Real Cool History for Kids

Storytelling podcast bringing historical events and figures to life AI summary

Angela O'Dell Visit website › Education · EN · 194 episodes · latest 2026-11-02

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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. Whether you're listening at home, on a road trip, or as part of your homeschool day, each story invites you to discover that history is one great adventure waiting to be explored. New episodes are released twice each month.

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  1. 2026-11-02 · 19 min · Episode 192

    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…

  2. 2026-10-19 · 20 min · Episode 191

    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…

  3. 2026-10-05 · 22 min · Episode 190

    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,…

  4. 2026-09-21 · 20 min

    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…

  5. 2026-09-07 · 20 min · Episode 188

    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…

  6. 2026-08-24 · 17 min · Episode 187

    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…

  7. 2026-08-10 · 18 min · Episode 186

    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…

  8. 2026-07-27 · 19 min · Episode 185

    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…

  9. 2026-07-13 · 21 min · Episode 184

    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…

  10. 2026-06-29 · 18 min · Episode 183

    Episode 183: The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett) Episode Description: Did you know Winnie-the-Pooh was inspired by a real bear? In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we…

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Oldest episode in feed
06/2019 · over 7 years
Typical length
16 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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