Things You Thought You Knew About History

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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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Did Marco Polo Really Go to China?

Aug 1st, 2023 4:00 AM

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

What Really Happened on the Fourth of July?

Jul 2nd, 2023 2:00 AM

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

Were the Convicted "Witches" in Salem Really Burned?

Jun 1st, 2023 4:00 AM

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

Was the Hundred Years' War Really 100 Years?

May 1st, 2023 4:00 AM

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

Was the US Mainland Really Not Attacked During WWII?

Apr 2nd, 2023 1:44 AM

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

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