Ep. 80 – Legislative Branch

There are three branches of government in America – Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. In this episode, we find out what the legislative branch does!

Ep. 79 – Colonial Christmas (Flashback!)

Christmas flashback! Two things I love are Christmas and learning about colonial America, so I am crazy about this previously-airedepisode. Matt Arthur from Tryon Palace in North Carolina joins us to answer Christmas questions from the incredible 6 year-old Ella. In this episode, learn all about how Christmas was celebrated in Colonial times.

Ep. 78 – Jewish Holidays (Flashback!)

With Hanukkah celebrations underway around the world, we're revisiting this previously-aired episode to talk about how Jewish holidays were celebrated in colonial America. 12 year-old Zachary joins us with questions about holidays and Jewish culture, and Andrew Porwancher, history professor with the University of Oklahoma, joins us to answer them!

Ep. 77 – Checks and Balances

After getting rid of a tyrannical king, our founders wanted to make sure no one could have that much power in America.

So, they split the power into three branches of government, each with a specific job do to. And, if they get out of line, the other branches can check them and balance things out.

Here's how it works.

Ep. 76 – The first Thanksgiving – in Virginia?

We've all heard the story of the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. But there was a Thanksgiving before that – in Virginia! Here's the story.