A podcast by a kid, for kids about interesting historical figures. Join Tornado (and Mama!) as we explore the history of interesting people in a truthful but sensitive way.
Release schedule is every other Monday morning.
Today's episode is about the incredible Amelia Earhart, champion pilot and... clothing designer? Join us as we talk about her
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
Email: historywithclass@gmail.com
15 Jan 2021
Stuff & Things: 2020 Year in Review
Hi friends! We're talking about all the podcasts we did in 2020, arguing about who invented penguins, and deciding who the first biography of 2021 will be.
If you have some ideas of historical figures you'd like us to talk about, please email us (or ask your parents to email us) at historywithclass@gmail.com. We'd love your suggestions!
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
7 Dec 2020
Ashley Foilek
We're so sorry about the unintentional hiatus. Things got a bit hectic around here but now we're back on track!
Today's episode is about Ashley Foilek, a Deaf stunt actress and four-time AMA women's motocross national champion!
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
Email: historywithclass@gmail.com
15 Sept 2020
The Brontë Sisters (Charlotte, Emily, and Anne)
Join us today as we discuss some of the most famous Victorian novelists, who were also sisters!
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
Email: historywithclass@gmail.com
1 Sept 2020
Gráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley)
Today we're learning about Gráinne Ní Mháille, an Irish pirate who lived in the late 1500s. Join us as we talk about her family, her rise to leadership of a pirate fleet, and whom among our podcast subject she met during her life!
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
Email: historywithclass@gmail.com
18 Aug 2020
Pocahontas
Today we are learning about Pocahontas, and why she isn't just another Disney Princess. It's important to recognize marginalized voices, and the stories told of those experiences by those Own Voices. We've included a several lists to check out, about Pocahontas in particular, and Native Americans in general. Please do check them out.
Pocahontas Lives book list (with ratings): https://www.pocahontaslives.com/books.html
Native American Children's Book Lists
https://www.negrabohemian.com/blog/2019/11/4/native-american-childrens-books
https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/list/share/606674457/725561467
https://www.readbrightly.com/native-american-history-experience-kids-teens/
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
Email: historywithclass@gmail.com
3 Aug 2020
Queen Elizabeth I
Thank you or joining us on our very first adventure in podcasting!
Today Tornado and Mama are talking about the incredibly epic Queen Elizabeth 1 of England.
CORRECTION: James was not Elizabeth's brother, that was Edward. James was a more distant relation, and became king of England after Elizabeth's death.
Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information.
Email: historywithclass@gmail.com
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