Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families

Cesar Chavez believed that everyone should be treated with respect—especially the people who grow our food. In this episode, we learn how he organized peaceful protests and marches to stand up for farm workers’ rights. His story shows how kindness, courage, and unity can bring big change. 🎉 Check out our new show, Bedtime Safari! 📺 YouTube 👍 Facebook | Instagram 🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia" Share your thoughts here: https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7

Before smartphones, cars, or even books, people lived very different lives. In this episode, we travel way back in time to explore how humans first lived, moved, learned, and grew together. From early tools to the first villages, discover how the story of humankind is really the story of all of us—and how it’s still being written today. Check out our new show, Bedtime Safari! 📺 YouTube 👍 Facebook | Instagram 🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia" Share your thoughts here: https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7

The Burj Khalifa stretches so high, it touches the clouds! In this episode, we take a look at the tallest building in the world—how it was built, what’s inside, and why it stands as a symbol of creativity and engineering. Get ready to look up… way up! 📺 YouTube 👍 Facebook | Instagram 🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia" Share your thoughts here: https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7

What’s it like to live in a quiet village in Japan? In this episode, we explore the daily rhythms of rural life—walking to school past rice fields, helping with family gardens, joining in colorful festivals, and learning traditions passed down for generations. Discover how village life in Japan is different from the city—and how it’s full of its own kind of magic. 📺 YouTube 👍 Facebook | Instagram 🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia" Share your thoughts here: https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7

Booker T. Washington was born into slavery, but he became one of the most respected teachers and leaders in American history. In this episode, we explore how he worked hard to get an education, opened a school for Black students, and inspired people with his words and actions. His story is one of courage, learning, and helping others rise. 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the helpful Baymax to the brave Transformers, robots have been stealing the spotlight in movies, shows, and books! In this episode, we dive into some of the coolest and funniest robots in pop culture. Why do we love them so much? What can we learn from our favorite bots? Get ready for some beeps, laughs, and robot facts in this fun-filled episode made just for kids! 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan B. Anthony was a brave leader who fought for women to have the right to vote. She gave speeches, worked with other activists, and never gave up, even when people told her she couldn't make a difference. She was even arrested for voting when it was against the law for women! Her hard work helped change history, leading to the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temple Grandin is an amazing scientist who thinks in pictures instead of words. This helped her create new ways to make farms safer and kinder for animals. When she was little, she was diagnosed with autism, but she didn’t let that stop her from changing the world. Now, she teaches people about animals and how different kinds of brains can do incredible things. In this episode, we’ll learn about her life, her ideas, and how she made a big difference. Whether you love animals or just enjoy learning cool things, Temple Grandin’s story will inspire you! 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has a long history of innovation, giving the world some of its most groundbreaking inventions. From the compass that guided explorers to the printing press that spread knowledge, these discoveries shaped global civilization. In this episode, we’ll explore the famous Four Great Inventions—papermaking, printing, the compass, and gunpowder—along with lesser-known but equally fascinating creations like silk, porcelain, and early seismographs. Join us as we dive into the ingenuity of ancient China and uncover how these inventions continue to influence modern life. 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A long time ago, people had to copy books by hand, which took a very long time. Then, Johannes Gutenberg invented a special machine called the printing press. It helped make books much faster and cheaper, so more people could read and learn new things. His invention changed the world by spreading ideas and knowledge to everyone. Without Gutenberg, we might not have books, newspapers, or even the internet the way we do today! In this episode, we’ll learn how one man’s big idea helped create the way we share information today. 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chimpanzees are some of the smartest animals on the planet, showing incredible problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence, and even cultural learning. In this episode, we explore how chimps use tools, communicate, and sometimes even outperform humans in memory tests. Scientists continue to uncover the depth of their intelligence, from complex social structures to their ability to learn symbols and language. Could their cognitive abilities change how we see ourselves? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of smart chimps and what they can teach us about evolution, intelligence, and the mind. 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phones weren’t always smart! In this episode, we’ll talk about how phones changed over time, starting with big, heavy ones that could only make calls. We’ll learn how they got smaller, faster, and smarter, turning into the smartphones we use today. We’ll talk about cool inventions like touchscreens, apps, and how phones became like tiny computers in our pockets. Plus, we’ll imagine what phones might look like in the future! 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drones, or UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), have come a long way since their early days. In this episode, we explore their history, starting with the first unmanned balloons used in war, to the advanced drones used today for photography, delivery, and more. Learn how UAVs went from military tools to everyday technology shaping industries and hobbies. We’ll dive into the key moments, innovations, and people who made drones what they are today. 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire changed everything for early humans! In this episode, we’ll learn how people first discovered fire and how it helped them survive. Fire gave them warmth, light, and a way to cook food. It also kept them safe and helped them make new tools. We’ll talk about how fire brought people together and made life better. Come along as we explore the story of how fire started to shape the world we live in today! 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cats have been part of our world for a long time, and they’ve done some pretty amazing things! In this episode, we’ll talk about famous cats from history, like the ones worshiped in ancient Egypt or the brave ship cats who sailed the seas. We’ll share fun stories about how cats became heroes, inspired myths, and even helped people in surprising ways. Get ready to learn why cats have always been so special and loved by humans! 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Description:In this episode, we talk about the Declaration of Independence and why it’s so important. We’ll learn how it was written, who helped create it, and why America wanted to be free from Britain. We’ll also explore the big ideas about freedom and fairness that made it special. Join us to discover how this famous paper changed history and still inspires people today! 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that some birds are super smart? In this episode, we’ll explore how crows, ravens, and parrots use their brains in amazing ways. These birds can solve tricky puzzles, make tools to get food, and even remember things for a long time. Parrots can copy human speech, and ravens are great at planning ahead! We’ll talk about how these birds are a lot smarter than most people think and why they’re called "feathered geniuses." Get ready to learn some fun and surprising facts about the cleverest birds in the sky! 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about Silicon Valley, the place where many of our favorite tech gadgets and apps were invented! We’ll talk about how it all started, the awesome companies that grew there, and the big ideas that make it so cool. You’ll also hear about the people who tried, failed, and kept going, plus the exciting new technologies they’re working on now. 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know elephants are some of the smartest animals on Earth? In this episode, we talk about how elephants solve problems, remember things for years, and even help each other when they’re sad. We’ll learn how they “talk” with their trunks and deep rumbles, and why they’re so good at working together in their herds. Elephants are amazing animals with big brains and big hearts, and we’ll explore what makes them so special and how we can help protect them. 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the life and legacy of Milton Hershey, the visionary behind one of the world's most beloved chocolate brands. From his early failures in caramel to his breakthrough with milk chocolate, Hershey’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and generosity. Learn how his dream extended beyond chocolate, creating a company town in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and establishing a school that continues to benefit underprivileged children. Explore how Hershey's values transformed not only the candy industry but also the lives of many, leaving a legacy of sweetness and compassion. 📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.