By The President!”
    PROMO #001 “Endorsed By The President!”

    1 min13 June 2010

    Coming July 4, 2010, comes a brand new podcast from co-creator and head writer of The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd, Grant Baciocco called Did This Happen? Besides being a bite sized, family friendly look at history, it also holds the distinction of being endo…

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