A History Podcast for Kids and Families


Episode 99: Bone War and Ghost Town Rhyolite
The famous paleontology feud known as the Bone Wars, and the story of Death Valley ghost town Rhyolite. Featuring Will Oldham

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I SEE LINCOLN’S

UNDERPANTS

The Surprising Time Underwear (And The People Wearing Them) Made History

Available now from booksellers

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  • “On The Past and the Curious, host Mick Sullivan devotes himself to finding the little-known details about well-known people and events from history, and telling them in an always engaging, sometimes musical manner that gives children(and adults) a much more robust, interesting understanding of the past.”

  • “Reminiscent of the TV show Drunk History (minus the alcohol), this amusing podcast features people telling interesting, little-known stories from history with an emphasis on fun and humor. Although it’s not specifically a music podcast, each episode contains an often-silly song that’s sure to get stuck in your head.”

  • “Come for that delightful pun title, stay for the accessible but never dumbed-down history lessons. Each episode of this monthly show features bite-size audio dramas that illuminate corners of history that children are unlikely to learn in school, often emphasizing the overlooked accomplishments of women and people of color.”

The Meatshower

The Mostly True Tale of an Odd (and Somewhat Edible) Occurrence

By Mick Sullivan, Illustrated by Shae Goodlett

We’re so excited about the release of our new picture book about the day in 1876 when meat fell from the sky! No one knows the answer to why, and that’s a beautiful thing in our eyes!

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Mick Live in Middletown, KY – 2:00pm – Sept. 7th! 
If you’re near Louisville, Kentucky some see me! I’ll be in the Gazebo Stage at the Middletown Family Fun Fest on Saturday, September 7th at 2pm. I’ll have books, we’ll tell some stories, sing a couple of songs, and then we can chat – it’ll be grand!  The event is Free, and there are a... [keep reading]

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100th Episode!

In November we will release the 100th episode of The Past and The Curious!

We want you to help us celebrate! However you want to celebrate with us, we’re here for it!

Send a recording and tell me who you are, where you are and what you like! If possible, I’ll use it on the show! Or send me a drawing, some art, or a note. I’d love to hear from you and the ones that are shareable, I will share! Let me know you’re out there! 

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Mick Sullivan c/o Frazier History Museum

829 W. Main St

Louisville, KY 40202

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