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Real Cool History for Kids

Angela O'Dell

193 episodes

Real Cool History for Kids is a storytelling podcast that brings history to life for curious kids and families through engaging, true stories told from a Biblical worldview.

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Join author and storyteller Angela O'Dell as she shares unforgettable adventures from history—from courageous heroes and incredible discoveries to fascinating events, amazing places, and surprising moments that changed the world. Every episode is carefully researched, family-friendly, and designed to spark curiosity while helping kids connect with the people and events of the past.

Whether you're listening at home, on a road trip, or as part of your homeschool day, each story invites you to discover that history is one great adventure waiting to be explored.

New episodes are released twice each month.

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  1. Grandma Gatewood Takes a Hike (a special episode for Mariah)

    · 20 min · Episode 191

    Episode 191: Grandma Gatewood Takes a Hike (a special episode for Mariah) What would you do if your grandmother announced she was going to walk more than 2,000 miles through the mountains? In 1955, 67-year-old Emma…

  2. The Inspiring Story of Snowflake Bentley (a special story for Cora)

    · 22 min · Episode 190

    Episode 190: The Inspiring Story of Snow Flake Bentley (a special story for Cora) Snowflake Bentley: The Man Who Chased Snowflakes Have you ever caught a snowflake on your mitten and stopped to look at its tiny,…

  3. The Story of Charlemagne (a special episode for Ben)

    · 20 min

    Episode 189: The Story of Charlemagne (a special episode for Ben) Travel back more than 1,200 years to the Middle Ages and meet one of the most powerful rulers in European history—Charlemagne! In Episode 189 of Real…

  4. The Story of the Flying Tigers (a special episode for Daniel)

    · 20 min · Episode 188

    Episode 188: The Story of the Flying Tigers (a special episode for Daniel) In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we are heading back to the early days of World War II to meet one of the most famous groups of…

  5. The Faith of Susanna Wesley (a special episode for Susanna)

    · 17 min · Episode 187

    Episode 187: The Faith of Susanna Wesley (a special episode for Susanna) In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we travel back more than 350 years to meet Susanna Wesley, an intelligent, determined woman whose…

  6. The Wild Ponies of Chincoteague Island (a special episode for Adelaide)

    · 18 min · Episode 186

    Episode 186: The Wild Ponies of Chincoteague Island (a special episode for Adelaide) Come along on an adventure to the coast of Virginia to discover the fascinating story of the wild ponies of Chincoteague and…

  7. Isaac Cline and the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 (a special episode for Ava and Myles)

    · 19 min · Episode 185

    Episode 185: Isaac Cline and the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 (a special episode for Ava and Myles) Join us for the incredible true story of Isaac Cline, the meteorologist who faced the deadliest natural disaster…

  8. The Story of the Liberty Bell (a special episode for Clara, Ellis, and Cohen)

    · 21 min · Episode 184

    Episode 184: The Story of the Liberty Bell (a special episode for Clara, Ellis, and Cohen) Did you know one of America's greatest symbols of freedom almost never made it past its very first ring? In this special…

  9. The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett)

    · 18 min · Episode 183

    Episode 183: The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett) Episode Description: Did you know Winnie-the-Pooh was inspired by a real bear? In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we…

  10. Mount Rushmore, the Mountain that Became a Monument (a special episode for Denmark Hettinga)

    · 17 min · Episode 182

    Episode 182: Mount Rushmore, the Mountain that Became a Monument (a special episode for Denmark Hettinga) Join us for an adventure to the Black Hills of South Dakota as we discover the incredible story behind one of…

  11. Andre the Seal – The Seal Who Always Came Home (a special episode for Esther and Emilia Lane)

    · 17 min · Episode 181

    Episode 181: Andre the Seal – The Seal Who Always Came Home (a special episode for Esther and Emilia Lane) What happens when a tiny harbor seal is found alone on a beach in Maine? In this heartwarming true story,…

  12. The Boston Tea Party: Tea, Taxes, and Trouble (This episode is for Max Hanna!)

    · 21 min · Episode 180

    Episode 180: The Boston Tea Party: Tea, Taxes, and Trouble (This episode is for Max Hanna!) In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we travel back to colonial Boston to learn about one of the most important…

  13. The Story of Louis Zamperini

    · 18 min · Episode 179

    Episode 179: The Story of Louis Zamperini (a special episode for Asher, Corban, and Titus Tittle) Continue the learning experience for this episode by following this link!

  14. Building the Panama Canal (a special episode for Emily Murrah)

    · 21 min · Episode 178

    Episode 178: Building the Panama Canal (a special episode for Emily Murrah) Thanks so much for listening to Real Cool History for Kids! If you and your family are enjoying this adventure, I'd love to invite you to…

  15. The Adventures of Davy Crockett (a special episode for Gabriel Zamora)

    · 16 min · Episode 177

    Episode 177: The Adventures of Davy Crockett (a special episode for Gabriel Zamora) Check out the show homepage!

