The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families

The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families

Author: Mick Sullivan Language: English Episodes: 100
The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families is a lively audio adventure hosted by Mick Sullivan, designed to bring the past to life for curious minds of all ages. This podcast digs into the surprising, funny, and inspiring corners of history, proving that stories from long ago are anything but boring. Each themed episode is packed with tales of spies, peculiar foods, and the unexpected missteps of figures like George Washington, alongside explorations of early animation and the daring days of ballooning. The production is rich with original music and songs that make every historical journey memorable and engaging. It’s a show where learning feels like play, crafted to captivate kids while earning the trust of parents and teachers. By weaving narrative with sound, the podcast creates a shared family experience that makes history feel immediate and relevant. Listeners will find themselves immersed in episodes that are as educational as they are entertaining, all delivered with a sense of wonder and a professional touch. The goal is simple: to spark curiosity and conversations, making the past a delightful place to visit together.
Episodes
Episode 65: Samuel And J.C. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:41
The year 1913 saw the births of two incredible Black Americans. One was Samuel Wilbert Tucker, a Civil Rights pioneer and all-around incredible person. The other was James Cleveland Owens, who came to be known as Jesse.…
Underwear Chronicles Four: Satchel Paige [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:40
Satchel Paige went from burlap hand-me-downs to silk patterned boxers. Along the way we came one of the most dynamic baseball players in history.
Episode 64: Oh, So Many Birds! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:15
Eugene Schieffelin filled American skies with Starlings, who replaced the Passenger Pigeons that once (literally) darkened the skies. John James Audubon's obsession helped him create a very expensive book. This episode i…
Underwear Chronicles Three: Buster Keaton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:37
Buster Keaton could take a fall like no one else, and that skill carried him from the Vaudeville stages to the movie screen. He made people laugh, dazzled them with stunts, and fought a fire in his undies.
Episode 63: More Accidents, More Toys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:28
Chance has given us some great toys. Explore the accident that led to Silly Putty, the chance repurposing that led to Silly Putty, a few men who stumbled upon them, and two women who figured out what the substances shoul…
Underwear Chronicles Two: Marie Antoinette [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:58
The famed Queen of France had several run-ins with underwear. She also had run-ins with smallpox, ladies-in-waiting, an awkward young prince, catty couriers, and ultimately, the guillotine. If nothing else, this episode…
Episode 62: Chance Encounters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:30
Train stations are busy places and two notable men had very remarkable (and dramatic)encounters in stations during the 1860s. Thomas Edison met a mentor, and Robert Lincoln met a Shakespearean actor named Booth. Also fea…
Underwear Chronicles 1: Up, Up, and Away With Their Clothes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:11
Jean-Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) and John Jeffries (1744-1819) Aeronauts, International Record Setters, Nearly Naked Travelers In the first release from our monthly true tale of underwear history, we meet two early aero…
Episode 61: A Queen and Some Witches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:58
Marina Raskova set world flying records, survived an epic plane crash, and was a trailblazer for generations of female pilots in Russia. With her help, The Night Witches became the most feared fliers of World War 2. Adel…
Episode 60 Big Ideas: Professor TSC Lowe and John Cleves Symmes Jr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:00
Professor TSC Lowe (who was not a professor at all) had visions for a transatlantic balloon flight. He never succeeded in that but he did wind up as the Chief Aeronaut of the Balloon Corps during the American Civil War.…