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Real Cool History for KidsAuthor: Angela O'Dell
Note: please use the Official Request Form linked at the top of my website (angelaodell.com) to submit podcast episode requests! All requests must come through that form. Thank you! Real Cool History for Kids tells amazing stories from history, from a Biblical worldview perspective. Hey, kids, do you like stories about weird, cool, and just plain awesome events and people in history? If you do, you're going to love this podcast show! From creepy abandoned places all over the world to little-known facts about well-known people in history, Angela O'Dell, author of the history series, America's Story and The World's Story, brings you new episodes of Real Cool History just for kids, twice a month. Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Stories for Kids Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Mount Rushmore, the Mountain that Became a Monument (a special episode for Denmark Hettinga)
Episode 182
Friday, 12 June, 2026
Episode 182: Mount Rushmore, the Mountain that Became a Monument (a special episode for Denmark Hettinga) Join us for an adventure to the Black Hills of South Dakota as we discover the incredible story behind one of America's most recognizable landmarks—Mount Rushmore National Memorial! In this episode, created especially for Denmark Hettinga, we learn how a mountain became a giant monument honoring four American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. You'll hear about the historian who dreamed up the idea, the sculptor who brought it to life, and the brave workers who spent fourteen years carving the faces into solid granite. Along the way, we'll explore: Why those four presidents were chosen How dynamite was used to carve the faces The dangers workers faced high above the ground The fascinating story of sculptor Gutzon Borglum The history of the Black Hills and their importance to the Lakota people We'll also talk about perseverance, courage, hard work, and how the choices we make today can leave a lasting impact on the future. Plus, don't miss an exciting announcement about the brand-new Real Cool History for Kids audio message pages, where listeners can now submit episode requests, reviews, and family messages using their own voices!
