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Did This Happen? EPISODE #152“Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence Part II!” from 2014-07-05T15:00:30

A year later, we take a peek back in on the Founding Fathers and see if they’ve gotten any further in their signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is the Season 1 finale episode of ...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #151“The Wright Brothers!” from 2014-06-21T15:00:54

The Wright Brothers were adults when their careers started to soar, but what were they like as kids? That’s what we take a look at in this episode of Did This Happen?! Mama Wright – Ali...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #150“Benjamin Franklin!” from 2014-06-14T15:00:58

There’s some debate as to whether or not Benjamin Franklin actually conducted his famous kite/electricity experiment. We explore one possibility of what might have prevented him from doing so...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #149“Hyman Lipman!” from 2014-06-07T15:00:22

Hyman Lipman registered the first patent for a pencil with an attached eraser. Well, he did as soon as he found something to write with as we see in this episode of Did This Happen?! Clerk – ...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #148“The Roanoke Colony!” from 2014-05-31T15:00:30

There are several theories as to what happened to the people of The Roanoke Colony. We explore one theory in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Father – Kevin Berntson Virginia –...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #147“The Hartlepool Monkey!” from 2014-05-24T15:00:01

Legend has it that during the Napoleonic Wars, the residents of Hartlepool in England once put what they thought was a French spy on trial. We take a closer look at this tale in today’s episo...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #146“The Earl of Sandwich!” from 2014-05-17T15:00:54

Legend has it that the sandwich is named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. We see exactly how far ahead of his time John Montagu was in this episode of Did This Happen?! John Montagu &#...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #145“Philo T. Farnsworth Part II!” from 2014-05-10T15:00:09

Fourteen year old, Philo T. Farnsworth, continues his work on the electric television. Apparently there was some trouble with some of the early models as we see in this episode of Did This Happen?!...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #144“Philo T. Farnsworth Part I!” from 2014-05-03T15:00:02

We’re very lucky that Philo T. Farnsworth, as a teenager, didn’t have any distractions like television to keep him from inventing…well…television. But we see some things sti...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #143“Magna Carta!” from 2014-04-26T15:00:18

Signed in 1215 in England, The Magna Carta is said to have inspired many constitutional documents including the United States Constitution. Journey with us to the date this great document was signe...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #142“Lewis&Clark!” from 2014-04-19T15:00:48

In 1803, Lewis & Clark set out to trek across the Pacific Northwest to find passage to the Pacific Ocean. We are there moments after they started their journey in today’s episode of Did T...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #141“Neon Lights Up The U.S.A.!” from 2014-04-12T15:00:15

Georges Claude is responsible for bringing the first ever neon signs to America when he sold two of them to a Packard Dealership in Los Angeles. We are there for the initial lighting of the signs i...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #140“The Tesla Coil!” from 2014-04-05T15:00:37

One of Nikola Tesla’s greatest inventions was The Tesla Coil. However, even from the start, people were confused about what it did and what it was for. We clear up those questions in today...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #139“The Secret Service!” from 2014-03-29T15:00:17

Abraham Lincoln has the idea for The Secret Service and he calls William P. Wood to The White House to talk about it in this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Abraham Lincoln – Grant ...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #138“MacArthur Leaves The Philippines!” from 2014-03-22T15:00:47

Douglas MacArthur was famous for saying, “I shall return!” Did he mean it? Find out all about it in this episode of Did This Happen?! General Douglas MacArthur – Kevin Berntson Cr...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #137“Annie Edison Taylor!” from 2014-03-15T15:00:17

At 63, Annie Edison Taylor decided to make history! What’s even more shocking than what she decided to do is the reason WHY she decided to do it! Find out all about it in this episode of Did ...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #136“The Midnight Ride Of Sybil Ludington!” from 2014-03-08T16:00:33

Everyone knows about Paul Revere, but did you know a sixteen year old girl did the same thing he did, except better? We learn about Sybil Ludington in this week’s episode of Did This Happen?!...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #135“The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part II!” from 2014-03-01T16:00:45

Paul Revere is on his way to Concord! Does he make it? Find out on this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Paul Revere – Grant Baciocco British Soldier – Kevin Berntson Find out ...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #134“The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part I!” from 2014-02-22T16:00:40

One if by land. Two if by sea. Pretty simple right? Maybe not so much as we find out on this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Paul Revere – Grant Baciocco Robert Newman – Chris...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #133“Christopher Columbus!” from 2014-02-15T16:00:56

