
A History Podcast for Kids and Families
Hazards of The Wild: George Shannon, Rattlesnake Kate and more!
George Shannon was the youngest member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and his inexperience showed itself a time or two. He did get lost once for 16 days, the longest span of time anyone was separated from the expedition party. In the 1920s, a woman named Rattlesnake Kate captured imaginations after an encounter with... [keep reading]
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I SEE LINCOLN’S
UNDERPANTS
The Surprising Time Underwear (And The People Wearing Them) Made History
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The Meatshower
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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The Past And The Curious Live at the Lincoln Center in NYC Oct 10, 2026!
I can’t wait to perform in New York City (and it’s FREE!) Link Here The Past And The Curious Live at The Lincoln Center David Rubinstein Atrium Saturday, Oct 10 – 11:00am Free Highlighting artists exploring new horizons and celebrating major career milestones, the Festival of Firsts is proud to welcome the New York debut of Fun Forgotten... [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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