Who Was Benjamin Franklin?

Who Was Benjamin Franklin?

Author: Bedtime History September 29, 2025 Duration: 9:29
Travel back in time to meet Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most famous inventors and thinkers. Discover how he helped start the first public library and even invented the lightning rod. Learn about his love for books and experiments that changed the world. Find out how he helped write important papers that began the United States. See how he was both a scientist and a leader who cared about helping people. Get ready to be inspired by a man who showed that curiosity and kindness can make a big difference. 💵 Get a free month of Acorns Early: ⁠⁠acornsearly.com/bedtimehistory⁠ 🍎 First month of Outschool for $1: https://outschool.com/bedtime 📖 We published our first book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Explorer Society: World's Fair Conspiracy⁠⁠⁠ 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 📢 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate via Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a shout-out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠500+ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Videos⁠

Imagine a quiet moment at the end of the day, where the goal is to wind down while still sparking a little wonder. That’s the space Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families aims to fill. Each episode is a gentle narrative journey, designed to be both educational and soothing. You and your children might find yourselves transported alongside figures like Jackie Robinson or Maya Angelou, discovering the resilience and creativity that shaped their lives. The stories aren't limited to historical biographies; they also venture into the vastness of space, explain significant current events in an accessible way, and marvel at human achievements like the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. The tone is consistently calm and engaging, making complex topics approachable for young minds. This podcast from Bedtime History serves as a unique tool for families, turning bedtime into an opportunity for shared curiosity rather than just a routine. It’s about creating a peaceful atmosphere where learning feels like a natural part of relaxing together, exploring tales of courage, exploration, and innovation that linger pleasantly in the imagination long after the story ends.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families
Podcast Episodes
Hagia Sophia's Amazing History [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:20
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Painting the Desert: Georgia O’Keeffe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:15
Georgia O’Keeffe was an American artist known for her bold and colorful paintings. She loved painting things from nature, like giant close-up flowers, desert rocks, and animal bones she found in the Southwest. O’Keeffe s…
The Origin of American Football [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:37
American football is one of the most popular sports in the United States. Two teams try to move the football down the field by running or passing it, aiming to score touchdowns in the end zone. Players wear helmets and p…
The Wampanoag and the First Thanksgiving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:39
The Wampanoag were the Native American people who lived along the coast of what is now Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In 1620, the Pilgrims arrived from England and built a colony called Plymouth. The Wampanoag helped t…
Sputnik: A Beep That Changed the World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:54
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The Voyage of the Mayflower (Re-release) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:34
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The Life and Art of Claude Monet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:51
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Empire State Building (Re-release) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:02
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What is Veteran's Day? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:46
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Totems, Canoes, and Culture: Native Peoples of the Pacific Northwest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:26
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