On his historical voyage to the New World Christopher Columbus was very eager to find land. We take a look at one of the possible reasons for that in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Chri...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #132“Florence Nightingale!” from 2014-02-08T16:00:47

Florence Nightingale rose to fame as a nurse in The Crimean War. We explore her attention to detail in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Florence Nightingale – Alison Mork Soldier &#...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #131“Edison’s String Of Electric Lights!” from 2014-02-01T16:00:49

Edison invented the light, but did you know he also came up with the first string of them and hung them outside his lab in New Jersey? We explore this on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! ...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #130“Sarah Bernhardt!” from 2014-01-25T16:00:13

Sarah Bernhardt was a world renowned actress and in this episode of Did This Happen? we visit her backstage on the evening of her American Stage debut! Stage Manager – Chris Sheets Sarah Bern...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #129“The Star Spangled Banner!” from 2014-01-18T16:00:48

Francis Scott Key wrote what would become the National Anthem for the United States. The question is, is what we sing now in the form he meant it to be in? Find out in today’s episode of Did ...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #128“Doubleday&Baseball!” from 2014-01-11T16:00:06

Abner Doubleday. Civil War General and baseball inventor? Explore how Doubleday may have become associated with America’s Pasttime in this episode of Did This Happen? Abner Doubleday – ...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #127“Mary Had A Little Lamb!” from 2014-01-04T16:00:27

Is the classic rhyme MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB based on actual events? We explore this possibility in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Mary Sawyer – Alison Mork Robert Sawyer – C...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #126“Times Square Ball!” from 2013-12-28T16:00:21

Every year a large ball drops in Times Square to usher in the New Year. We take a look at the beginings of that tradition in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Adolph Ochs – Kevin Ber...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #125“The Night Before Christmas!” from 2013-12-21T16:00:07

Did Clement Clarke Moore get his inspiration from real life stories? We explore that on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Clement Clarke Moore – Chris Sheets Officer – Kevin Be...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #124“Christmas Cards!” from 2013-12-14T16:00:57

Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley came up with the very first Christmas cards. But exactly why did they do so? Find out on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Sir Henry Cole – K...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #123“The Landing Of The Pilgrims!” from 2013-12-07T16:00:37

In December of 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. In this episode of Did This Happen? we are there to get their first impressions of their new world. Pilgrim Man – Kevin Berntson Pil...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #122“Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons!” from 2013-11-30T16:00:34

In 1927, balloons of cartoon characters were introduced to the Macy’s Thanksgving Day Parade! Find out what happened to those balloons when they were done in this episode of Did This Happen?!...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #121“Franksgiving!” from 2013-11-23T16:00:43

In 1939, President Franklin Delano actually moved Thanksgiving up a week! Find out the reasons why in this episode of Did This Happen?! President Franklin Delano Roosevelt – Kevin Berntson El...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #120“Lindbergh’s Flight To Paris!” from 2013-11-16T16:00:19

Charles Lindbergh made history flying his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis, non-stop from New York to Paris in 1927. The trip took over 33 hours! Listen in to what Lindbergh may have been thinking du...

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Saturday Morning Media LIVE Recording at Long Beach Comic Con- November 23, 2013! from 2013-11-12T15:30:46

Come join the stars of your favorite Saturday Morning Media shows as they record a LIVE podcast at Long Beach Comic Con on Saturday, November 23, 2013!  We’ll be recording live, special editi...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #119“The Liberty Bell!” from 2013-11-09T16:00:45

The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom for the United States, but did you know it started life as a simple Statehouse Bell for Pennsylvania? Listen in as the bell is delivered to the Statehouse in...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #118“Lascaux Cave Paintings!” from 2013-11-02T15:00:19

The caves in Lascaux feature thousands of Paleolithic paintings along the walls. Just who painted these and why remains a mystery. We provide you with one possibility in today’s episode of Di...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #117“William Dickson!” from 2013-10-26T15:00:30

In January of 1894, Edison Labs were working on the Motion Picture camera. During that time William Dickson became the director of the very first motion picture copyrighted in the United States cal...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #116“Roald Amundsen!” from 2013-10-19T15:00:09

On December 14, 1911, an expedition team led by Roald Amundsen became the first to reach the South Pole. Listen in on this historic moment in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Roald Amunds...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #115“Sir Francis Drake!” from 2013-10-12T15:00:18

