Episodes

  • How the Space Race Changed the World

    How the Space Race Changed the World
    Jul 10 2025
    In the mid-20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union competed to control the future of space. This was the Space Race—an intense rivalry that led to amazing scientific advances, including the first satellite, the first human in space, and the Apollo 11 moon landing. This episode explores how politics, fear, and ambition launched humanity into space—and why the Space Race changed the world forever. 📢 ⁠⁠⁠Donate via Patreon⁠⁠⁠ for a shout-out! 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠🇲🇽⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"⁠⁠⁠
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    9 mins
  • Amelia Edwards: Explorer of Ancient Egypt

    Amelia Edwards: Explorer of Ancient Egypt
    Jul 6 2025
    Amelia Edwards was a 19th-century British writer, traveler, and pioneering Egyptologist. After a trip to Egypt changed her life, she dedicated herself to preserving ancient monuments and studying the history of the Nile. Her work helped spark global interest in ancient Egypt and led to the founding of the Egypt Exploration Fund. This episode explores how Edwards combined her love of storytelling and science to leave a lasting legacy in archaeology. 📢 ⁠⁠⁠Donate via Patreon⁠⁠⁠ for a shout-out! 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠🇲🇽⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"⁠⁠⁠
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    9 mins
  • Boston Tea Party: The Night That Changed the Revolution

    Boston Tea Party: The Night That Changed the Revolution
    Jul 4 2025
    On the night of December 25, 1776, General George Washington led a daring and risky crossing of the icy Delaware River during the American Revolution. Facing defeat and low morale, Washington’s surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey, became a turning point in the war. With harsh winter weather, dangerous river conditions, and exhausted troops, the crossing was a bold gamble—and it worked. This episode explores the strategy, conditions, and impact of the crossing, and how Washington’s leadership helped revive the revolutionary cause at a crucial moment. 📢 ⁠⁠Donate via Patreon⁠⁠ for a shout-out! 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ 👍 ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠🇲🇽⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"⁠⁠⁠ Share your thoughts here: ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7
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    8 mins
  • Cowboys: Boots, Hats, and Big Adventures

    Cowboys: Boots, Hats, and Big Adventures
    Jul 3 2025
    Cowboys are often shown in movies, but what was their real life like? Find out what cowboys did every day, where they worked, and how they became symbols of adventure and the American West. 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠! ⁠⁠📺⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ 👍 ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠🇲🇽⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"⁠⁠ Share your thoughts here: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7
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    6 mins
  • Revolutionary Women: Fighting for Freedom

    Revolutionary Women: Fighting for Freedom
    Jul 1 2025
    While the American Revolution is often told through the actions of soldiers and founding fathers, women played vital and often overlooked roles in the fight for independence. From spies and messengers to nurses, fundraisers, and even battlefield participants, women supported the cause in powerful ways. Figures like Deborah Sampson, who disguised herself as a soldier, and Molly Pitcher, who brought water to troops under fire, showed courage and commitment. Others, like Abigail Adams, pushed for ideas of equality and rights that would echo into the future. This episode explores the diverse and essential contributions of women during the Revolutionary War.
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    7 mins
  • Bedtime Safari: Congo Basin, Africa

    Bedtime Safari: Congo Basin, Africa
    Jun 30 2025
    We're excited to announce the newest addition to the Bedtime History family, Bedtime Safari! In each episode, we’ll journey to a different corner of the world where we’ll learn about he ecosystems, animals, cultures, and the fascinating history that makes each place unique. Don't worry about Bedtime History, it will keep releasing weekly. But if you enjoy Bedtime History, I think you’re going to love Bedtime Safari! Click here to listen to more episodes and subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bedtime-safari/id1808461544 Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/bedtime-safari/
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    10 mins
  • Lebron James: King of the Court

    Lebron James: King of the Court
    Jun 30 2025
    LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players of all time—but his story goes way beyond the court. From growing up in Akron, Ohio, to winning championships and starting schools, LeBron has used his talent and voice to make a big impact. In this episode, we’ll follow his journey, learn what makes him a leader, and see how hard work and heart helped him rise to the top. 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠! ⁠⁠📺⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ 👍 ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠🇲🇽⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"⁠⁠ Share your thoughts here: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7
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    8 mins
  • Code of Hammurabi: The World's Oldest Laws

    Code of Hammurabi: The World's Oldest Laws
    Jun 26 2025
    Long ago, King Hammurabi of Babylon wrote down a set of laws to keep order in his kingdom. Some were fair, others surprising! Travel back 4,000 years to learn what people thought was right and wrong back then. 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠! ⁠⁠📺⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ 👍 ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠🇲🇽⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"⁠⁠ Share your thoughts here: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7
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    6 mins