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History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast

Kidopoly
Leonardo Da Vinci
Ancient Egypt
World War II
Amelia Earhart
Concorde
Gymnastics
Great Depression
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mcdonald's
Pelé
Land Speed Record
NASA
Vincent Van Gogh
War Of 1812
Hurricane Katrina
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Mount Everest
Vacuum Cleaners
Ancient Rome
New Orleans

A groundbreaking podcast for curious kids aged 4-12 that proves history is anything but dull.

Join our fictional AI hosts Mira, a brilliant 9-year-old, and her younger brother Finn, age 7, as they embark on thrilling journeys through time. From ruthless kings and invisible warplanes to doomed ships and devastating fires, each episode uncovers the most dramatic, fascinating, and sometimes shocking... more

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Artwork for History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast

Latest Episodes

Did you know there is absolutely ZERO lead in your pencil? It's true! Grab your favorite writing tool and travel back in time to a dark, stormy night in 1560s England! A ferocious storm rips up giant oak trees and uncovers a massive stash of a myster... more

Did you know a young man who was supposed to be a doctor or a priest ended up changing how we understand all life on Earth? Join Mira and Finn on an epic 5-year sailing adventure around the globe with Charles Darwin aboard the tiny HMS Beagle! Discov... more

Imagine waking up, opening the fridge, and finding absolutely nothing! No grocery stores, no farms, and no food deliveries. For almost all of human history, that was everyday life! People were "hunter-gatherers" who had to walk up to ten miles every ... more

Grab your cowboy hats and get ready for a musical time-travel adventure! Did you know that country music wasn’t invented by just one single person? It actually started over a hundred years ago deep in the Appalachian Mountains! When European immigran... more

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Recent Guests

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Renowned composer and musical prodigy of 18th century Vienna
Composer (Mozart)
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Mira and Finn interview Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Vincent van Gogh
Fictionalized interview guest portrayed as the artist in 1888 Arles
Posthumous portrayal of Vincent van Gogh
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Mira and Finn interview Vincent van Gogh
Leonardo da Vinci
Painter, engineer, scientist, musician and inventor
Florence workshop
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Mira and Finn interview Leonardo da Vinci
Marco Polo
Famous explorer
Explorer
Episode: Why did people believe in dragons?
Cleopatra VII
Queen of Egypt
Ptolemaic Egypt
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Mira and Finn interview Cleopatra

Hosts

Mira
Fictional AI character portrayed as a curious nine-year-old history enthusiast.
Finn
Fictional AI character portrayed as Mira's seven-year-old brother.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Suggestion

    Could you please do the Bermuda Triangle please😊 I would love a shoutout the name is Urja

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OoruuroO
    Indiaa month ago
  • I love your podcasts ❤️❤️❤️

    Dear Mira and finn i LOVE your podcats i listen to them every day . Also my name is Hadley i am 10 and nearly 11 I have a brother fletcher and he is 8 and i have a sister Elliot who is 12 and turning 13 on 18 .10.26 I would love to have a shout out an also i live in Switzerland, Zürich

    Lots of love Hadley ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hadley webb
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Keep it up!

    This podcast is great. My kids listen to it every morning on the way to school. It’s a nice way to start the day and get their minds focused on learning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billy Fred Samules
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome for Little Kids

    My 4 year old, Layla, from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, loves this podcast! She listens with her 2 year old brother Charlie. It’s super accessible and fun for the whole family! Layla would love to hear an episode on the history of rock, paper, scissors. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoBoo123
    Canadaa month ago
  • Ai

    I known you are 🤖. BUT THE PODCAST IS VERY GOOD 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoftballRedPandaPokemonPokopia
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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A few reviewers say recent topic choices are less appealing than earlier ones.
Some listeners raise concerns about AI-generated narration, factual reliability and the need for clearer sourcing.
The stories are described as accessible, engaging and effective at holding children's attention.
Young listeners enjoy the variety of subjects, memorable details and end-of-episode quizzes.
Parents say children learn and retain historical facts, and often ask to listen in the car or at bedtime.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#71
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#58
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#62
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#37
Italy/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#57
Australia/Kids & Family
Spotify
#98
New Zealand/Trending

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How did country music start?
Q: Who invented country music?
Country music was not invented by one person. It grew from the meeting of musical traditions, including European fiddle music and African-rooted banjo music in Appalachian communities.
Who was the first scientist?
Q: So when did people finally start testing things with real experiments?
Ibn al-Haytham, working in Cairo in the early 11th century, tested ideas about light and argued that claims should be proved with physical experiments.
Who was the first scientist?
Q: Who exactly was Thales? What did he do?
Thales was an ancient Greek thinker who studied nature, measured the Great Pyramid using its shadow, and predicted a solar eclipse.
What was the first school?
Q: Why does the school year start in September and end in June?
The hosts say summer break was not created for farm work. Hot, crowded city classrooms led families to leave for the countryside, and reformers supported a school calendar that worked for both city and country students.
What was the first school?
Q: Who invented school and how did the whole system come about?
The Sumerians created schools called edubas to teach cuneiform, while Horace Mann later helped develop a tax-funded, standardized public school system in America.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Short, story-led history episodes turn people, inventions, traditions and major events into accessible listening for children. Fictional AI siblings Mira, a curious nine-year-old, and Finn, her younger brother, guide each story with lively details, explanations of unfamiliar ideas and a quiz that reinforces key facts. Subjects range from ancient societies and influential figures to toys, transport, sport and military history.

The format pairs dramatic historical moments and surprising anecdotes with clear context suited to young listeners, making it a fit for families seeking engaging educational audio at home or on the go. Its distinctive sibling-host setup gives the material a child-centered perspective, while the wide-ranging daily topi... more

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1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
2. Vincent van Gogh
3. Leonardo da Vinci
4. Marco Polo
5. Cleopatra VII

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