Mountains To Climb

Mountains To Climb

Author: Mick Sullivan June 30, 2025 Duration: 31:25
Henriette D'angeville was the first woman to climb Mount Blanc in the Alps, despite everyone advising her not to try it. Decades later, Julia Archibald Holmes (a friend of John Brown's) became the first woman to summit Pike's Peak, a feat that Pike himself never did.

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
Bunion Derby and Route 66 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
November of 2026 will mark the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, a highway that inspired road trips, neon signs, writers, singers, and even a movie about talking cars. But first, the Bunion Derby was a publicity stunt for a…
War and Pigs : Danish Protest Pigs and the Pig War of 1859 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:12
It was the best of swine, it was the worst of swine. This is a much requested episode: the great Pig War that almost launched a 3rd violent conflict between American and Great Britain. Enjoy the history and absurdity of…
Lost Woods and Found Amendments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:58
The story of the Lost 40 - an old growth forest in Minnesota that got lost for nearly a century thanks to a surveying error. We're talking lumberjacks, old growth trees, and silly mistakes. Also, the 27th Amendment which…
Animals Vol 3: Signalman Jack, Cacareco, and Pickles! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 awesom…
Past Scent (and Other Senses) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
How did an extinct flower not seen since 1881 wind up being the subject of a modern day project to recreate a scent from the past? It was a long path from Dr. Charles Short in the 1860s to Dr. Christina Agapakis in the 2…
Hidden and Lost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:20
The Amber Room was a feat of artistic ability (and a lot of money) but after WWII it has disappeared entirely. Have you seen it? After that we learn about secret codes, the Enigma Machine, Alan Turing, Navajo Code Talker…
Important Animals in History Vol. 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:23
The first release teasing Mick's upcoming book! This episode features three animals of note: Clara the Rhino, Mozart's Starling, and a whale named Mocha Dick. Let's ride through the tales of animals of history!