Animals Vol 3: Signalman Jack, Cacareco, and Pickles!

Animals Vol 3: Signalman Jack, Cacareco, and Pickles!

Author: Mick Sullivan May 18, 2026 Duration: 17:07
Signalman Jack was a baboon who worked in the railway in South Africa. Cacareco was a Black Rhino elected to political office in Brazil. Pickles was the dog who found the missing World Cup trophy. All of them were awesome. All of them will be in Mick's upcoming book.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families
Podcast Episodes
Electric Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:00
Philo Farnsworth loved electricity so much he came up with a way to invent television - as a 14 year old! Centuries beforehand Stephen Gray, a British scientist, learned more about electricity than anyone before him - an…
Good Things to Eat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:39
This episode will make you hungry! Rufus Estes and Chin Foin both left a big mark on food, both lived in Chicago at the same time, and both had their food featured in important cookbooks in 1911.
One Year, Two Hoaxes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:21
The year 1917 gave us both the birth of the Cottingly Fairies and the silly fake history known as the Bathtub Hoax.
Moving Stuff Around - Hi Jolly and Elisha Otis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:31
A man named Hadji Ali, but known as Hi Jolly, was an important figure with the US Army's short lived Camel Corps, and his legend lives on today. Around the same time a man named Elisha Otis changed the world with the ele…
Banneker's Clock and Pearse's Plane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:29
Two guys who grew up on farms. Both were tinkerers. Benjamin Banneker, a free Black American created the first striking clock built in America. Richard Pearse, from New Zealand, was a pioneer in flight. Was he a first? w…
Oceans to Cross with Tori Murden-McClure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:27
Episode 101 tells the story of Tori Murden-McClure's solo row across the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to her story, hear her speak with Mick on the 25th anniversary of her successful solo crossing. Learn more about Tori i…
Animal Surprises [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:35
Episode 100, y'all! Beautiful Jim Key was born sickly and weak, but became world famous and is remembered as the smartest horse in the world. His training and care came from a former enslaved man named Doctor William Key…
Bone Wars and The Ghost Town Rhyolite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:09
Our 99th Episode! This episode features the narration talents of musician Will Oldham, also known as Bonnie Prince Billy. Will tells the story of Rhyolite, a town once founded in Death Valley after the discovery of gold…
A Very Special Desk - an Election Season Special Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:39
The Resolute Desk is a fixture in the Oval Office. American Presidents have used it during some of the country's most pivotal moments. But what does the Resolute Desk have to do with England's dangerous expeditions into…
Microscopes and Telescopes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:37
Episode 98 goes to the Netherlands. There is something remarkable about the Dutch when it comes to glass lenses and scientific tools. Maybe Hans Lippershay invented the telescope. Maybe it was some kids in his town. Or m…