Bedtime History is a series of educational, relaxing stories for kids and families. Learn about inspirational characters such as Neil Armstrong, Sacajawea, George Lucas and J.K. Rowling. Other topics include space exploration, current events, and great feats of engineering such as The Transcontinental Railroad.
In honor of Black History Month learn about this courageous woman who stood up for herself and helped start the Civil Rights Movement.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Supreme Court Justice, and warrior for womens' rights and equality.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the planning and construction of the Statue of Liberty.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of the Rocky Mountain range and its National Park.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about one of history's most famous magicians and escape artists.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the childhood of "Teedie" Roosevelt.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the Marquis de Lafayette, the French officer, who joined the Americans in their War for Independence.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn more about the Vikings or Norsemen of the Scandinavian countries, and Leif Erikson, one of the first Europeans to explore the New World.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of Boxing Day, December 26th.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of Christmas carolsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of the creation of Minecraft, from it's the original version by Markus Persson to the many mods and newer versions now built by Microsoft. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn more about the Civil War nurse who devoted her life to the service of others.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the infamous German fighter ace of World War I.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of the Thanksgiving, from the "The First Thanksgiving" at Plymouth to its designation as a national holiday. Also learn about how other countries and cultures celebration days of "thanks."Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
"Remember, remember the fifth of November!" Learn about Guy Fawkes, the Catholic revolutionary who challenged the British government with his Gunpowder Plot.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the gold that was discovered in California and the subsequent Gold Rush that followed.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Jim Henson, the talented puppet designer who created the Muppets and many Sesame Street characters.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Britain and Ireland, and the great progress that took place during what became known as Victorian England.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the World's Columbian Exposition held in 1893.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the brave warrior and leader of the Lakota Sioux tribes of the American West, Sitting Bull.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the famous game designer, Milton Bradley.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about history's most famous painting, the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo Da Vinci.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of glass and glass-making.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the fascinating country and continent of Australia.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about one of the most extensive building projects and structures in the history of the world. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the Catholic missionary nun who devoted her life to serving the people of India.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the famous naval battle between England and Spain.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the famous comic book writer of the Marvel Universe, Stan Lee.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about one of the most famous thinkers and scientists of all time, Albert Einstein. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of human interest in the Red Planet and its modern-day exploration.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the famous author and poet who helped the Civil Rights Movement and changed the world with her inspiring words and life story.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the early Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta, how they were different, and the war that eventually started between them.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the world-renowned Japanese animator and film director, Hayao Miyazaki.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn more about the history of artificial intelligence and robotics, and how advances in these fields are changing our world today.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the British motorcycle racer and talented aircraft engineer, Beatrice Shilling.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about China's Han Dynasty.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Jackie Robinson, who against all odds, became the first Major League baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the Mayan Civilization and their powerful empire that encompassed ancient Mesoamerica. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Helen Keller's journey to overcome all odds by learning to speak, read, write books and later tour the world bringing attention to others with similar disabilities.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the creation of Apple computers and its ingenious founder.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the construction of the Panama Canal, one of the great feats of engineering in modern history!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the International Space Station, from its gradual creation to its current habitat for research and space discovery.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about George Washington's role in the Constitutional Convention and his terms as the first President of the United States.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about George Washington's part in the Continental Congress and his battles as a general in the American Revolution.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the first president of the United States, George Washington, from his boyhood in Virginia to his battles in the French and Indian War. This is part 1 of a 2 part series about his life.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of Ole Kirk Christiansen and the invention of Lego by he and his sons.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of The Grand Canyon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of the construction, maiden voyage and sinking of the Titanic, along with later efforts to discover the wreckage.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the wall dividing East and West Germany, the reasons why it was built and the adventurous people who escaped.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about two incredible women who circumnavigated the globe by sailboat.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of the giant airships of the 1900s also called zeppelins.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the husband and wife creators of the entertaining Berenstain Bears children's book series.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about one of the geniuses of the electrical age, Nikola Tesla.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the founders of Nintendo and the talented people who have designed their games over the years.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about one of America's most famous authors, Samuel Clemens, also known as Mark Twain.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the difficult but impactful life of the world renowned writer of mystery and detective stories, Edgar Allan Poe.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of Bedtime History!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about one of the most curious and creative geniuses in recorded history, a true Renaissance Man who painted, sculpted, sketched and invented.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Ada Lovelace, the brilliant Victorian woman who later became known as one of the first computer programmers.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of camping as one of the world's favorite pastimes!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh and the war that ensued between them as the two paleontologists as they stopped at nothing to discover the most fossils.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the brave woman who put her own life at risk to lead others to freedom along the Underground Railroad.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of the famous cathedral in Paris, the Notre-Dame and the efforts to rebuilt it after the recent fire damage.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the famous American pilot and her many adventures to break aviation records and inspire other women to be pilots, too.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the famous Italian mathematician and astronomer who defied the authorities of his day in the pursuit of science and reason.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of Memorial Day.