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    The Kung Fu Legend

    2026/05/05 | 17 mins.
    Have you ever heard of Kung Fu? If so, you probably have Bruce Lee to thank. Born in San Francisco in 1940, he would grow up to become one of history's most influential martial artists. As a boy, Bruce struggled in school and often found himself in trouble. Determined and tenacious, he would eventually find his passion: acting and Kung Fu. Let's go explore Bruce Lee's fight to become a Hollywood star. 

    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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    The Pack Horse Library

    2026/04/05 | 17 mins.
    During the Great Depression, a group of brave librarians set out on a mission. Rain or shine, they loaded up their saddlebags with books and rode horses up steep, dangerous trails. They needed to reach families living in the most remote corners of the Appalachian Mountains. For many children, these traveling libraries were the only way they could get their hands on a book.
    Join Anna and Leo as they hitch a ride with a brave librarian to learn all about the Pack Horse Library Project. Giddy up, Young Historians! We've got a steep climb ahead of us.

    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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    A Dodo Mystery

    2026/03/05 | 19 mins.
    Have you ever heard of the dodo? This flightless bird once lived on an island off the coast of Africa. But less than a century after humans arrived, the dodo was gone.

    You might have heard that humans ate all the dodos because they were too delicious. But is that the real story? Join Anna and Leo as they travel back in time to uncover the truth about this fascinating bird and solve the puzzle of how it vanished.

    It's time to put your detective hats back on, young historians! We're about to solve a dodo 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.
    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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    The Fearless Aviator: Bessie Coleman

    2026/02/05 | 17 mins.
    Have you ever seen a plane soaring overhead and thought, "I want to do that"? That's exactly what Bessie Coleman thought when she heard tales of daring World War I pilots. But for a Black woman in 1920s America, making that dream come true was nearly impossible. 
    Join Anna and Leo as they follow the incredible journey of Bessie Coleman–the first African American woman and first Native American to take to the skies.

    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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    The Real Pooh Bear

    2026/01/05 | 17 mins.
    If you grew up hearing the stories of Winnie the Pooh, you know the stories of honey-loving bears, bouncing tigers, and gloomy donkeys all living together in an enchanted forest. But did you know that these much-loved friends were all inspired by real stuffed toys? And that Pooh Bear himself was named after a real, living bear? Join Anna and Leo as they journey into the past to uncover the true story behind Winnie the Pooh. They'll meet a WWI soldier, a little boy named Christopher Robin, and a very special bear named Winnipeg.

    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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Join Anna, Leo, & Percy on adventures through the past and learn about fun, important stories that will inspire kids to make a positive impact on the future. Each episode explores people, places, and events from around the globe for an unforgettable, kid-friendly educational experience. Created by Honest History for kids ages 3+ (and their grownups, too).
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