Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families

In ancient Greece, women played important roles in their families and communities. They were in charge of managing the household and taking care of children. Some women, like those in Sparta, even received physical training and could own property. In Athens, women were expected to stay at home, but they still influenced society through their family connections. There were also famous women like Sappho, a great poet, whose works are still read today. These women helped shape the culture and traditions of ancient Greece in many ways. 💵 Get a free month of Acorns Early: ⁠⁠acornsearly.com/bedtimehistory⁠ Try Cocomelon Sing & Play for Free on your smart TV Volley App 📖 We published our first book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Explorer Society: World's Fair Conspiracy⁠⁠⁠ 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 📢 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate via Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a shout-out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠500+ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Videos⁠

Step into the world of the Hagia Sophia, a building full of history and wonder. Once a grand church, then a beautiful mosque, and now a famous museum, it has seen many changes over the centuries. Its huge dome is a marvel, looking like it touches the sky. Inside, colorful mosaics and stunning decorations tell stories from long ago. People from all over the world visit to admire its beauty and learn about its past. The Hagia Sophia stands proudly in Istanbul, Turkey, a place where different cultures meet. 💵 Get a free month of Acorns Early: ⁠⁠acornsearly.com/bedtimehistory⁠ 🎶 Try Cocomelon Sing & Play for Free on your smart TV Volley app 📖 We published our first book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Explorer Society: World's Fair Conspiracy⁠⁠⁠ 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 📢 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate via Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a shout-out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠500+ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Videos⁠

Explore the vibrant world of Georgia O’Keeffe, an iconic artist whose bold, colorful paintings capture the beauty of nature. Discover how the landscapes of New Mexico inspired her unique style, breaking traditional art norms. Learn about her early passion for art, formal training, and the influence of Alfred Stieglitz. Delve into her famous flower paintings and her trailblazing role as a woman in modern art. Even as her eyesight failed, O’Keeffe continued to create, leaving behind a lasting legacy celebrated in museums worldwide.

Discover the fascinating evolution of American football, from its chaotic mid-1800s origins mixing soccer and rugby into a structured game. Hear about the historic 1869 match between Rutgers and Princeton, which set the stage for modern rules. Learn how Walter Camp transformed the sport in the 1880s, and how Theodore Roosevelt's reforms made it safer. Marvel at iconic moments like the 1967 Ice Bowl and the birth of the Super Bowl. Football's journey has shaped American culture, fostering teamwork and connecting generations across the nation.

Discover the fascinating history of the Wampanoag people, known as 'people of the first light.' Learn about their seasonal villages and the innovative Three Sisters farming system. Hear how they taught the Pilgrims essential survival skills and how their collaboration led to the first Thanksgiving feast. Explore the rich spiritual traditions and storytelling of the Wampanoag, as well as the resilience of their descendants today, who continue to honor their heritage and teach respect and gratitude.

In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. About the size of a beach ball, Sputnik sent out radio signals that could be heard around the world. Its launch shocked the United States and began the Space Race—a competition to explore space. This video tells the story of how Sputnik changed history, inspired new inventions, and led to humans traveling to space. It marked the moment when people realized our future could reach beyond the stars. 💵 Get a free month of Acorns Early: ⁠⁠⁠acornsearly.com/bedtimehistory⁠⁠ Try Cocomelon Sing & Play for Free on your smart TV Volley App 📖 We published our first book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explorer Society: World's Fair Conspiracy⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 📢 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate via Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a shout-out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠500+ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Videos⁠

Learn all about the pilgrims and their voyage on the Mayflower from England to the New World. 💵 Get a free month of Acorns Early: ⁠⁠⁠acornsearly.com/bedtimehistory⁠⁠ Try Cocomelon Sing & Play for Free on your smart TV Volley App 📖 We published our first book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explorer Society: World's Fair Conspiracy⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 📢 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate via Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a shout-out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠500+ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Videos⁠

Claude Monet was a famous artist who loved to paint beautiful scenes from nature. He was born in France in 1840 and is known for his unique style called Impressionism. Monet loved to capture the way light changed the colors of the things he painted, like gardens, water, and skies. One of his most famous paintings shows water lilies floating on a pond. People all over the world admire his work because it looks so bright and full of life. Monet's paintings help us see how magical the world can be when we take time to notice it. 💵 Get a free month of Acorns Early: ⁠⁠acornsearly.com/bedtimehistory⁠ Try Cocomelon Sing & Play for Free on your smart TV Volley App 📖 We published our first book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Explorer Society: World's Fair Conspiracy⁠⁠⁠ 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 📢 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate via Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a shout-out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠500+ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Videos⁠

Join us as we dive into the fascinating history of the Empire State Building, one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. From its rapid construction during the Great Depression to its legacy as a beacon of American engineering, the Empire State Building has captivated millions around the world. We'll explore the technical marvels behind its design, the cultural significance of its ever-changing lights, and the role it plays in both Hollywood and local lore. 💵 Get a free month of Acorns Early: ⁠⁠⁠⁠acornsearly.com/bedtimehistory⁠⁠⁠ Try Cocomelon Sing & Play for Free on your smart TV Volley App

Veterans Day is a holiday in the United States that honors the brave men and women who have served in the military. It is celebrated every year on November 11th. The date marks the end of World War I and reminds us of the importance of peace. On Veterans Day, we thank those who protected our country—whether they served long ago or are serving now. Schools, communities, and families celebrate with ceremonies, parades, and flags to show appreciation. This video explains why Veterans Day matters and how we can show respect and gratitude to all veterans. 💵 Get a free month of Acorns Early: ⁠⁠⁠acornsearly.com/bedtimehistory⁠⁠ Try Cocomelon Sing & Play for Free on your smart TV Volley App 📖 We published our first book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explorer Society: World's Fair Conspiracy⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 📢 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate via Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a shout-out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠500+ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Videos⁠