  16. Magawa, the HeroRat (a special episode for Anna Buckingham)

    · 17 min · Episode 176

    Episode 176: Magawa, the HeroRat (a special episode for Anna Buckingham) Learn more about the Celebrating 250 years of Liberty book projects at angelaodell.com!

  17. Sergeant Reckless - Faithful, One Step at a Time (a special episode for Ike Bailey)

    · 21 min · Episode 175

    Episode 175: Sergeant Reckless - Faithful, One Step at a Time (a special episode for Ike Bailey) The the new 250 years of liberty projects coming soon. On March 13th, pre-orders will be opening for the new edition of…

  18. Amy Carmichael, the Girl Who Said Yes to God (a special episode for Olivia Rikard)

    · 18 min · Episode 174

    Episode 174: Amy Carmichael, the Girl Who Said Yes to God (a special episode for Olivia Rikard) Amy Carmichael was a little woman who said yes to her big God, and in so doing, became the hands of feet of Jesus to the…

  19. Christopher Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue (a special episode for Eliza Lipps)

    · 16 min · Episode 173

    Episode 173: Christopher Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue (a special episode for Eliza Lipps) Find out more about Real Cool History for Kids Podcast show resources on the Show Homepage!

  20. Special Episode: How Do Pigeons Deliver Mail? (Guest: Eryn Lynum from Nat Theo Podcast Show)

    · 24 min

    SPECIAL GUEST INFORMATION: Explore God's Wild & Wonderful world on Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible, a podcast for kids and families: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo Have you ever heard of a bird delivering…

  21. The Leeeeeaaaning Tower of Pisa (a special episode for Monty Goeller)

    · 14 min · Episode 172

    Episode 172: The Leeeeeaaaning Tower of Pisa (a special episode for Monty Goeller) Join us on our Patrion Platform! Check out the show homepage!

  22. The Story of John Bunyan (a special episode for Ezra Scholtz)

    · 16 min · Episode 171

    Episode 171: The Story of John Bunyan (a special episode for Ezra Scholtz) Don't forget to follow along at angelaodell.com!

  23. Sunken Ships of Lake Superior (a special episode for Warren Shea)

    · 16 min · Episode 170

    Episode 170: Sunken Ships of Lake Superior (a special episode for Warren Shea) Make sure to check out the podcast homepage!

  24. The Amazing Story of Cher Ami (a special episode for Alexi de Coup-crank)

    · 16 min · Episode 169

    Episode 169: The Amazing Story of Cher Ami (a special episode for Alexi de Coup-crank)

  25. Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox (a special episode for Cassandra Hayes)

    · 14 min · Episode 168

    Episode 168: Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox (a special episode for Cassandra Hayes) Visit the Real Cool History for Kids podcast homepage at angelaodell.com.

  26. The Great Lipizzaner Horse Rescue (a special episode for Eloise Grattan)

    · 19 min · Episode 167

    Episode 167: The Great Lipizzaner Horse Rescue (a special episode for Eloise Grattan) Visit the Real Cool History for Kids podcast homepage at angelaodell.com. Want more adventure? Listen to Episode 39: The Heroes…

  27. The Great Locomotive Chase (a special episode for Walter Vetterick)

    · 16 min · Episode 166

    Episode 166: The Great Locomotive Chase (a special episode for Walter Vetterick) Visit the Real Cool History for Kids podcast homepage at angelaodell.com.

  28. The Halifax Explosion of 1917 (a special episode for Eden and Griffin Tanis)

    · 16 min · Episode 165

    Episode 165: The Halifax Explosion of 1917 (a special episode for Eden and Griffin Tanis) For more information about Real Cool History for Kids, visit the show HOMEPAGE at angelaodell.com.

  29. Charles Schulz and the Peanut Gang (a special episode for Liam Martin)

    · 16 min · Episode 164

    Episode 164: Charles Schulz and the Peanut Gang (a special episode for Liam Martin) For more information and resources, visit the show homepage at angelaodelll.com.