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about one of the most powerful kings of ancient Europe, Charlemagne.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of Easter, Passover and how the holiday is celebrated today.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the amazing history of chocolate. From the cacao bean used by the ancient Olmecs in Mesoamerica to the mass production of chocolate bars by modern companies like Hershey, learn how we came to enjoy one of the world's most favorite treats.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the plans leading up to D-Day and its importance as one of the defining battles of World War 2.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, and the origin of St. Patrick's Day.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Marie Curie, the extraordinary woman scientist who won multiple Nobel Peace Prizes and helped develop early x-ray technology.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Happy Presidents' Day! Learn about the childhoods of several of the Presidents of the United States of America, many of which were very difficult and very humble beginnings.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Walt Disney's idea behind Disneyland and how it came to be, from its design to its construction and future.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Walt Disney's childhood in Marceline and his early days as an animator, then on to the success of his early animated films leading up to the creation of Disneyland.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the great civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. from his days as a pastor to his great march on Washington, and about the change that came from his efforts to bring about equality in the United States and across the world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the incredible pyramids of Ancient Egypt, pharaohs, mummies, and more about why and how the pyramids were built.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the origin of Christmas trees which started in ancient European times and now is a primary tradition in cultures around the world who celebrate Christmas.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Dian Fossey, the zoologist who sacrificed much to study the Gorillas of Rwanda and help to protect them.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the 2,000 year old history of Halloween, which started with ancient Celtic traditions and evolved into the fun celebration it is today.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Marco Polo, the Italian merchant, who traveled Asia to become one of the earliest European explorers to learn about its culture and people and return to write about it.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Steve Irwin, best known as The Crocodile Hunter, an Australian TV personality and crocodile expert who had a passion for teaching about wildlife and it's preservation.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Hedy Lamarr, the famous actress who also helped invent an early device for radio communications.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the world famous Chinese martial artist, actor and pop culture icon, Bruce Lee.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of Paris's world famous Eiffel Tower.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about one of the greatest eras in history, The Renaissance, where education and innovation flourished, the likes of which had never before been seen in the history of the world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the brave female nurses of World War I and all they did to bring comfort and cheer to the wounded during one of the most difficult periods in the history of the world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the world famous basketball player Michael Jordan. Follow us on a journey from his childhood in Brooklyn to championship years with the Bulls and the Olympic "Dream Team."Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the childhood of Jacques Cousteau, when he first became interested in the ocean, his later invention of the aqua-lung and his filmmaking adventures across the globe.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about a current event, the rescue of the soccer team in the Tham Luang Thailand caves; and the brave divers who gave their all to bring the boys to safety.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the history of computer technology, from the abacus of the ancient world to smartphones of the modern age.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the ambitious young immigrant, Irving Berlin, and his rise from poverty to become one of America's greatest songwriters.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the young Pakistani school girl who challenged the Taliban in her quest for womens' rights to education.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the childhood and career of world famous children's author and artist, Dr. Seuss.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Shirley Temple, the young child star who won the hearts of people everywhere and gave hope to America during The Great Depression.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, who dreamed of being a writer and eventually found great success in her world famous fantasy series.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Buffalo Bill Cody, the American West hunter who eventually started his own Wild West Show and travelled the world with his famous band of performers.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about India and the brave man who led his people to freedom through his example of non-violence and love.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Nancy Wake, the brave spy and soldier who helped lead the Allies and French Resistance to victory during World War 2.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about George Lucas's childhood and imagination that led to the creation of one of the greatest movie franchises of all time.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Take a journey to the place where stars are born and learn about the history of stars and our own star, the Sun.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the newsies strike of 1899, when a band of courageous newsboys took on the most powerful newspaper owners in New York City.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Enjoy a reading of Paul Revere's Ride, the famous American poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about one of the most well known Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, who was also a writer, inventor and philanthropist.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about an everyday hero who has changed many lives through her goodness and talents, my wonderful grandmother, Sandra Porter.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Gymnast Kerri Strug as she started training as a child and improved her skills until winning a Gold Medal at the Atlanta Olympic Games.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the specialized military group, what it takes to become a SEAL and some of the missions they have carried out to help others.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the amazing engineering feat of the Transcontinental Railroad and the ingenious and brave Americans who constructed it.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the brave young Shoshone, Sacajawea, as she guides Lewis and Clark across the dangerous American wilderness in search of a better path to the West.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Sylvester Stallone: The Rocky Story by Bedtime HistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the adventures of the Pony ExpressSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Abraham Lincoln as he enters politics and as President faces the tragedies and challenges of the Civil War.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the childhood of Abraham Lincoln in Kentucky as he learned to work hard and study, preparing to become the President of the United States of America.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the first spacecraft to visit a comet, the Rosetta Mission.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Eurostar, the underwater tunnel, one of the greatest engineering feats in the history of the world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Joan of Arc, the young French girl who gave her people hope for freedom during a time of war.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Bullet Bob Feller who would grow up to become one of the fastest pitchers of all time.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about World War 2 pilot Gail Halvorsen, who came up with a creative way to bring hope to the children of war torn Germany.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about the adventures of Sir Edmund Hillary as he grew from boy to man and conquered the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about Tegla Loroupe, the little girl from Africa who grew up to be a famous marathon runner and inspiration to her people.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days by Bedtime HistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)
Learn about famous astronaut Neil Armstrong as you drift off to sleep.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bedtimehistory)