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Episode One: Ep. 1 The Past and The Curious: An IntroductionCreated by: The Past and The Curious
Started: October 7th, 2016
Status: Active, 125 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/9/" 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>No one could have predicted that Sophie Blanchard would become France’s leading aeronaut, but she flew higher than any woman before her. Willa Brown was the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license in America, but her accomplishments didn’t end there. In many ways, she deserves credit for the famed Tuskegee Airmen. Also features Red Moon Road’s song Sophie Blanchard 1778 (Official Aeronaut of the Empire and Restoration)
The Oyster Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay contend with the Toe Nail Governor and his mission to protect the oysters from extinction. A few years later, a new Food Fight erupts in middle America. This one is about Limburger Cheese and the Postal System. It ends with a stinky sniffing duel. Music, writing, and production by Mick Sullivan “Sweet Dreams” by Squeeze-bot
John Joseph Merlin created automata, musical instruments, clocks, and one of the first pairs of roller skates. His roller skate debut was pretty tragic (and hilarious). A.C. Gilbert was a magician turned toymaker who created some important and lasting toys, and also some incredibly dangerous ones.
Maria Tallchief was a member of the Osage nation who happened to become the first major American ballet dancer. Her story is read by Ashley Thursby, a dancer with The Louisville Ballet. The Dancing Plague of 1518 began when Frau Troffea stepped out of her home and started dancing. For months, hundred of people danced along with her – for no discernible reason. All this and more when you join host Mick Sullivan for the fun.
This episode is about places that used to be and which are now covered up by something new. Yarrow Mamout was an unusual man in early America, but the black business leader’s story was literally buried by buildings near Washington DC. In the 2000s, his story came to light. Also, the Los Angeles communities of La Loma, Palo Verde, and Bishop were often grouped together under the name Chavez Ravine. The people of these communities were uprooted, and now Dodger stadium stands where they once lived.
The Transatlantic Cable connected North America and Europe, allowing for communication like never before (at least for a few weeks). It sure wasn’t easy – told by Greg and Abigail Maupin. Likewise, Alexander Graham Bell’s invention changed the world of communication. He also had a pretty interesting life. Sometimes things just work out. All this and more!
Leonardo da Vinci had some wins and some losses, but his impact was enormous. He kinda sorta finished a painting of a lady named Lisa that wound up in the King of France’s bathroom. Centuries later a man named Vincenzo Peruggia stole it and hid it next to his underwear. This episode also features the triumphant return of Dr. Awkward
Mary Fields was known as Stagecoach Mary, and her story is one of the great tales of the West. Likewise, Owney the dog, always captures the imagination. Michael Fleming, reads the story of Owney, and Melly Victor of Stoopkids Stories joins us as Stagecoach Mary. Stories written by Mick Sullivan
Created by: The Past and The Curious
Started:
October 7th, 2016
Status: Active, 125 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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