On September 26, 1580, Sir Francis Drake completed his circumnavigation of the world. Find out what he said to his men as they pulled into the harbor in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! S...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #114“Samuel F. B. Morse!” from 2013-10-05T15:00:23

What was Sameul F.B. Morse like as a teenager? Find out in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Mama Morse – Alison Mork Samuel F. B Morse – Russ Walko Find out more about the Sam...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #113“George Armstrong Custer!” from 2013-09-28T15:00:43

General George Armstrong Custer made his last stand at Little Big Horn. I this episode of Did This Happen? we hear the moments leading up to that fateful event! Scout – Russ Walko General Geo...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #112“Neil Armstrong Walks On The Moon!” from 2013-09-21T15:00:44

Everyone’s heard Neil Armstrong’s famous words as he set foot on the moon, but what happened in the moments after that? Find out in this episode of Did This Happen?! Neil Armstrong R...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #111“Hannibal!” from 2013-09-14T15:00:11

Hannibal is credited as being one of the most talented military commanders of all time. Listen in as he ‘thinks outside the box’ while planning his attack on Rome in this episode of Did...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #110“Michelangelo Paints The Sistine Chapel!” from 2013-09-07T15:00:42

Michelangelo spent 4 years painting the incredible Sistine Chapel. Hear the moments immediately following the completion of the painting in this episode of Did This Happen? Pope Julius II – K...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #109“Washington Crosses The Delaware!” from 2013-08-31T15:00:38

On December 25, 1776, George Washington crossed the Delaware River in what has become one of history’s most famous boat rides! Listen in moment before Washington shoves off in this episode of...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #108“Gettysburg Address!” from 2013-08-24T15:00:33

On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave his, now famous, Gettysburg Address. We take you to the moments before the president took the stage in this episode of Did This Happen? Aide ...

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Tales of Deputy Guppy Promo #001“Howdy!” from 2013-08-19T15:20:30

Starting Saturday morning, August 24, 2013, a brand new adventure series begins on Saturday Morning Theatre!  It’s called The Tales of Deputy Guppy and it promises to deliver classic, family ...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #107“Alexander Graham Bell!” from 2013-08-17T15:00:45

In this episode of Did This Happen?, we take you to the workshop of Alexander Graham Bell moments after the very first telephone call! Alexander Graham Bell – Kevin Berntson Thomas A. Watson ...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #106“The Titanic!” from 2013-08-10T15:00:11

The Titanic was built to be unsinkable. But it sunk. Researchers may never fully know all the events surrounding the big ship’s demise. We take a look at one possibility in this episode of Di...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #105“Genghis Kahn!” from 2013-08-03T15:00:59

Genghis Kahn was the mighty emperor of the Mongol Empire. He was feared far and wide. Did This Happen? takes you to the moments before Kahn and his army set out to conquer the Jin Dynasty. Genghis ...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #104“Joan of Arc!” from 2013-07-27T15:00:24

Joan of Arc is a national heorine in France who led the French armies during the Hundred Years War. Did This Happen? takes you to the final moments of Joan of Arc’s heresy trial. What fate aw...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #103“George Washington Carver!” from 2013-07-20T15:00:22

George Washington Carver was an inventor whose list of inventions is astounding. Did This Happen takes you to Dr. Carver’s lab as he’s about to debut his latest invention. George Washin...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #102“Betsy Ross!” from 2013-07-13T15:00:44

In May of 1776, George Washington, Robert Morris and George Ross visited seamstress Betsy Ross to talk to her about a new flag for the United States. Did This Happen takes you to this historic meet...

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Did This Happen? EPISODE #101“Signing of the Declaration of Independence!” from 2013-07-04T15:00:45

On July 4, 1776, the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Did This Happen takes you to Philadelphia for this historic moment. Thomas Jefferson – Kevin Berntson Benjamin Ru...

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EPISODE #152“Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence Part II!” from 2011-06-26T16:00:24

A year later, we take a peek back in on the Founding Fathers and see if they’ve gotten any further in their signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is the Season 1 finale episode of ...

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EPISODE #151“The Wright Brothers!” from 2011-06-19T16:00:23

The Wright Brothers were adults when their careers started to soar, but what were they like as kids? That’s what we take a look at in this episode of Did This Happen?! Mama Wright – Ali...

