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Ep. 5 Birds: Moon Migration, Cher Ami, Cluck Old Hen and more!
In honor of National Bird Day, this episode features some great bird stories from history. Victoria Reibel reads the story of Charles Morton, a man who tried to explain the mystery of bird migration …
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
The Past And The Curious Holiday Short 2016
In this quick Holiday Short, we explore a few of the stories people offer as explanations for the unusual Christmas Pickle Tradition. We also found a Christmas Pickle recipe you probably won't want…
Published on 8 years, 10 months ago
Ep. 4: Mail Tales: Pony Express, Air Powered Subway, and more
The Pony Express lives in legend, but didn't last long. Find out what it took to be join the team. (read by Victoria Reibel) Alfred Ely Beach kept a secret from New York City and built a Pneumatic Su…
Published on 8 years, 11 months ago
Ep. 3 Anne Bonny, The Western Engineer, "Big Ol' Boat" and more
The origin of Port and Starboard Victoria Reibel reads stories about Anne Bonny, and Stephen Long's unusual dragon-like steamboat, the Western Engineer. Tamerlane Trio performs original song "Big Ol'…
Published on 9 years ago
Ep. 2: Barnum, Banvard, Paper Moon and more
Victoria Reibel tells the story of P.T. Barnum and an Egress. Also featured is the tale of John Banvard and his Mississippi Panorama, which was the longest painting in the world. The Tamerlane Trio p…
Published on 9 years ago
Ep. 1 The Past and The Curious: An Introduction
Teachers, parents, adults who love good stories: check us out. This is just so you know what we're about, who we are and what we're planning to bring you. The real good stuff will follow, but you m…
Published on 9 years ago