We love to share the stories of Spies, funny foods, George Washington’s foibles, early advancements in cartooning and ballooning and much more! A professional music score and important songs accompany nearly every themed episode.
Episode One: Ep. 1 The Past and The Curious: An IntroductionCreated by: The Past and The Curious
Started: October 7th, 2016
Status: Active, 124 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
<a href="https://soundcarrot.com/shows/shows/the-past-and-the-curious-a-history-podcast-for-kids-and-families/page/12/" title="SoundCarrot.com - Children's podcasts"><img src="https://soundcarrot.com/img/sc-sm.png" alt="Listen On SoundCarrot" style="width: 200px; height: auto" /></a>Patty Hill (with the help of her sister Margaret) did much more than just write Happy Birthday, but that’d be achievement enough. Story by Heather Gotlib Their Friend Enid Yandell happened to be a world-class Sculptor. and in our telling of the tales, we’ll weave in the Mars Rover, Athena’s birth, and the coolest Bon Voyage Party ever! Incredible song courtesy of Dan Saks, from one of our favorite podcasts, Noodleloaf!
In this episode, Mr. Eric of What If World joins us to share the story of early moving pictures, including an often told (but probably untrue) story of the first train on film. The Lumiere Brothers revolutionized our world, find out why!
We’re digging through the inductees of the Toy Hall of Fame to find great stories that span Abraham Lincoln to Frank Lloyd Wright and beyond. Learn the stories of Milton Bradley’s Game of Life (with a bit of Lincoln’s beard, the Wright family of architects’ creation, Lincoln Logs and so much more.
The people of the late 1930’s saw some fun music made by some remarkable women. Lily May Ledford and her band from Pinchem Tight Holler, KY (YEOW!!) play for President Roosevelt, First Lady Eleanor and the King and Queen of England. She almost hugs the queen.
Some people just can’t be honest, and some try to pass off something phony as something real. This episode is about a would-be Shakespeare named William Henry Ireland, and a gang of body snatchers who try to pilfer a president’s dead body – gross! Featuring Rhea Pechter, Jonathan Messinger, and more. Written and produced by Mick Sullivan.
Join host Mick Sullivan and friend Hanna Zimmerman of Locust Grove as we share the stories of Marquis de Lafayette’s steamboat shipwreck, and Rhode Island lifesaver Ida Lewis. Also features a performance of the song “Sail Away Ladies,” Quiztime and more!
From the electric bathers of Coney Island to the King of England, no food has been as satisfying as a hot dog. You won’t believe it as we weave a tale of dead whales, muckrakers, publicity stunts, and President Roosevelt. Who knew the hot dog was so interesting?
You don’t have to like baseball to like this episode! First, Kelly Moore shares the story of Jackie Mitchell, a young woman who struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Next, Bailey Mazik of the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory sheds some light on the baseball playing spy, Moe Berg. Amber Estes Thieneman and Mick Sullivan perform “Summertime,” plus a summery quiz-time!
Created by: The Past and The Curious
Started:
October 7th, 2016
Status: Active, 124 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
When Chloe is sent off to live with her mysterious and eccentric grandmother she learns an unbelievable secret. Grandma Ivy is none other than Mother Nature herself! And Chloe is next in line to assume to the power and responsibility of the job. Can a twelve-year old learn to balance the entire world’s ecosystem while just trying to fit in at her new school? Only Mother Nature knows.
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