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EPISODE #150“Benjamin Franklin!” from 2011-06-12T16:00:55

There’s some debate as to whether or not Benjamin Franklin actually conducted his famous kite/electricity experiment. We explore one possibility of what might have prevented him from doing so...

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EPISODE #149“Hyman Lipman!” from 2011-06-05T16:00:06

Hyman Lipman registered the first patent for a pencil with an attached eraser. Well, he did as soon as he found something to write with as we see in this episode of Did This Happen?! Clerk – ...

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EPISODE #148“The Roanoke Colony!” from 2011-05-29T16:00:50

There are several theories as to what happened to the people of The Roanoke Colony. We explore one theory in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Father – Kevin Berntson Virginia –...

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EPISODE #147“The Hartlepool Monkey!” from 2011-05-22T16:00:12

Legend has it that during the Napoleonic Wars, the residents of Hartlepool in England once put what they thought was a French spy on trial. We take a closer look at this tale in today’s episo...

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EPISODE #146“The Earl of Sandwich!” from 2011-05-15T16:00:58

Legend has it that the sandwich is named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. We see exactly how far ahead of his time John Montagu was in this episode of Did This Happen?! John Montagu &#...

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EPISODE #145“Philo T. Farnsworth Part II!” from 2011-05-08T16:00:50

Fourteen year old, Philo T. Farnsworth, continues his work on the electric television. Apparently there was some trouble with some of the early models as we see in this episode of Did This Happen?!...

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EPISODE #144“Philo T. Farnsworth Part I!” from 2011-05-01T16:00:42

We’re very lucky that Philo T. Farnsworth, as a teenager, didn’t have any distractions like television to keep him from inventing…well…television. But we see some things sti...

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EPISODE #143“Magna Carta!” from 2011-04-24T16:00:42

Signed in 1215 in England, The Magna Carta is said to have inspired many constitutional documents including the United States Constitution. Journey with us to the date this great document was signe...

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EPISODE #142“Lewis&Clark!” from 2011-04-17T16:00:03

In 1803, Lewis & Clark set out to trek across the Pacific Northwest to find passage to the Pacific Ocean. We are there moments after they started their journey in today’s episode of Did T...

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EPISODE #141“Neon Lights Up The U.S.A.!” from 2011-04-10T16:00:42

Georges Claude is responsible for bringing the first ever neon signs to America when he sold two of them to a Packard Dealership in Los Angeles. We are there for the initial lighting of the signs i...

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EPISODE #140“The Tesla Coil!” from 2011-04-03T16:00:39

One of Nikola Tesla’s greatest inventions was The Tesla Coil. However, even from the start, people were confused about what it did and what it was for. We clear up those questions in today...

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EPISODE #139“The Secret Service!” from 2011-03-27T16:00:24

Abraham Lincoln has the idea for The Secret Service and he calls William P. Wood to The White House to talk about it in this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Abraham Lincoln – Grant ...

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EPISODE #138“MacArthur Leaves The Philippines!” from 2011-03-20T16:00:16

Douglas MacArthur was famous for saying, “I shall return!” Did he mean it? Find out all about it in this episode of Did This Happen?! General Douglas MacArthur – Kevin Berntson Cr...

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EPISODE #137“Annie Edison Taylor!” from 2011-03-13T16:00:29

At 63, Annie Edison Taylor decided to make history! What’s even more shocking than what she decided to do is the reason WHY she decided to do it! Find out all about it in this episode of Did ...

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EPISODE #136“The Midnight Ride Of Sybil Ludington!” from 2011-03-06T17:00:29

Everyone knows about Paul Revere, but did you know a sixteen year old girl did the same thing he did, except better? We learn about Sybil Ludington in this week’s episode of Did This Happen?!...

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EPISODE #135“The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part II!” from 2011-02-27T17:00:02

Paul Revere is on his way to Concord! Does he make it? Find out on this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Paul Revere – Grant Baciocco British Soldier – Kevin Berntson Find out ...

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EPISODE #134“The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part I!” from 2011-02-20T17:00:28

One if by land. Two if by sea. Pretty simple right? Maybe not so much as we find out on this week’s episode of Did This Happen?! Paul Revere – Grant Baciocco Robert Newman – Chris...

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EPISODE #133“Christopher Columbus!” from 2011-02-13T17:00:11

On his historical voyage to the New World Christopher Columbus was very eager to find land. We take a look at one of the possible reasons for that in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Chri...

