History with Class

Today's episode is about the incredible Amelia Earhart, champion pilot and... clothing designer? Join us as we talk about her  Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of

Hi friends! We're talking about all the podcasts we did in 2020, arguing about who invented penguins, and deciding who the first biography of 2021 will be.  If you have some ideas of historical figures you'd like us to talk about, please email us (or ask your parents to email us) at [email protected]. We'd love your suggestions! Special thanks to Good Night Stories fo

We're so sorry about the unintentional hiatus. Things got a bit hectic around here but now we're back on track! Today's episode is about Ashley Foilek, a Deaf stunt actress and four-time AMA women's motocross national champion! Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping

Join us today as we discuss some of the most famous Victorian novelists, who were also sisters! Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a jumping off point for research, and for Wikipedia for being an amazing (and easily navigated) source of information. Email: historywithclas

Today we're learning about Gráinne Ní Mháille, an Irish pirate who lived in the late 1500s. Join us as we talk about her family, her rise to leadership of a pirate fleet, and whom among our podcast subject she met during her life! Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Favilli and Elena Cavallo, which inspired and informed this podcast, and gave up a j

Today we are learning about Pocahontas, and why she isn't just another Disney Princess.   It's important to recognize marginalized voices, and the stories told of those experiences by those Own Voices.  We've included a several lists to check out, about Pocahontas in particular, and Native Americans in general. Please do check them out. Pocahontas Lives book list (w

Thank you or joining us on our very first adventure in podcasting!  Today Tornado and Mama are talking about the incredibly epic Queen Elizabeth 1 of England.   CORRECTION: James was not Elizabeth's brother, that was Edward. James was a more distant relation, and became king of England after Elizabeth's death. Special thanks to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by France