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  • Have you ever looked inside a piano? It’s no simple instrument. You’ll find dozens of tiny hammers and wire strings. Join Anna and Leo as they learn about one of history’s most fascinating piano builders–Nannette Streicher. This talented musician overcame the odds to own a piano factory at a time when few women ran businesses. She also brushed shoulders with some of the world’s most famous composers. Have you ever heard of Mozart? How about Beethoven? Well, Mozart and Beethoven would have a story or two to tell about Nannette Streicher.

    Get ready, young historians! We’re about to go on a musical adventure.

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • Join Anna, Leo, and Percy as they explore one of California's spookiest towns: Bodie. This place used to be buzzing with people, but it wasn’t long before it turned into a ghost town. What happened to Bodie? We’ll give you a hint—it involved lots of gold. But you’ll have to listen to the rest of the story to find out.

    It’s time to put your detective hats on! We’re about to solve a ghost town mystery.

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • What do zoos, hot chocolate, and ball games have in common? They are all part of the Aztec Empire! This powerful empire ruled over central Mexico more than 500 years ago. Join Anna, Leo, and Percy as they explore the Aztec capital city and learn about life in Mesoamerica.

    Pack your backpacks, young historians! We’ve got a lot to see on this adventure.

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

    Credits

    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • Did you know the Brooklyn Bridge was built over 140 years ago and was once the longest suspension bridge in the world? Join Anna, Leo, and Percy as they uncover the incredible story of its construction and the remarkable people behind it. Washington Roebling and his wife, Emily, overcame immense challenges, including dangerous working conditions and illness, to bring this engineering marvel to life—and there's even a bit of mystery involving an old drawing and a white feather in this story. Let's dive into the past and explore the wonders of the Brooklyn Bridge!

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • Did you know oysters used to be as popular as hot dogs are today? Join Anna, Leo, and Percy and let's dive into the strange and incredible story of Thomas Downing, the "Oyster King." In the 1800s, Downing's New York restaurant served oysters to wealthy patrons, but hid a secret beneath the floorboards—the restaurant was part of the Underground Railroad helping enslaved people escape to freedom. Grab your appetite and let's go learn more about this story!

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • What happens when beavers fall from the sky? Join Anna, Leo, and Percy and let's find out in this wild episode about one of the strangest government plots in history. After WWII, people began moving to rural areas of Idaho and experiencing a beaver problem. What was the solution? Let's travel back in time and learn about this amazing tale.

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • Get ready to rev your engines, young historians. In this episode, Anna, Leo, and Percy explore the history behind remote-controlled cars. And let’s just say, the invention of RC cars was no simple task. It took a lot of discoveries (and scientists) to make the toy we all know and love today. Buckle up and let's race to a new adventure!

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • It's time to travel back to a pivotal moment in American history and learn about an incredible woman who made history. Susie King Taylor fought for the Union during the Civil War in a regiment of Black soldiers who had escaped enslavement. Join Anna, Leo and Percy the mouse as they uncover this amazing story. Let's go!

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • Have you heard of Paul Revere and his famous midnight ride? It's a legendary story in American history. But there are a few facts this legend gets wrong. Join Anna, Leo and Percy the mouse as they uncover the real story behind Paul Revere’s daring journey to deliver a secret message. Put on your blue coats and let's go!

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

    Credits

    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • How could a thief walk up to the Mona Lisa and escape with the famous painting? In 1911, that's exactly what Vincenzo Peruggia did as he stole the painting from the Louvre. With this act, the painting became one of the most well-known paintings in the world. How did he do it? Join Anna, Leo and Percy as they take a trip back in time to France and let's find out.

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • In 1518, hundreds of people began to dance. And the strangest part—they couldn’t stop! Were they sick? Or was it a curse? Anna, Leo and Percy take a trip back in time to France and unravel the mystery of the Dancing Plague. Grab your dancing shoes and let's go!

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • What happens when a bunch of molasses floods the streets of a bustling city like Boston? Join Anna, Leo, and Percy the mouse as they travel back 100 years ago to visit the site of this messy story. Don't forget to bring earplugs and hold your nose!

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • Everyone's heard of the Titanic, right? But how much do you really know about this tragedy? Join Anna, Leo, and Percy the mouse as they journey into the past aboard the Titanic. The ship was filled with third class passengers, many of them immigrants starting a new life in America. It's time to learn more about their lives and a tragedy that defined an era. Hard-a-starboard!

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • It's time to head back to the open seas and learn about a legendary ship unlike any other. Join Anna, Leo, and Percy the mouse as they sail into the past to uncover the story of Korean turtle ships. Covered in spikes, these fearsome boats helped Korea win many battles against the Japanese. We’re traveling to the 16th century to learn all about one determined admiral and his famous turtle ships.

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • It all started in a carpenter's workshop with wooden toys and grew into one of the most iconic and loved children's toys of all time. It's a story of perseverance, fires burning down workshops, and a bit of luck. Join Anna, Leo & Percy as they travel back in time to Denmark and discover the fascinating history of Lego.

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • Let's head back over two thousand years ago and discover the amazing story of a daring general who led an attack that nobody expected. Using elephants, Hannibal made history by crossing the alps to attack Rome from the last place they expected. Join Anna, Leo & Percy as they travel back in time to learn about her fascinating story.

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • Do you know about Susan La Flesche Picotte, the incredible indigenous woman who broke barriers to become a medical doctor? Join Anna, Leo & Percy as they travel back in time to learn about her fascinating story. Bring a coat because we'll be crossing some frozen plains during the 19th century!

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • Have you ever wondered how all the dinosaur bones in the museum get there? Join Anna, Leo & Percy as they travel back in time to learn about a few famous paleontologists during one of the greatest scientific feuds in history. Put on your work clothes because we're about to go digging.

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • It's time for our most musical adventure yet. Join Anna, Leo & Percy as they travel to the streets of Tudor England to uncover the story of a mysterious trumpeter. Originally from Africa, John Blanke moved to England to play music for the king. Let's go discover his incredible story.

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

    Credits

    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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  • What do a zookeeper, a world war, and a baby elephant named Sheila have in common? Join Anna, Leo & Percy as they travel to Belfast in 1941 during World War II to meet the Elephant Angel, Denise Weston Austin. Put on your zookeeper outfits and let's go learn about this amazing story.

    About Honest History

    Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

    Credits

    This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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