Join us as we learn about the life of Hiram Bingham and his interest in exploring far-off places, which led him to the mountaintop palace of Machu Pichu. We learned about Machu Picchu and the Inca Empire in last week's episode, so be sure to check that out, too.Get $10 off StoryButton!https://storybutton.com/bedtimehistory📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStorie ... Show More
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A Miracle of Nature: The Science of Trees
Trees begin their lives as tiny seeds that sprout roots and shoots when they get enough water, sunlight, and warmth. As a tree grows, its roots spread underground to absorb water and nutrients. The trunk grows taller and thicker each year, adding rings that show the tree’s age. L ... Show More
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Jan 22
The Story of Skiing and Snowboarding
Skiing began thousands of years ago as a way for people to travel across snow in cold regions. Early skis were made of wood and used for hunting and transportation. Over time, skiing became a sport and a form of recreation. Snowboarding developed much later, in the 1900s, combini ... Show More
8m 12s
Jan 19
How the Winter Olympics Began
The Winter Olympics bring athletes from around the world together to compete in cold-weather sports like skiing, skating, and hockey. The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924 in France. Since then, the games have grown to include many exciting events such as snowboarding, bobs ... Show More
9m 9s
Dec 2018
Mark Rice, "Making Machu Picchu: The Politics of Tourism in Twentieth-Century Peru" (UNC Press, 2018)
Speaking at a 1913 National Geographic Society gala, Hiram Bingham III, the American explorer celebrated for finding the “lost city” of the Andes two years earlier, suggested that Machu Picchu “is an awful name, but it is well worth remembering.” Millions of travelers have since ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2023
History of Everything: The Legend of Houdini
Harry Houdini was an American escape artist, magic man, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts. His pseudonym is a reference to his spiritual master, French magician Robert-Houdin. Truly though his story is wild and with many twists and turns.
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1h 32m
Jul 2022
36 History of Everything: Defenders of the Faith, Austria, The Ottomans, and the Battle for Europe
Defenders of the faith is an absolutely amazing book that you need to get. I have not been enthralled by a history book in quite a while. Every battle, detail, act of political intrigue is just perfect. Listen as the battle for Europe plays out and remember to join the book club ... Show More
1h 11m
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