Things You Thought You Knew About History

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Things You Thought You Knew About History

So you thought Columbus discovered the Americas? That isn't entirely true. We will bust this history myth and so many more! We are some curious kids ready to dig deeper and discover the truth behind things you thought you knew. We add a new episode every month!

  1. 08/01/2023

    Did Marco Polo Really Go to China?

    Did Marco Polo really travel all the way to China? Or was he really a liar? Learn all about Marco Polo, his background, and his book in this exciting episode. Find out what's true and what's just a myth! Want to read the transcript? Find it on our website here: Things You Thought You Knew About History Intro Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you License code: XCACCAAHQ6JVJUJP

    7 min

  2. 07/02/2023

    What Really Happened on the Fourth of July?

    Why do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th? When did the Continental Congress really declare independence? And when was the Declaration of Independence really signed? Learn the history behind July 4th and the Declaration of Independence in this awesome episode! Want to read the transcript? Find it on our website here: Things You Thought You Knew About History Intro Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you License code: XCACCAAHQ6JVJUJP

    6 min

  3. 06/01/2023

    Were the Convicted "Witches" in Salem Really Burned?

    We've all heard of the tragic Salem witch trials. But do you know what really happened? How'd the trials start? Why were these people accused of being witches? How were they really executed? Learn about this terrible event in this episode. Want to read the transcript? Find it on our website here: Things You Thought You Knew About History Intro Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you License code: XCACCAAHQ6JVJUJP

    9 min

  4. 05/01/2023

    Was the Hundred Years' War Really 100 Years?

    Was the Hundred Years' War really 100 years? What was the Hundred Years' War? Why did it start? Learn all about the Hundred Years' War in this episode! Want to read the transcript? Find it on our website here: Things You Thought You Knew About History Intro Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you License code: XCACCAAHQ6JVJUJP

    6 min

  5. 04/02/2023

    Was the US Mainland Really Not Attacked During WWII?

    You may have heard that the mainland U.S. was never attacked in World War II. But that's not true! The United States was attacked multiple times, by Japan and Germany. Learn all about it in this fascinating episode! Want to read the transcript? Find it on our website here: Things You Thought You Knew About History Intro Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you License code: XCACCAAHQ6JVJUJP

    7 min

  6. 03/01/2023

    Did Thomas Edison Really Invent the Lightbulb?

    You've probably heard that famous inventor Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. But do you know that he wasn't the first? Have you heard about all the scientists and inventors who made light bulbs before him? And how much do you know about Edison himself? Get ready to learn all about the invention of the light bulb and Thomas Edison's life! Want to read the transcript? Find it on our website here: Things You Thought You Knew About History Intro Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you License code: XCACCAAHQ6JVJUJP

    7 min

  7. 02/01/2023

    Did Mrs. O'Leary's Cow Really Start the Great Chicago Fire?

    Did a cow really start the Great Chicago Fire of 1871? Was it really Mrs. O'Leary's fault? In this episode we discuss different theories about how the Great Chicago Fire started!  Want to read the transcript? Find it on our website here: Things You Thought You Knew About History Intro Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you License code: XCACCAAHQ6JVJUJP

    6 min

  8. 01/01/2023

    Did Vikings Really Wear Horned Helmets?

    Vikings never wore horned helmets! Then why do we think they did? And what did they really wear? Are you ready to learn some fascinating facts about the Vikings?  Want to read the transcript? Find it on our website here: Things You Thought You Knew About History Intro Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you License code: XCACCAAHQ6JVJUJP

    5 min
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So you thought Columbus discovered the Americas? That isn't entirely true. We will bust this history myth and so many more! We are some curious kids ready to dig deeper and discover the truth behind things you thought you knew. We add a new episode every month!

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