Instructional Video9:25
Bedtime History

Life on the Oregon Trail

6th - 12th
Get ready for an adventure on the Oregon Trail! In the 1800s, thousands of families packed up wagons and traveled west across mountains, rivers, and plains to find a new life in Oregon. The journey was long and hard—people faced rough...
Instructional Video8:47
Bedtime History

The Story of Harry Houdini

6th - 12th
Meet Harry Houdini, the world’s most famous magician and escape artist! Houdini amazed people by escaping from handcuffs, locked boxes, and even underwater tanks. He traveled the world performing incredible tricks that no one else could...
Instructional Video5:56
Bedtime History

The Story of Sacajawea

6th - 12th
Come learn the story of Sacajawea, a brave young woman who helped lead the Lewis and Clark expedition across the American West. She was just a teenager when she joined the journey, carrying her baby on her back and helping the explorers...
Instructional Video12:03
Bedtime History

The Story of Neil Armstrong

6th - 12th
Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon! In 1969, he flew to space on the Apollo 11 mission and made history with the words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Come learn how he became an...
Instructional Video10:03
Bedtime History

How the Panama Canal Was Built

6th - 12th
The Duomo, or Florence Cathedral, is one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Renaissance. Its massive red-brick dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, changed the course of architecture forever. Built over centuries, the...
Instructional Video7:32
Bedtime History

The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci

6th - 12th
Leonardo da Vinci was a painter, inventor, scientist, and dreamer from long ago. He painted the famous Mona Lisa and filled notebooks with sketches of flying machines and ideas far ahead of his time. Come explore the amazing mind of...
Instructional Video9:53
Bedtime History

The House of Medici: Rulers of the Renaissance

6th - 12th
The House of Medici was a powerful family in Italy during the Renaissance—a time of amazing art and new ideas. They weren’t kings or queens, but they were very rich and helped artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci create their...
Instructional Video9:48
Bedtime History

The Wright Brothers Story

6th - 12th
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were pioneers of aviation who achieved the first powered, controlled flight in 1903. Working from their bicycle shop in Ohio, they used observation, experimentation, and innovation to solve the...
Instructional Video7:31
Bedtime History

The Grand Canyon: Science, History, and Wonder

6th - 12th
The Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the United States. Carved by the Colorado River over millions of years, it reveals a stunning geological history through its layered rock formations. Stretching 277 miles...
Instructional Video8:23
Bedtime History

The Life of Maya Angelou

6th - 12th
Maya Angelou was a writer, poet, and speaker whose words inspired people around the world. She wrote about her life, her struggles, and her hope for a better future. Her voice was powerful and kind, and she worked for fairness and...
Instructional Video7:16
Bedtime History

The Story of the Eiffel Tower

6th - 12th
The Duomo, or Florence Cathedral, is one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Renaissance. Its massive red-brick dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, changed the course of architecture forever. Built over centuries, the...
Instructional Video8:02
Bedtime History

The Fourth of July: Celebrating the Birth of a Nation | Independence Day

6th - 12th
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the American colonies formally declared their separation from British rule. Celebrated with fireworks, parades, and...
Instructional Video8:43
Bedtime History

Leif Erikson and The Vikings

6th - 12th
The Vikings were brave sailors and explorers from long ago, and Leif Erikson was one of the first Europeans to reach North America—hundreds of years before Columbus! He sailed from Greenland and may have landed in what is now Canada....
Instructional Video4:17
Bedtime History

Rescuing the Titanic: The Story of the Carpathia

6th - 12th
The Duomo, or Florence Cathedral, is one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Renaissance. Its massive red-brick dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, changed the course of architecture forever. Built over centuries, the...
Instructional Video5:30
Bedtime History

The History of the Champs-Élysées | Paris’s Most Famous Avenue

6th - 12th
The Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous avenues in the world, stretching through the heart of Paris from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde. Known for its wide sidewalks, luxury shops, and tree-lined beauty, this...
Instructional Video6:33
Bedtime History

The Story of St. Paul’s Cathedral

6th - 12th
St. Paul’s Cathedral is one of London’s most iconic landmarks, known for its massive dome, elegant architecture, and powerful place in British history. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London in 1666, the...
Instructional Video7:45
Bedtime History

Michelangelo: Master of the Renaissance

6th - 12th
Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance—a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet whose work shaped the course of Western art. Known for masterpieces like the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the statue of David, and...
Instructional Video5:51
Bedtime History

The Catacombs of Paris: City of Bones

6th - 12th
Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a dark and eerie world: the Catacombs. This underground maze holds the remains of over six million people, carefully arranged in patterns of skulls and bones. Built in the late 1700s to solve...
Instructional Video6:07
Bedtime History

The History of the Palais Garnier: Paris's Grand Opera House

6th - 12th
Step inside the Palais Garnier, one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world. Built in the 1800s in the heart of Paris, this grand theater dazzles with its marble staircase, gilded balconies, and famous chandelier. Commissioned by...
Instructional Video6:19
Bedtime History

The Story of Hagia Sophia | Istanbul, Turkey

6th - 12th
Hagia Sophia is one of the most famous buildings on Earth—a place of beauty and history that has stood for over 1,500 years. Built as a grand church by Emperor Justinian in 537, its massive dome amazed everyone who saw it. Later, it...
Instructional Video5:53
Bedtime History

The Story of Constantinople | Byzantine Empire

6th - 12th
Constantinople was one of the most important cities in history, linking Europe and Asia for over a thousand years. Founded by Emperor Constantine and known as the “New Rome,” it became the capital of the mighty Byzantine Empire. Its...
Instructional Video5:37
Bedtime History

The Story of the Buffalo Soldiers

6th - 12th
The Duomo, or Florence Cathedral, is one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Renaissance. Its massive red-brick dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, changed the course of architecture forever. Built over centuries, the...
Instructional Video4:44
Bedtime History

History of Tuileries Garden | Jardin des Tuileries, Paris

6th - 12th
The Tuileries Garden is one of the most famous parks in Paris, stretching between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde. Originally created as a royal garden in the 1500s, it was opened to the public after the French Revolution....
Instructional Video4:22
Bedtime History

Women of Ancient Rome

6th - 12th
Women in ancient Rome lived in a world of strict traditions, yet they played vital roles at home and in society. Roman women raised families, managed households, and passed down cultural and religious practices. Some became influential...