Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids
By Bedtime History
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Description
Bedtime History is a series of educational, relaxing stories for kids. Learn about inspirational characters such as Neil Armstrong, Sacajawea, George Lucas and J.K. Rowling. Other topics include space exploration, current events, and great feats of engineering such as The Transcontinential Railroad.
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Presidents' Day - Childhoods
00:09:11
Happy Presidents' Day! Learn about the childhoods of several of the Presidents of the United States of America, many of which were very difficult and very humble beginnings.
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Feb 18, 2019 |
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History of Disneyland
00:12:52
Learn about Walt Disney's idea behind Disneyland and how it came to be, from its design to its construction and future.
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Feb 03, 2019 |
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Walt Disney
00:12:55
Learn about Walt Disney's childhood in Marceline and his early days as an animator, then on to the success of his early animated films leading up to the creation of Disneyland.
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Jan 28, 2019 |
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
00:11:49
Learn about the great civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. from his days as a pastor to his great march on Washington, and about the change that came from his efforts to bring about equality in the United States and across the world.
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Jan 21, 2019 |
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Pyramids of Egypt
00:10:12
Learn about the incredible pyramids of Ancient Egypt, pharaohs, mummies, and more about why and how the pyramids were built.
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Jan 11, 2019 |
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Christmas Trees
00:12:03
Learn about the origin of Christmas trees which started in ancient European times and now is a primary tradition in cultures around the world who celebrate Christmas.
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Dec 18, 2018 |
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Dian Fossey
00:06:18
Learn about Dian Fossey, the zoologist who sacrificed much to study the Gorillas of Rwanda and help to protect them.
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Nov 29, 2018 |
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
00:10:05
Learn about the musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Nov 14, 2018 |
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The History of Halloween
00:11:38
Learn about the 2,000 year old history of Halloween, which started with ancient Celtic traditions and evolved into the fun celebration it is today.
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Oct 26, 2018 |
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Marco Polo
00:09:29
Learn about Marco Polo, the Italian merchant, who traveled Asia to become one of the earliest European explorers to learn about its culture and people and return to write about it.
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Oct 18, 2018 |
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Steve Irwin - The Crocodile Hunter
00:08:49
Learn about Steve Irwin, best known as The Crocodile Hunter, an Australian TV personality and crocodile expert who had a passion for teaching about wildlife and it's preservation.
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Oct 11, 2018 |
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Hedy Lamarr
00:07:15
Learn about Hedy Lamarr, the famous actress who also helped invent an early device for radio communications.
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Sep 24, 2018 |
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Bruce Lee
00:08:52
Learn about the world famous Chinese martial artist, actor and pop culture icon, Bruce Lee.
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Sep 06, 2018 |
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The Eiffel Tower
00:07:57
Learn about the history of Paris's world famous Eiffel Tower.
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Aug 29, 2018 |
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Eras In History: The Renaissance
00:15:30
Learn about one of the greatest eras in history, The Renaissance, where education and innovation flourished, the likes of which had never before been seen in the history of the world.
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Aug 18, 2018 |
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Nurses Of World War I
00:09:02
Learn about the brave female nurses of World War I and all they did to bring comfort and cheer to the wounded during one of the most difficult periods in the history of the world.
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Aug 10, 2018 |
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Michael Jordan
00:10:34
Learn about the world famous basketball player Michael Jordan. Follow us on a journey from his childhood in Brooklyn to championship years with the Bulls and the Olympic "Dream Team."
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Aug 04, 2018 |
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Current Events: Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers Castle
00:06:20
Current Events: Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers Castle by Bedtime History
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Jul 29, 2018 |
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Jacques Cousteau
00:11:57
Learn about the childhood of Jacques Cousteau, when he first became interested in the ocean, his later invention of the aqua-lung and his filmmaking adventures across the globe.
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Jul 21, 2018 |
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Current Events: Thailand soccer team Tham Luang cave rescue
00:06:40
Learn about a current event, the rescue of the soccer team in the Tham Luang Thailand caves; and the brave divers who gave their all to bring the boys to safety.
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Jul 15, 2018 |
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Computer Science
00:08:43
Learn about the history of computer technology, from the abacus of the ancient world to smartphones of the modern age.
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Jul 07, 2018 |
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Irving Berlin
00:11:31
Learn about the ambitious young immigrant, Irving Berlin, and his rise from poverty to become one of America's greatest songwriters.
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Jul 05, 2018 |
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Malala Yousafzai
00:12:25
Learn about the young Pakistani school girl who challenged the Taliban in her quest for womens' rights to education.
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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Dr. Seuss
00:12:38
Learn about the childhood and career of world famous children's author and artist, Dr. Seuss.
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May 31, 2018 |
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Shirley Temple
00:11:02
Learn about Shirley Temple, the young child star who won the hearts of people everywhere and gave hope to America during The Great Depression.
