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Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 21, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    The Story of Charlemagne (a special episode for Ben) (opens the original)

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    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 Cool History for Kids, we are telling this incredible story for Ben. Charlemagne, whose name means "Charles the Great," became king of the Franks and eventually ruled an enormous empire that stretched across much of western and central Europe. But Charlemagne's story is about much mo

  2. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    The Story of the Flying Tigers (a special episode for Daniel) (opens the original)

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    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 American pilots in history—the Flying Tigers! This episode is for Daniel, who wanted to hear the incredible story of the American Volunteer Group, or AVG. Led by Claire Lee Chennault, these American pilots traveled halfway around the world to help China in its fight against Japan. F

  3. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    The Faith of Susanna Wesley (a special episode for Susanna) (opens the original)

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    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 influence reached far beyond her own home. Susanna raised and educated a large family through poverty, loss, and even a terrifying house fire. She taught her sons and daughters at home, held gatherings that eventually drew hundreds of people, and faithfully encouraged her children

  4. Episode · Aug 10, 2026

    The Wild Ponies of Chincoteague Island (a special episode for Adelaide) (opens the original)

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    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 Assateague Islands! In this episode, we'll explore the legend of how the ponies first arrived, learn how they adapted to life on a barrier island, and discover the history behind the famous annual Pony Swim and the Saltwater Cowboys. We'll also meet Misty, the pony made famous by Marguerit

  5. Episode · Jul 27, 2026

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

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    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 in American history—the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Discover how hurricanes were predicted before modern technology, why Galveston was so vulnerable, and how one devastating storm forever changed weather forecasting in the United States. Along the way, we'll learn about cour

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