Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode.  The full version is now available on the Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members! Summary: In part 3 of The Great Prison Tunnel Escape, the “Big Trick” is revealed.  This is the trick used to keep Little Ross from doing a proper prisoner count.  Why?  Because there are … Continue reading *Sample* | The Great Prison Tunnel Escape [1864] – Part 3: Big Trick & Little Ross (Bonus Episode #16)

Enjoy another Spotlight episode featuring: The Ancient Olympic Games of Greece*.  Relax while you learn about the ancient Olympic events, how the ancient Olympians trained, & the curious origin of the popular race we call, “The Marathon.” Become a Silk+ Member & try FREE access to all the Archive & Bonus Episodes of Calm History … Continue reading #20 | The Ancient Olympic Games of Greece [776 BC – 393 AD]

Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode.  The full version is now available on the Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members! Summary: Experience an immersive visit to a Rubber Plantation in 1910.  You will meet the local workers and learn how they are hired, how they harvest the rubber trees, how they dress, where they … Continue reading *Sample* | Visit to a Rubber Plantation [1910] (Bonus Episode #15)

Enjoy a Serial episode featuring: The Story of Henry Ford – Part 4: The First Test Drive*. Become a Silk+ Member & try FREE access to all the Archive & Bonus Episodes of Calm History (& 400+ episodes): https://bit.ly/ch118  Shape the future of this podcast: [Vote Here – 2023 Survey] Feeling expressive about Calm History? If … Continue reading #19 | The Story of Henry Ford [1863-1947] – Part 4: The First Test Drive

Enjoy this sample of my newest Bonus Episode.  The full version is now available on the Bonus Podcast for Silk+ Members! Summary: Did the Pilgrims have guns, helmets, swords, daggers, & body armor?  Find out in this enlightening episode, as well as, why shiny armor is a dumb idea, why the Pilgrims were horrible at … Continue reading *Sample* | Weapons & Armor of the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony [1605-1690] (Bonus Episode #14)