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The Amazing History of Comic-Con
Comic-Con is a fun and exciting event where people come together to celebrate their favorite comics, movies, and TV shows. It started in 1970 in San Diego and has grown into a huge gathering for fans worldwide. People dress up as their favorite characters, which is called cosplay ... Show More
9m 45s
Jul 27
How Dungeons and Dragons Changed Gaming
Step into the world of imagination and adventure with the story of Dungeons & Dragons, the game that started it all. Discover how two creative minds, Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, invented this magical game in the 1970s. Learn how Dungeons & Dragons became the most famous roleplay ... Show More
8m 57s
Jul 23
The Story of the Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell is a famous symbol of freedom in the United States. It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has a big crack in it. Long ago, this bell rang to call people to important meetings and to celebrate special events. The bell cracked the first time it was rung, ... Show More
10m 13s
Feb 2024
How Did Maya Angelou Work?
Maya Angelou was a people's poet -- an artist, activist, and teacher whose words resonate from Supreme Court Justices to internet memes. Learn more about her through a few of her own quotes in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/hi ... Show More
9m 26s
Jan 2018
Dr. Maya Angelou, Part 1: 9 Words That Changed Her Life
In the first of a special two-part podcast, Oprah has a conversation with her beloved mentor, the late poet, author, icon and activist Dr. Maya Angelou. She's also the woman Oprah called her mother, sister and friend for more than 30 years. Oprah says, "She was there for me alway ... Show More
29m 4s
Sep 2025
Super Soul Special: Dr. Maya Angelou, Part 1: 9 Words That Changed Her Life
This episode originally aired January 22, 2018. In the first of a special two-part podcast, Oprah has a conversation with her beloved mentor, the late poet, author, icon and activist Dr. Maya Angelou. She's also the woman Oprah called her mother, sister and friend for more than 3 ... Show More
29m 4s
Mar 2023
Super Soul Special: Dr. Maya Angelou, Part 1: 9 Words That Changed Her Life
Original Air Date: January 22, 2018In the first of a special two-part podcast, Oprah has a conversation with her beloved mentor, the late poet, author, icon, and activist Dr. Maya Angelou. She's also the woman Oprah called her mother, sister, and friend for more than 30 years. Op ... Show More
29m 4s
Mar 2021
March 3, 2021: Audre Lorde, Activist & Author
From a monumental figure in feminism and civil rights, today’s quote is an expression of radical awareness, empathy and solidarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2m 52s
Apr 2020
Maya Angelou
<p>Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in 1928. She was a mother, writer, dancer, director, performer, friend of presidents, and author of seven volumes of memoir. The very first - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - returned to the top of the best-seller lists when she died i ... Show More
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