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Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids is a podcast where young listeners explore the stories they didn’t hear about in school—from legendary battles and forgotten monuments to the strange, enchanted, and unexplained corners of the Lone Star State. New episodes air every Monday.
Episodes
112 episodes
111 - Susan B. Anthony: The Voice That Wasn't Supposed to Be
Today we’re talking about one woman who stood up for her rights,refused to back down and made her voice heard, her name was Susan B Anthony. Before we get to how Susan B Anthony shocked the nation by voting, we need to understand who she ...
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Episode 111
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110 -15th Amendment
In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we explore the 15th Amendment and the long fight to protect voting rights in Texas. You’ll learn why Black History Month is celebrated in February, the role of historian Carter G. Woodson, and...
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Episode 110
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13:20
109 - State Symbol Spotlight: Dinosaur- Paluxysaurus jonesi
Walk in the footsteps of Texas’s official state dinosaur! In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we head to Dinosaur Valley State Park to uncover the mystery of Paluxysaurus jonesi—how it was discovered, how Texas chose its ...
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Episode 109
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108 - Jean Lafitte: Texas Pirate
In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we explore the mystery of Jean Lafitte, a pirate who ran smuggling and privateering operations across the Gulf of Mexico, negotiated with powerful governments, and even helped the United States ...
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Episode 108
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16:18
107 - State Symbol Spotlight: Does the Horned Lizard Have Magical Powers?
Early settlers and ranchers believed the “horny toad” or horned lizard, had special powers, not because it was spooky, but because it did things no one could explain. It looks prehistoric, survives extreme Texas heat, and has one of...
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Episode 107
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106 - The Lucky Pea: A New Year’s Tradition
Today, we’re exploring how black-eyed peas traveled across continents, survived hard times, and ended up as one of the most famous New Year’s traditions in Texas and the South.
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Episode 106
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11:57
105 - The Yellow Rose of Texas: Song, Story, or Legend?
Was The Yellow Rose of Texas song written about a real person… or is it a legend that bloomed later? In this episode, we follow the trail of a famous song, a mysterious woman named Emily, and the Battle of San Jacinto. You’ll lea...
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Episode 105
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15:38
104 - Siege of Bexar: Texas Revolution
Join us as we uncover the bold events surrounding the Siege of Béxar and the moment that changed the course of the Texas Revolution. Referenceshttps://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/bexar-siege-of<...
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Episode 104
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11:03
103 - State Symbol Spotlight: Bluebonnet
Why did Texas choose the little blue wildflower that pops up every spring as its official state flower? Join us as we uncover the “flower drama” of 1901, explore how bluebonnets turn Texas into oceans of color, and bust the myth about whether i...
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Episode 103
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13:02
102 - State Symbol Spotlight: Mockingbird
What can copy a car alarm, a barking dog, a squeaky gate, and maybe even Zoe? The Northern Mockingbird — Texas’ official state bird! In this episode, we explore why this talented (and slightly mischievous) bird was chosen to represent ...
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Episode 102
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10:09
101- State Symbol Spotlight: Pecan Tree
Discover how a tiny pecan became a huge Texas symbol. We explore Native American history, Governor James Hogg’s surprising final wish, and the rise of pecan pie as the State Pie of Texas.
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Episode 101
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14:25
Episode: 100!! Texas Centennial - 1936
Today marks our 100th episode of Texas History for Kids! 🎉 Join us as we uncover a shiny silver clue—a 1936 Texas Centennial Half Dollar—and follow its trail back through time.Step into 1836, when Texians at ...
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Episode 100
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11:52
99 - Alebrijes - The Spirit Animals
Discover the origins of Día de los Muertos through Aztec legend, the goddess Mictecacihuatl, and the colorful creations of Mexican artist, Pedro Linares. Learn how ancient spirit animals inspired modern Alebrijes and...
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Episode 99
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98 - Scary Stories: Pushed by Ghosts — The Mystery of San Antonio’s Haunted Tracks
We’re heading to the city’s South Side, near Shane Road. Locals call it the Haunted Ghost Tracks. It’s a place where legend says the spirits of children still linger… protecting strangers from danger.
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Episode 98
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17:37
97 - Scary Stories: Grave Secrets of Texas — The Cemeteries That Never Sleep
From San Antonio’s mysterious Chinese Graveyard to the heartbreaking legend of Baby Head Cemetery and the chilling tale of Elize Alberti in Galveston’s Old City Cemetery, this episode explores Texas’s most haunted re...
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Episode 97
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96 - Scary Stories: Haunting on Alamo Street
During the Texas Revolution, Irish empresario, John McMullen, joined the General Council, serving as a translator and even as temporary president early in Texas 1836 after Governor Henry Smith’s impeachment.After Texas won independ...
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Episode 96
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11:21
95 - Scary Stories: Haunted Insane Asylums
I hope you’re ready for the next 4 episodes, they’re guaranteed to put a little scare in ya! This is the first episode of the Scary Stories Series- Texas History for Kids style and today we're talking about some of Texas' scariest and most hau...
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Episode 95
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26:38
94 - State Symbol Spotlight: Longhorn
Today’s object is a massive Texas Longhorn skull. Its pale bone gleams under the lights, the horns stretching wide—a spectacular sight to behold. Today our artifact tells a story of an animal that faced importation, near extinction and a reviva...
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Episode 94
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93 - Women on the Chisholm Trail
Women were told the Chisholm Trail was no place for them. Society’s rules declared a “proper lady” should remain at home—managing the household, raising children, and waiting for her husband’s return. And wearing split skirts or br...
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Episode 93
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19:25
92 - Maracas, Pinatas, Tamales- Oh my!
In today's episode, we celebrate the rich history of Hispanic Heritage Month by looking at 3 traditional artifacts of this culture.
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Episode 92
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15:05
91 - Bonfire Shelter & Bison Mass Graves
In the early years of time, Texas was home to millions of buffalo and our early ancestors had to adapt to ways of hunting such large animals. So… they chased a herd of bison to a steep cliff where they fell to their deaths. This cliff is ...
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Episode 91
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11:33
90 - Newly Discovered Alamo Artifacts
Recently, archaeologists uncovered some surprising finds beneath the Alamo’s courtyards. https://www.thealamo.org/
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Episode 90
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9:36
89 - Votes for Texas Women: The Fight for Suffrage
Texas in the early 1900s was full of bustling cities, dusty rural towns, and one very big problem: half the population couldn’t vote. That half was women.
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Episode 89
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19:23
88 - Grand Saline: Salty Texas Town
Did you know there's a town in Texas built on top of a mountain of salt? Welcome to Grand Saline, a small town with a big secret underneath the ground—a giant salt dome that’s deeper than Mount Everest is tall!
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Episode 88
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11:28
87 - Compromise of 1850
In the mid-1800s, the United States was growing fast. After winning the Mexican-American War in 1848, the U.S. gained a huge amount of land—territories that would later become California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and parts of Colorado...
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Episode 87
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