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EPISODE #132“Florence Nightingale!” from 2011-02-06T17:00:13

Florence Nightingale rose to fame as a nurse in The Crimean War. We explore her attention to detail in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Florence Nightingale – Alison Mork Soldier &#...

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EPISODE #131“Edison’s String Of Electric Lights!” from 2011-01-30T17:00:02

Edison invented the light, but did you know he also came up with the first string of them and hung them outside his lab in New Jersey? We explore this on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! ...

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EPISODE #130“Sarah Bernhardt!” from 2011-01-23T17:00:27

Sarah Bernhardt was a world renowned actress and in this episode of Did This Happen? we visit her backstage on the evening of her American Stage debut! Stage Manager – Chris Sheets Sarah Bern...

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EPISODE #129“The Star Spangled Banner!” from 2011-01-16T17:00:34

Francis Scott Key wrote what would become the National Anthem for the United States. The question is, is what we sing now in the form he meant it to be in? Find out in today’s episode of Did ...

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EPISODE #128“Doubleday&Baseball!” from 2011-01-09T17:00:13

Abner Doubleday. Civil War General and baseball inventor? Explore how Doubleday may have become associated with America’s Pasttime in this episode of Abner Doubleday – Kevin Berntson Ki...

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EPISODE #127“Mary Had A Little Lamb!” from 2011-01-02T17:00:06

Is the classic rhyme MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB based on actual events? We explore this possibility in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Mary Sawyer – Alison Mork Robert Sawyer – C...

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EPISODE #126“Times Square Ball!” from 2010-12-26T17:00:28

Every year a large ball drops in Times Square to usher in the New Year. We take a look at the beginings of that tradition in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Adolph Ochs – Kevin Ber...

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EPISODE #125“The Night Before Christmas!” from 2010-12-19T17:00:01

Did Clement Clarke Moore get his inspiration from real life stories? We explore that on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Clement Clarke Moore – Chris Sheets Officer – Kevin Be...

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EPISODE #124“Christmas Cards!” from 2010-12-12T17:00:18

Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley came up with the very first Christmas cards. But exactly why did they do so? Find out on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Sir Henry Cole – K...

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EPISODE #123“The Landing Of The Pilgrims!” from 2010-12-05T17:00:26

In December of 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. In this episode of Did This Happen? we are there to get their first impressions of their new world. Pilgrim Man – Kevin Berntson Pil...

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EPISODE #122“Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons!” from 2010-11-28T17:00

In 1927, balloons of cartoon characters were introduced to the Macy’s Thanksgving Day Parade! Find out what happened to those balloons when they were done in this episode of Did This Happen?!...

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EPISODE #121“Franksgiving!” from 2010-11-21T17:00

In 1939, President Franklin Delano actually moved Thanksgiving up a week! Find out the reasons why in this episode of Did This Happen?! President Franklin Delano Roosevelt – Kevin Berntson El...

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EPISODE #120“Lindbergh’s Flight To Paris!” from 2010-11-14T17:00:54

Charles Lindbergh made history flying his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis, non-stop from New York to Paris in 1927. The trip took over 33 hours! Listen in to what Lindbergh may have been thinking du...

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EPISODE #119“The Liberty Bell!” from 2010-11-07T17:00:10

The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom for the United States, but did you know it started life as a simple Statehouse Bell for Pennsylvania? Listen in as the bell is delivered to the Statehouse in...

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EPISODE #118“Lascaux Cave Paintings!” from 2010-10-31T16:00:01

The caves in Lascaux feature thousands of Paleolithic paintings along the walls. Just who painted these and why remains a mystery. We provide you with one possibility in today’s episode of Di...

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EPISODE #117“William Dickson!” from 2010-10-24T16:00:20

In January of 1894, Edison Labs were working on the Motion Picture camera. During that time William Dickson became the director of the very first motion picture copyrighted in the United States cal...

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EPISODE #116“Roald Amundsen!” from 2010-10-17T16:00:33

On December 14, 1911, an expedition team led by Roald Amundsen became the first to reach the South Pole. Listen in on this historic moment in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Roald Amunds...

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EPISODE #115“Sir Francis Drake!” from 2010-10-10T16:00:31

On September 26, 1580, Sir Francis Drake completed his circumnavigation of the world. Find out what he said to his men as they pulled into the harbor in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! S...

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EPISODE #114“Samuel F. B. Morse!” from 2010-10-03T16:00:04

What was Sameul F.B. Morse like as a teenager? Find out in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Mama Morse – Alison Mork Samuel F. B Morse – Russ Walko Find out more about the Sam...

