I Can't Believe That Happened History Podcast for Kids

Hazel Dorthy Scott born June 11, 1920 in Trinidad her parent: R. Thomas Scott a West African scholar from Liverpool and mother Alma long Scott a music teacher and classical pianist. Jazz and classical pianist Age 4 taken to New York as a musical prodigy 8 given a scholarship to Julliard when the start age is suppose to be 16 At 15 she started her own radio show and played with the Count Basie Orch...

For the last week of Black History month 2019 I want to introduce on of my heroes: Bessie Coleman. Bessie Coleman amazes me by her sheer energy and rufusal to let ANYTHING detour her dreams, even when they do not work out, even when every odd is against her, even when her plane crashes she takes it in stride and creates a new plan. Some of you know that I am disabled. Though flight is not my dream...

Sources for Ida B Wells: Activist, Journalist, and Teacher: Black History Month National Women's History Museum: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ida-b-wells-barnett Biography: https://www.biography.com/people/ida-b-wells-952763 NY Times Overlooked Obituaries: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/obituaries/overlooked-ida-b-wells.html PBS 13: https://www.thirteen.o...

Robert Smalls was born a slave in South Carolina April 5, 1839  At 12 years old Robert Smalls’ owners rented him out to work in the town and on the water as a lamplighter, sailmaker, and sailor. This was where he learned the skills he would later use to make his daring escape and when he met his wife Hannah Smalls. At this time Union ships blockaded the South's harbors and Robert Smalls began...

This week we are are going back to the 1860’s to learn all about two dogs who ruled the city: Bummer and Lazarus. They were friends with the King of America ( Emperor Norton ) and with Samuel Clemens ( Mark Twain ). The city fell head over tails for these pups and they could do no wrong in the populations of San Francisco’s eyes. One day outside of Martin’s Saloon a giant black and white Newfoundl...

*Show Notes for Barnum’s American History Museum* Barnum museum The Barnum Museum was arguably the wonder of the world in the 1800’s. If you watched /The Greatest Showman / you can get the filmmaker’s idea of what the Barnum’s American Museum was like. Unfortunately, I feel like they really missed an opportunity, as wonderful as the Greatest Showman was it missed the live whale, the performing gri...

The exciting conclusion to the story of Charles Stratton or as P.T. Barnum named him, Tom Thumb. In This episode you will learn about how he met his wife Lavinia Warren and all about their "Fairy Wedding" . Tune in next week for Lavinia Warren's Story from school teacher to star to entrepreneur. Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed here are some very nice things you can do for I Can't B...

I cheated a little bit since Tom Thumb was a member of the tour and P.T. Barnum's American Museum but was not apart of an actual circus. Please forgive I could not resist doing an episode on Charles Stratton (General Tom Thumb). If you happen to have seen The Greatest Showman (As I have a dozen times) you might remember him. While I LOVE the movie the true story of General Tom Thumb is even more f...

How did circuses begin? How did people decide to start flying through the air and swinging from the top of circus tents? Who started what we think of as a circus? Take a listen to our bite size history podcast fro kids and curious adults. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Helen Keller You might have heard her name before. I am relatively certain you have but I am guessing that you heard about her in the same way I was taught about Helen Keller , almost as an accessory to her teacher’s story. I am so excited to get to introduce all of you to a woman that until I began researching I only knew as a brave disabled woman who inspired by her willingness to learn. There...

There are some people who cannot abide cruelty or injustice in the world and will do literally anything to mange things right. At a time when women were struggling for basic rights Nellie Bly took her power which was her writing and journalism to take on institutions that housed those who were not mentally well. “That such an institution could be mismanaged, and that cruelties could exist ‘neath i...

Welcome to this weeks I Can't Believe that Happened your history podcast for kids or curious grownups so I thought that we would start today with the more unusual circus act and unusual is just because it wasn't traditionally what you would think of when you're thinking of a circus act there were no elephants but that that doesn't make this woman any less impressive her name was Annie Oakley and s...

Podcast for kids Perfect for Homeschool learn all about the history of the circus and one of the most famous lion tamers in history, Clyde Beatty Clyde Beatty was born in 1903 in Bainbridge Ohio. He was so inspired after seeing his first circus he decided to start his own when he was 9 using his own pets as acts and neighbors as an audience. When Clyde was 17 he decided to move on from his backyar...

Hello everyone and welcome to this week's I Can't Believe That Happened . Last week we wrapped up the history of dogs segment and if you haven't listened please go to Itunes and take a listen especially about the WWI pit bull hero Sgt. Stubby who saved his unit. I am sure I will do another segment on dogs. Please leave comments if you have a topic you would like me to cover. This month I have been...

Royal Dogs Dogs have long been popular in Royal households even when they were not hunters or protector dogs have had a special place in royal homes. Here are the top 5 things you didn't know about Royal Dogs from history.' I. In 1715 the Duchess d' Orleans reported to a friend that her grandson the Duc de Charles was placed in a miniature triumphal car pulled by a large cat. A pigeon was a coachm...

Sgt Stubby (Now a movie: Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero )   1917 Private J. Robert Conroy found a brindle pup with a stubby tail which becomes the dog's name. Stubby started his military career as the mascot for the 102nd Infantry 26 the Yankee Division. Stubby was a quick study learning bugle calls, drills, and even found his own way to salute putting his right paw on his right eyebrow. Even...

Hello everyone and thank you so much for tuning in to this week I Can't Believe That Happened a podcast about history for kids. Today we are talking all about the crazy history of pugs from the Chinese Empire To Queen Victoria.  Pugs originated in China , dating back to the Han dynasty (B.C. 206 to A.D. 200). Some historians believe they are related to the Tibetan Mastiff . If you squint you...

I am soooo close to launching my children's history podcast! I think next Friday will be the first episode all about the magical, royal, and oddly fierce history of the corgi! Make sure you tune in and sign up for the newsletter. If you would like to peek ahead you can buy my children's book on The History of Royal Dogs. Royal Dogs: Penelope & Beatrice Owl & Twine Don't Miss A Thing! Sign up with...

Don't Miss Another Moment Of Fun History Facts Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. First Name Last Name Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy. Thank you!   Hello everyone and welcome to the I Can't Believe That Happened a short podcast for kids on things that happened in history that your history teacher wouldn't believe. The podcast is going to be following t...