  30. Charlie Kirk ~ Making Heaven Crowded

    · 22 min · Episode 163

    Episode 163: This is a special episode about and in honor of Charlie Kirk (for all of my listeners who asked me to create it). Visit my website angelaodell.com

  31. The True Story of the von Trapp Family (a special episode for Rosalie Cody)

    · 16 min · Episode 162

    Episode 162: The True Story of the von Trapp Family (a special episode for Rosalie Cody) Join our Patreon and visit our shop! REAL COOL HISTORY FOR KIDS HOMEPAGE

  32. Winston Churchill's Extraordinary Life (Pearl and Eleanor Spranger)

    · 16 min · Episode 161

    Episode 161: Winston Churchill's Extraordinary Life (Pearl and Eleanor Spranger) Join our Patreon and visit our shop! REAL COOL HISTORY FOR KIDS HOMEPAGE

  33. Karl Marx and his Incredibly Bad Ideas (a special episode for Jude Speer)

    · 16 min · Episode 160

    Episode 160: Karl Marx and his Incredibly Bad Ideas (a special episode for Jude Speer) Join our Patreon and visit our shop! REAL COOL HISTORY FOR KIDS HOMEPAGE

  34. The Sad Story of Bonnie and Clyde (a special episode for Judah Leffers)

    · 14 min · Episode 159

    Episode 159: The Sad Story of Bonnie and Clyde (a special episode for Judah Leffers) Get all kinds of cool member content AND help keep Real Cool History for Kids on the air! Become a Patreon Member HERE. Visit…

  35. The Story of Togo & Balto (a special episode for Zack, Owen, and Gabriel)

    · 15 min · Episode 158

    Episode 158: The Story of Togo & Balto (a special episode for Zack, Owen, and Gabriel) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club!

  36. The Story of the Fourth of July (a special episode for all of my listeners!)

    · 19 min · Episode 157

    Episode 157: The Story of the Fourth of July (a special episode for all of my listeners!) GO HERE FOR YOUR FREE FOURTH OF JULY GIFT! Become a Patreon Member! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club!

  37. The Lost Colony of Roanoke (a special episode for Brownin Hariel)

    · 15 min · Episode 156

    Episode 156: The Lost Colony of Roanoke (a special episode for Brownin Hariel) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club!

  38. The Daring Doolittle Raid (a special episode for Spruce Myers)

    · 15 min · Episode 155

    Episode Description Episode 155: The Daring Doolittle Raid (a special episode for Spruce Myers) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the…

  39. Phillis Wheatley Poet (a special episode for Adele Beezhold)

    · 14 min · Episode 154

    Episode 154: Phillis Wheatley, Poet (a special episode for Adele Beezhold) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club!

  40. The Story of Pompeii (a special episode for Hannah Joy Wade)

    · 15 min · Episode 153

    Episode 153: The Story of Pompeii (a special episode for Hannah Joy Wade) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club!

  41. The Story of King Tutankhamun (a special episode for Olivia Giesbrecht)

    · 18 min · Episode 152

    Episode 152: The Story of King Tutankhamun (a special episode for Olivia Giesbrecht) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club!

  42. The Story of Bethany Hamilton (a special episode for Heidi Wambolt)

    · 16 min · Episode 151

    Episode 151: The Story of Bethany Hamilton (a special episode for Heidi Wambolt) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club!

  43. The Adventures of Kit Carson (a special episode for Thaddeus Cain)

    · 16 min · Episode 150

    Episode 150: The Adventures of Kit Carson (a special episode for Thaddeus Cain) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club!

  44. Dolley Madison Saves a Painting (a special episode for Elsie Rabideau)

    · 15 min · Episode 149

    Episode 149: Dolley Madison Saves a Painting (a special episode for Elsie Rabideau) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club!

  45. The Story of the Great Chicago Fire (a special episode for Josiah Dekuiper)

    · 15 min · Episode 148

    Episode 148: The Story of the Great Chicago Fire (a special episode for Josiah Dekuiper) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club!

  46. The Story of the Star Spangled Banner (a special episode for Nate & Nick Wright)

    · 15 min · Episode 147

    Episode 147: The Story of the Star Spangled Banner (a special episode for Nate & Nick Wright) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club!…

  47. Amazing Women of WW 2 (a special episode for Brooke Leffers)

    · 18 min · Episode 146

    Episode 146: Amazing Women of WW 2 (a special episode for Brooke Leffers) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club! See all the books…

  48. The Dinosaurs of the Bible (a special episode for Luke Sego)

    · 20 min · Episode 145

    Episode 145: The Dinosaurs of the Bible (a special episode for Luke Sego) Some of my very favorite dinosaur Creation Science resources! Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING!…

  49. Ida Lewis - the Lighthouse Keeper (a special episode for Emelie Smith)

    · 16 min · Episode 144

    Episode 144: Ida Lewis - the Lighthouse Keeper (a special episode for Emelie Smith) Become a Patreon Member! Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING! Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club! See all…

  50. Yes, Mary Knew! (a Special Christmas Story for Isla and Zeke Sindelar)

    · 18 min · Episode 143

    Episode #143: Yes, Mary Knew! (a Special Christmas Story for Isla and Zeke Sindelar) Official Hope for Isla merch! Zeke and Isla's mom's website - learn about Isla's struggles here. Special Christmas Activities…

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