Texas History for Kids

Michelle Gallegos
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Texas History for Kids

Texas History for Kids will share  some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history. Educator, Michelle Gallegos, will dive into history from Texas' battles and historical monuments to the odd and enchanted in a kid-friendly manner within 15 minutes or less. New episodes come out every Monday.

  1. 54: The Aztec's Real Enemy

    1 DAY AGO

    54: The Aztec's Real Enemy

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. While Spanish weapons and battle strategies were important in the victory, most of the destruction came from deadly diseases brought by the Europeans, which the Aztec people had never encountered before.Background Music Sound Effect by Pixabay; Peals of Thunder Sound by Pixabay; Disease; Son Ambiance Film 2; Flute 78References:Gunderman, Richard. “How smallpox devastated the Aztecs – and helped Spain conquer an American civilization 5...

    21 min
  2. 53- Riding into the Unknown: The Orphan Train in Texas

    DEC 2

    53- Riding into the Unknown: The Orphan Train in Texas

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Imagine stepping onto a train, not knowing where you’re going or who will be waiting for you when you get there. For tens of thousands of children in the years between 1854 and 1929. This wasn’t just a thought experiment—it was their reality.References: History – National Orphan Train Complex.” National Orphan Train Complex, https://orphantraindepot.org/history/. Accessed 27 November 2024.Rice, L. (2018, July 3). 'Riders Of The O...

    22 min
  3. 52- Dr Pepper - A Texas Original

    NOV 25

    52- Dr Pepper - A Texas Original

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Learn how Dr Pepper started in Waco, Texas, and became a national sensation with unique slogans, bold lawsuits, and a history that's in its name. Referenceshttps://drpeppermuseum.com/history/ Visit my website at www.michellegauthor.com for resources that pair with every episode. Reading Resources

    7 min

  4. NOV 22

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    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Visit my website at www.michellegauthor.com for resources that pair with every episode. Reading Resources

    2 min
  5. 51- WurstFest Festival

    NOV 18

    51- WurstFest Festival

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we’re taking a trip to a lively town in Central Texas that’s known for its unique German heritage and a celebration that’s the wurst—I mean, the best—let’s talk about Wurstfest!ReferencesBrandy Schnautz and Laurie E. Jasinski, “Wurstfest,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed November 15, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/wurstfest.Published by the Texas State Historical Association.https://wurstfest.com/Musical S...

    12 min
  6. 50- Your Vote = Your Voice

    NOV 11

    50- Your Vote = Your Voice

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. The biggest headlines of our news in recent days has been. Drumroll. It’s all over TikTok, Facebook, Instragram, you name it, you’ve listened to an ad or two from politicians everywhere trying to sell you on voting for them. The Presidential Election 2024 is underway in America and adults are standing in long lines just waiting to get their little “I Voted” sticker to proudly post on social media. Music SoundsMusic by Music Unlim...

    11 min
  7. 49- Dia De Los Muertos

    NOV 4

    49- Dia De Los Muertos

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we’re exploring a celebration full of color, life, and… skeletons? Yup. We’re talking about Día de los Muertos—or the Day of the Dead. But don’t let the name fool you! This holiday is anything but spooky.ReferencesDay of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) ‑ Origins, Celebrations, Parade | HISTORY, 30 October 2018, https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/day-of-the-dead. Accessed 26 October 2024.Music & Sounds by Pixabay&n...

    16 min
  8. 48- The History of Halloween

    OCT 28

    48- The History of Halloween

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Halloween? Where did the traditions of costumes, trick or treating and carving pumpkins actually come from? Its history is filled with ancient festivals, strange traditions, and maybe even a few ghosts.ReferencesHalloween: Origins, Meaning & Traditions | HISTORY, 18 November 2009, https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween. Accessed 24 October 2024.Thomas, Heather. “...

    15 min
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Texas History for Kids will share  some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history. Educator, Michelle Gallegos, will dive into history from Texas' battles and historical monuments to the odd and enchanted in a kid-friendly manner within 15 minutes or less. New episodes come out every Monday.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Gallegos
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Texas History for Kids
  • Show Website
    Texas History for Kids

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