Past and Pen: A Creative History Podcast for Kids

Welcome to Past and Pen!History isn’t just old facts and dusty dates. It’s a treasure trove of stories waiting to be discovered! I’m Rosie Talley, a children’s author, history lover, and self-proclaimed cheese enthusiast. (Because let’s be real, creativity is best fueled by gouda. 🧀)Every other Tuesday at 4 PM, join me as we uncover quirky, wonderful, and wacky bits of the past, explore bookish discoveries, and wrap things up with a creative writing prompt to spark your imagination. If you love history, storytelling, and a little bit of fun, you're in the right place!

Past and Pen: A Creative History Podcast for Kids is a history podcast hosted by Rosie, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rosie hosts Past and Pen: A Creative History Podcast for Kids, a history show with 15 episodes published.

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  Why School Buses Are Yellow (and Other Back-to-School Stories)

  Sep 9, 202510 minS0

  <p>Welcome to Past and Pen</p><p>Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the TrollProduced by: Sweet Meadowlark StoriesAuthor Website: https://sweetmeadowlark.wixsite.com/storiesEmail: pastandpen@gmail.comIn this episode of Past and Pen, we head back in time for a Back to School Special. From the very first public school in America to one-room schoolhouses, yellow buses, summer vacation myths, and sweet traditions like Germany’s candy-filled Schultüte, we explore the history behind the rituals and routines that shape school as we know it. We also look at why apples became the classic teacher’s gift.Readi...

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  Wheels of Change

  Sep 9, 20256 minS0

  <p>Meet Your Host:Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of ⁠Linus the Troll⁠Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories🌐 ⁠Author Website⁠📧 Email: ⁠pastandpen@gmail.com⁠ Episode Summary:In this special episode of Past and Pen, we explore a surprising connection between disaster and discovery. What does a volcanic eruption have to do with your favorite two-wheeled ride? Quite a lot, actually!Part of Wander and Wonder: A Literary Adventure, this episode was made for Pathway 2: The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle. Find the curriculum here! Wheels of Change takes listeners on a journey from the ash-covered skies of 1816 to the birth of the moder...

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  The Road to the Kentucky Derby: The Story Behind America’s Greatest Horse Race

  Sep 9, 20255 minS0

  <p>Meet Your Host:Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of ⁠Linus the Troll⁠Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories ⁠Author Website⁠📧 Email: ⁠pastandpen@gmail.com⁠ Episode Summary:In this galloping episode of Past and Pen, we’re off to the races—literally! From polished saddles to fancy hats, The Road to the Kentucky Derby explores how a single dream turned into America’s most iconic horse race.Part of Wander and Wonder: A Literary Adventure, this episode was created especially for Pathway 2: The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle.</p><p>The curriculum is available here!Journey back to 1875 and meet Meriwether Lewis Clar...

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  Stay Tuned! Be Back Soon !

  Aug 15, 20251 minS0

  <p>Hi friends and history lovers! </p><p>I wanted to pop in with a quick update about Past and Pen.</p><p>
My daughter is starting school this week, and between that and some exciting events—like being at the Lubbock Book Festival in just a few days, I’m in a busy season. So I’ve decided to press pause on the podcast, just until September 9.</p><p>Don’t worry, I have so many more fascinating stories to share with you when I’m back.
In the meantime, if you’re at the Lubbock Book Festival, please stop by my table...

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  Episode 11: Driven to Discover

  Aug 4, 202510 minS0

  <p>Welcome to Past and PenHosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll</p><p>Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories</p><p>Author Website: https://sweetmeadowlark.wixsite.com/stories</p><p>Email: pastandpen@gmail.com</p><p>In this episode of Past and Pen, we hit the open road with real stories of invention, adventure, and determination. Meet Bertha Benz, the trailblazing woman who took the very first road trip in a motor car—proving to the world that the future of travel had arrived. With clever fixes (and a hatpin or two), Bertha's 66-mile journey changed everything.</p><p>...

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