Past and Pen: A Creative History Podcast for Kids

Welcome to Past and Pen Hosted by : Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll Produced by : Sweet Meadowlark Stories Author Website : https://sweetmeadowlark.wixsite.com/stories Email: pastandpen@gmail.comIn this episode of Past and Pen, we head back in time for a Back to School Special. From the very first public school in America to one-room schoolhouses, yellow buses, summer vacation myths, and s...

Meet Your Host:Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of ⁠Linus the Troll⁠Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories🌐 ⁠Author Website⁠ 📧 Email: ⁠pastandpen@gmail.com⁠ Episode Summary:In this special episode of Past and Pen, we explore a surprising connection between disaster and discovery. What does a volcanic eruption have to do with your favorite two-wheeled ride? Quite a lot, actually! Part of Wander and...

Meet Your Host:Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of ⁠Linus the Troll⁠Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories ⁠Author Website⁠ 📧 Email: ⁠pastandpen@gmail.com⁠ Episode Summary:In this galloping episode of Past and Pen, we’re off to the races—literally! From polished saddles to fancy hats, The Road to the Kentucky Derby explores how a single dream turned into America’s most iconic horse race. Part of Wa...

Hi friends and history lovers! I wanted to pop in with a quick update about Past and Pen. 
My daughter is starting school this week, and between that and some exciting events—like being at the Lubbock Book Festival in just a few days, I’m in a busy season. So I’ve decided to press pause on the podcast, just until September 9. Don’t worry, I have so many more fascinating stories to share with you w...

Welcome to Past and PenHosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories Author Website: https://sweetmeadowlark.wixsite.com/stories Email: pastandpen@gmail.com In this episode of Past and Pen, we hit the open road with real stories of invention, adventure, and determination. Meet Bertha Benz, the trailblazing woman who took the very first road trip in a moto...

Welcome to Past and Pen Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories ⁠Author Website⁠ Email: ⁠pastandpen@gmail.com⁠ In this special tenth episode of Past and Pen, we’re diving into ten amazing inventions created by kids just like you. From swim fins to solar flashlights, and even bacon-cooking gadgets, these young inventors saw a problem and thought, wha...

Welcome to Past and Pen Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories Author Website Email: pastandpen@gmail.com In this episode of Past and Pen , we’re decoding real-life spy stories that sound straight out of a mystery novel. You’ll learn how George Washington stayed one step ahead of the British with help from a secret ink formula, how a lemon led to t...

Welcome to Past and Pen! Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories 🌐 ⁠Author Website⁠ 📧 Email: ⁠ pastandpen@gmail.com ⁠ Old Fashioned Summer Shenanigans In this episode of Past and Pen , we’re cranking up the nostalgia and heading back to summers long before smartphones and A/C. From penny ice cream to sticky pie-eating contests and itchy wool swims...

Meet Your Host: Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of ⁠ Linus the Troll⁠ Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories 🌐 ⁠ Website⁠ 📧 Email: ⁠pastandpen@gmail.com⁠ Episode Summary: In this episode of Past and Pen, we’re unraveling a story that begins in the marshes of ancient Egypt and ends beside a crackling campfire. It isn’t a ghost story or a tale of curses, at least not exactly, but it is a piece of h...

Meet Your Host: Hosted by:  Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll Produced by:  Sweet Meadowlark Stories 🌐 Author Website 📧 Email: pastandpen@gmail.com In this episode of Past and Pen , we’re heading back more than 3,000 years to a time of legendary kings, walled cities, and hidden treasure! The ancient city of Troy —home of the famous Trojan War—may be part myth, part reality… but one man was...

Host: Rosie Talley, Author of the Linus the Troll series Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark StoriesWebsite: sweetmeadowlark.wixsite.com/past-and-penEmail: pastandpen@gmail.com🎙️ Episode Summary:In this episode of Past and Pen, we’re galloping straight into the exciting—and sometimes messy—world of medieval knights! Forget fairy tales about dragons and damsels—today, we’re digging into what real knights...

🎧 A storytelling podcast for curious kids, homeschoolers, and young writers ✍️ Includes a creative writing prompt + kid-friendly reading list Host:    Rosie Talley, Author of the Linus the Troll series Produced by : Sweet Meadowlark Stories Website : https://sweetmeadowlark.wixsite.com/past-and-pen Email : pastandpen@gmail.com 🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode of Past and Pen , we’re traveling...

In this episode of Past and Pen, we dive into the history of Connecticut’s Election Cake, a tradition that turned Election Day into a grand celebration. Inspired by Tasting History, we explore how voting in the late 1700s wasn’t just about casting ballots—it was also a time for community gatherings, long sermons, and, of course, baking generous batches of spiced fruitcakes. These hearty cakes, oft...

Host:    Rosie Talley, Author of the Linus the Troll series Produced by : Sweet Meadowlark Stories Website : sweetmeadowlark.wixsite.com/past-and-pen Email : pastandpen@gmail.com Episode Summary : Pranks, hoaxes, and a little bit of mischief—April Fool’s Day has been keeping people on their toes for centuries. But where did it all begin? And what makes a truly great prank? In this episode, we’re t...

Host: Rosie Talley, Author of the Linus the Troll series Produced by : Sweet Meadowlark Stories Website : sweetmeadowlark.wixsite.com/past-and-pen Email : pastandpen@gmail.com In this episode, we’re diving into the power of the written word. From ancient records to personal notebooks, writing has always been a way for people to capture moments, ideas, and discoveries. But how did it all begin? And...