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EPISODE #113“George Armstrong Custer!” from 2010-09-26T16:00

General George Armstrong Custer made his last stand at Little Big Horn. I this episode of Did This Happen? we hear the moments leading up to that fateful event! Scout – Russ Walko General Geo...

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EPISODE #112“Neil Armstrong Walks On The Moon!” from 2010-09-19T16:00:31

Everyone’s heard Neil Armstrong’s famous words as he set foot on the moon, but what happened in the moments after that? Find out in this episode of Did This Happen?! Neil Armstrong R...

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EPISODE #111“Hannibal!” from 2010-09-12T16:00:42

Hannibal is credited as being one of the most talented military commanders of all time. Listen in as he ‘thinks outside the box’ while planning his attack on Rome in this episode of Did...

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PROMO #003“Modern Day Paul Revere!” from 2010-09-08T21:24:20

Help us spread the word about Did This Happen? – Tell your best friend about the show! – Tell your teacher about the show! – Tell your librarian! – Leave the show a review o...

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EPISODE #110“Michelangelo Paints The Sistine Chapel!” from 2010-09-05T16:00:39

Michelangelo spent 4 years painting the incredible Sistine Chapel. Hear the moments immediately following the completion of the painting in this episode of Did This Happen? Pope Julius II – K...

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EPISODE #109“Washington Crosses The Delaware!” from 2010-08-29T16:00:36

On December 25, 1776, George Washington crossed the Delaware River in what has become one of history’s most famous boat rides! Listen in moment before Washington shoves off in this episode of...

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EPISODE #108“Gettysburg Address!” from 2010-08-22T16:00:36

On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave his, now famous, Gettysburg Address. We take you to the moments before the president took the stage in this episode of Did This Happen? Aide ...

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EPISODE #107“Alexander Graham Bell!” from 2010-08-15T16:00:20

In this episode of Did This Happen?, we take you to the workshop of Alexander Graham Bell moments after the very first telephone call! Alexander Graham Bell – Kevin Berntson Thomas A. Watson ...

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EPISODE #106“The Titanic!” from 2010-08-08T16:00:41

The Titanic was built to be unsinkable. But it sunk. Researchers may never fully know all the events surrounding the big ship’s demise. We take a look at one possibility in this episode of Di...

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EPISODE #105“Genghis Kahn!” from 2010-07-31T07:00:28

Genghis Kahn was the mighty emperor of the Mongol Empire. He was feared far and wide. Did This Happen? takes you to the moments before Kahn and his army set out to conquer the Jin Dynasty. Genghis ...

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PROMO #002“Second Continental Congress!“ Version 2 from 2010-07-27T20:39:11

NOTE: This is an updated version of Promo #002 that folks can use to help us promote the show. It just removes the July 4th information now that we’re launched! On June 15, 1775, The Second C...

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EPISODE #104“Joan of Arc!” from 2010-07-24T07:00:23

Joan of Arc is a national heorine in France who led the French armies during the Hundred Years War. Did This Happen? takes you to the final moments of Joan of Arc’s heresy trial. What fate aw...

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EPISODE #103“George Washington Carver!” from 2010-07-18T07:00:22

George Washington Carver was an inventor whose list of inventions is astounding. Did This Happen takes you to Dr. Carver’s lab as he’s about to debut his latest invention. George Washin...

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EPISODE #102“Betsy Ross!” from 2010-07-11T17:30:23

In May of 1776, George Washington, Robert Morris and George Ross visited seamstress Betsy Ross to talk to her about a new flag for the United States. Did This Happen takes you to this historic meet...

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EPISODE #101“Signing of the Declaration of Independence!” from 2010-07-04T14:00:20

On July 4, 1776, the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Did This Happen takes you to Philadelphia for this historic moment. Thomas Jefferson – Kevin Berntson Benjamin Ru...

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PROMO #002“Second Continental Congress!” from 2010-06-27T23:00:20

On June 15, 1775, The Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create the Continental Army and appoint George Washington as General.  Did This Happen takes you to Philadelphia moments af...

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PROMO #001“Endorsed By The President!” from 2010-06-13T23:00:42

Coming July 4, 2010, comes a brand new podcast from co-creator and head writer of The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd, Grant Baciocco called Did This Happen? Besides being a bite sized, family friend...

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