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May 19, 2018 |
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J.K. Rowling
00:10:25
Learn about J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, who dreamed of being a writer and eventually found great success in her world famous fantasy series.
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May 09, 2018 |
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Buffalo Bill Cody - Showman of the West
00:11:21
Learn about Buffalo Bill Cody, the American West hunter who eventually started his own Wild West Show and travelled the world with his famous band of performers.
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Apr 16, 2018 |
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Mahatma Gandhi
00:10:36
Learn about India and the brave man who led his people to freedom through his example of non-violence and love.
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Mar 13, 2018 |
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Nancy Wake
00:10:34
Learn about Nancy Wake, the brave spy and soldier who helped lead the Allies and French Resistance to victory during World War 2.
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Jan 29, 2018 |
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George Lucas: The Star Wars Story
00:08:29
Learn about George Lucas's childhood and imagination that led to the creation of one of the greatest movie franchises of all time.
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Dec 15, 2017 |
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Stars
00:09:08
Take a journey to the place where stars are born and learn about the history of stars and our own star, the Sun.
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Dec 02, 2017 |
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Newsies Strike of 1899
00:08:29
Learn about the newsies strike of 1899, when a band of courageous newsboys took on the most powerful newspaper owners in New York City.
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Nov 09, 2017 |
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Paul Revere's Ride - A Poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
00:10:47
Enjoy a reading of Paul Revere's Ride, the famous American poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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Oct 23, 2017 |
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Benjamin Franklin
00:09:52
Learn about one of the most well known Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, who was also a writer, inventor and philanthropist.
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Sep 27, 2017 |
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Sandra Porter
00:04:55
Learn about an everyday hero who has changed many lives through her goodness and talents, my wonderful grandmother, Sandra Porter.
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Aug 22, 2017 |
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Kerri Strug - Olympic Gymnast
00:07:16
Learn about Gymnast Kerri Strug as she started training as a child and improved her skills until winning a Gold Medal at the Atlanta Olympic Games.
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Aug 15, 2017 |
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The Navy SEALs
00:07:17
Learn about the specialized military group, what it takes to become a SEAL and some of the missions they have carried out to help others.
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Aug 06, 2017 |
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The First Transcontinental Railroad
00:05:44
Learn about the amazing engineering feat of the Transcontinental Railroad and the ingenious and brave Americans who constructed it.
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Jul 21, 2017 |
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Sacajawea - Noble Explorer
00:06:30
Learn about the brave young Shoshone, Sacajawea, as she guides Lewis and Clark across the dangerous American wilderness in search of a better path to the West.
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Jul 08, 2017 |
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Sylvester Stallone - The Rocky Story
00:06:16
Sylvester Stallone - The Rocky Story by Bedtime History
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Jun 26, 2017 |
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The Pony Express
00:06:49
Learn about the adventures of the Pony Express
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Jun 18, 2017 |
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Abraham Lincoln - Part 2
00:07:43
Learn about Abraham Lincoln as he enters politics and as President faces the tragedies and challenges of the Civil War.
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Jun 02, 2017 |
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Abraham Lincoln - Part 1
00:06:27
Learn about the childhood of Abraham Lincoln in Kentucky as he learned to work hard and study, preparing to become the President of the United States of America.
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Apr 22, 2017 |
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The Rosetta Comet Mission
00:07:01
Learn about the first spacecraft to visit a comet, the Rosetta Mission.
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Mar 25, 2017 |
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The Chunnel: The World's Longest Undersea Tunnel
00:04:27
Learn about Eurostar, the underwater tunnel, one of the greatest engineering feats in the history of the world.
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Jan 31, 2017 |
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Joan of Arc - Heroine of Hope
00:04:55
Learn about Joan of Arc, the young French girl who gave her people hope for freedom during a time of war.
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Dec 08, 2016 |
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Bob Feller - The Heater from Van Meter
00:04:23
Learn about Bullet Bob Feller who would grow up to become one of the fastest pitchers of all time.
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Nov 23, 2016 |
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Gail Halvorsen - Berlin Candy Bomber
00:05:41
Learn about World War 2 pilot Gail Halvorsen, who came up with a creative way to bring hope to the children of war torn Germany.
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Nov 02, 2016 |
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Sir Edmund Hillary - Knight of Mount Everest
00:06:43
Learn about the adventures of Sir Edmund Hillary as he grew from boy to man and conquered the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest.
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Oct 19, 2016 |
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Tegla Loroupe - Marathon Hero
00:06:41
Learn about Tegla Loroupe, the little girl from Africa who grew up to be a famous marathon runner and inspiration to her people.
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Oct 08, 2016 |
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Nellie Bly - Around the World in 72 Days
00:05:04
Nellie Bly - Around the World in 72 Days by Bedtime History
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Sep 23, 2016 |
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Neil Armstrong - First to the Moon
00:06:14
Learn about famous astronaut Neil Armstrong as you drift off to sleep.
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Sep 13, 2016 |