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Episode 191: Grandma Gatewood Takes a Hike (a special episode for Mariah) What would you do if your grandmother announced she was going to walk more than 2,000 miles through the mountains? In 1955, 67-year-old Emma Gatewood did exactly that! Armed with a homemade bag, a shower curtain, and a pair of tennis shoes, this determined grandmother of 23 set out to hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, she faced dangerous weather, rugged mountains, sore feet, and plenty of unexpected adventures. After 146 days, she became the first woman to complete a solo thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we follow Grandma Gatewood's incredible journey and discover how courage, perseverance, and the kindness of strangers helped her accomplish something extraordinary. Join us for this inspiring true story that reminds us that big adventures begin with one small step. :) • Take your exploration further with the printable activity packet available on our…
Episode 191: Grandma Gatewood Takes a Hike (a special episode for Mariah) What would you do if your grandmother announced she was going to walk more than 2,000 miles through the mountains? In 1955, 67-year-old Emma Gatewood did exactly that! Armed with a homemade bag, a shower curtain, and a pair of tennis shoes, this determined grandmother of 23 set out to hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, she faced dangerous weather, rugged mountains, sore feet, and plenty of unexpected adventures. After 146 days, she became the first woman to complete a solo thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we follow Grandma Gatewood's incredible journey and discover how courage, perseverance, and the kindness of strangers helped her accomplish something extraordinary. Join us for this inspiring true story that reminds us that big adventures begin with one small step. :) • Take your exploration further with the printable activity packet available on our…
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Grandma Gatewood Takes a Hike (a special episode for Mariah)
ListenedEpisode 191: Grandma Gatewood Takes a Hike (a special episode for Mariah) What would you do if your grandmother announced she was going to walk more than 2,000 miles through the mountains? In 1955, 67-year-old Emma Gatewood did exactly that! Armed with a homemade bag, a shower curtain, and a pair of tennis shoes, this determined grandmother of 23 set out to hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, she faced dangerous weather, rugged mountains, sore feet, and plenty of unexpected adventures. After 146 days, she became the first woman to complete a solo thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we follow Grandma Gatewood's incredible journey and discover how courage, perseverance, and the kindness of strangers helped her accomplish something extraordinary. Join us for this inspiring true story that reminds us that big adventures begin with one small step. :) • Take your exploration further with the printable activity packet available on our…
The Inspiring Story of Snowflake Bentley (a special story for Cora)
ListenedEpisode 190: The Inspiring Story of Snow Flake Bentley (a special story for Cora) Snowflake Bentley: The Man Who Chased Snowflakes Have you ever caught a snowflake on your mitten and stopped to look at its tiny, beautiful shape? More than 140 years ago, a boy named Wilson Bentley became fascinated by the snowflakes that fell around his family's Vermont farm. While others simply saw snow, Wilson saw tiny works of art—each one different, intricate, and gone almost as quickly as it appeared. Wilson wanted to find a way to preserve what he saw so he could share it with others. But photographing something as tiny and delicate as a snowflake was no easy task! It would take patience, creativity, experimentation, and plenty of failed attempts. Eventually, the boy who could not stop looking at snowflakes became known around the world as "Snowflake Bentley." In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we will discover the true story of Wilson Bentley, the pioneering photographer who captured thousands of snow…
The Story of Charlemagne (a special episode for Ben)
ListenedEpisode 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 more than battles and kingdoms. Kids will discover his surprising love of swimming, his efforts to continue learning as an adult, and his determination to encourage schools, scholars, and the careful copying of books. We will also travel to Rome on Christmas Day in the year 800, when Pope Leo III placed a crown on Charlemagne's head and proclaimed him emperor. We will also look honestly at the difficult parts of Charlemagne's reign, including his long wars against the Saxons and his attempts to force conquered people to…
The Story of the Flying Tigers (a special episode for Daniel)
ListenedEpisode 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. Flying Curtiss P-40 fighter planes with fierce shark mouths painted across their noses, the Flying Tigers quickly became famous for their courage and skill. But their story was about more than cool airplanes and daring pilots. Kids will discover why Americans were fighting in China, what made the P-40 different from Japanese fighter planes, how Chennault developed special tactics to use those differences to his advantage, and why teamwork was so important. We will also learn about the mechanics, ground crews, Chinese…
The Faith of Susanna Wesley (a special episode for Susanna)
ListenedEpisode 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 to learn, think, and grow in their faith. Two of those children—John and Charles Wesley—would grow up to have an enormous influence on Christian history. Join me as we discover how one faithful mother, quietly doing the work God placed in front of her, helped shape generations to come. In this episode, kids will learn about: Susanna Wesley's childhood and education What homeschooling looked like in the Wesley household The dramatic 1709 fire and rescue of young John Wesley Susanna's Sunday gatherings at the Epworth…