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History with a Beat

December 19, 2024

Historical Records is the newest podcast from Story Pirates. It showcases people from history whose stories may be new to audiences. Each episode turns an important person’s tale into a hip-hop song. Listeners can enjoy the beats while learning about…

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Underground Artifacts

December 19, 2024

Imagine seeing ancient treasures on your way to school. In Thessaloniki, Greece, you can. Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city. It has opened a new subway system showcasing ancient artifacts. The artifacts were dug up during the subway’s construction. The subway…

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The History of Memorial Day

May 29, 2023

This story was originally published on May 25, 2018. It was updated on May 29, 2023. Technically, summer doesn’t start until June 21. But many people consider Memorial Day to be the unofficial start of the season. This year, we…

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A Year of War

March 3, 2023

Demonstrations took place around the world on February 24. It was the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. People gathered to show they opposed the war started by Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, said his country…

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Ancient History

October 20, 2022

On November 4, 1922, an incredible discovery was made in Egypt. British archaeologist Howard Carter and his Egyptian crew found steps leading to King Tutankhamen’s tomb. “At first, I could see nothing,” Carter later wrote about peering inside. As his…

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Honoring Navajo Code Talkers

August 15, 2022

Navajo code talkers joined the United States Marines during World War II. It was their job to develop a code. The code was based on their native language. Messages sent by code talkers could not be understood by the Japanese…

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A Symbol of Peace

April 22, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. People all over the world have shown solidarity with Ukrainians. Displaying sunflowers is one of the ways they’ve done this. In March, President Joe Biden gave a State of the Union speech. First Lady…

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Famous Shipwreck Found

March 18, 2022

The historic remains of the ship Endurance have been found nearly 10,000 feet beneath the Weddell Sea, in Antarctica. Explorer Ernest Shackleton led the ship’s 1914 expedition. Endurance set sail from England and got stuck in Antarctic ice. It was…

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Honoring Soldiers

October 13, 2021

Bill Greason is proud to be a veteran of the United States military. He is 97 years old. He fought in World War II. Today, Greason lives in Birmingham, Alabama. “I loved being a Marine,” he told TIME for Kids.…

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The Kid Report: Honoring Soldiers

October 13, 2021

The story “Honoring Soldiers”—about the 100-year anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—appears in this week’s issue of TIME for Kids. Matt and Nate Walters are part of a military family. They write about their experience below. Our dad…

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