In 1942, 29 Navajo men were recruited to join the Marines during WWII. Their mission: to create an unbreakable code using their native language. It was no small task.

With their code, they could keep military plans hidden and help the US win the war. They put their lives on the line with every message, knowing they would be an enemy target.

Put your helmets on, Young Historians. We're heading to the battlefield!

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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Let's head back to school. The 19th and early 20th centuries were periods of great change in U.S. history, and you can bet the classroom looked a lot different back then. Join Anna and Leo as they travel back in time to experience a rural one-room schoolhouse and a bustling city school during the Second Industrial Revolution.

Grab your notebooks, Young Historians! Class is in session.

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

Credits

This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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Have you ever wondered where some of your favorite sweet treats come from? Over a hundred years ago, millions of people traveled to the St. Louis World's Fair to see amazing new inventions and taste some incredible new snacks.

From fluffy cotton candy to the very first ice cream cones, it was a festival of delicious discoveries. Join Anna and Leo as they travel back in time to explore the bustling fairgrounds in St. Louis, Missouri. They'll sample these famous foods and even take a spin on the enormous Ferris wheel.

About Honest History

Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

Credits

This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid.

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