Did This Happen?
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Did This Happen? EPISODE #104 “Joan of Arc!”
July 27, 2013 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBJoan 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 awaits the young martyr? Bishop Cauhon – Kevin Berntson Joan of Arc – Alison Mork Find out more about the Joan of Arc! ©2013…
Did This Happen? EPISODE #103 “George Washington Carver!”
July 20, 2013 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBGeorge 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 Washington Carver – Jordan Black Charles – Doug Price Find out more about the George Washington Carver! ©2010 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
Did This Happen? EPISODE #102 “Betsy Ross!”
July 13, 2013 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBIn 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 meeting. Betsy Ross – Alison Mork George Washington – Chris Sheets Robert Morris – Grant Baciocco George Ross – Kevin…
Did This Happen? EPISODE #101 “Signing of the Declaration of Independence!”
July 04, 2013 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBOn 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 Rush – Grant Baciocco Various voices yelling – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Declaration of Independence! ©2010 Grant Baciocco Productions
EPISODE #152 “Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence Part II!”
June 26, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBA 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 Did This Happen?! Thomas Jefferson – Kevin Berntson Benjamin Rush – Grant Baciocco John Hancock – Chris Sheets Find…
EPISODE #151 “The Wright Brothers!”
June 19, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBThe 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 – Alison Mork Wilbur Wright – Grant Baciocco Orville Wright – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the The Wright Brothers!…
EPISODE #150 “Benjamin Franklin!”
June 12, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBThere’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 in this episode of Did This Happen?! Myron – Kevin Berntson Benjamin Franklin – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Benjamin Franklin! ©2011 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #149 “Hyman Lipman!”
June 05, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBHyman 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 – Chris Sheets Hyman Lipman – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the Hyman Lipman! ©2011 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #148 “The Roanoke Colony!”
May 29, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBThere 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 – Alison Mork Find out more about the The Roanoke Colony! ©2011 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #147 “The Hartlepool Monkey!”
May 22, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBLegend 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 episode of Did This Happen?! Magistrate – Kevin Berntson Barrister – Grant Baciocco Defendant – Alison Mork Find out more…
EPISODE #146 “The Earl of Sandwich!”
May 15, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBLegend 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 – Kevin Berntson Jerome, 2nd Count de Salis – Chris Sheets Find out more about the John Montagu!…
EPISODE #145 “Philo T. Farnsworth Part II!”
May 08, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBFourteen 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?! Jimmy – Chris Sheets Philo T. Farnsworth – Grant Baciocco Find out more about the Philo T. Farnsworth! ©2011 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #144 “Philo T. Farnsworth Part I!”
May 01, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBWe’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 still were just the same BEFORE television as they were after in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Mama Farnsworth – Alison Mork Philo T. Farnsworth – Grant Baciocco…
EPISODE #143 “Magna Carta!”
April 24, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBSigned 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 signed on today’s episode of Did This Happen?! King John – Kevin Berntson Baron – Chris Sheets Other Barons – Grant Baciocco, Kevin Berntson…
EPISODE #142 “Lewis & Clark!”
April 17, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBIn 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 This Happen?! Martha Jefferson – Jayne Entwistle Thomas Jefferson – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the Lewis & Clark Expedition!…
EPISODE #141 “Neon Lights Up The U.S.A.!”
April 10, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBGeorges 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 in today’s episode of Did This Happen?! Georges Claude – Chris Sheets Earle C. Anthony – Kevin Berntson Find…
EPISODE #140 “The Tesla Coil!”
April 03, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBOne 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’s episode of Did This Happen?! Nikola Tesla – Grant Baciocco Assistant – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Nikola Tesla!…
EPISODE #139 “The Secret Service!”
March 27, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBAbraham 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 Baciocco William P. Wood – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the The Secret Service! ©2011 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #138 “MacArthur Leaves The Philippines!”
March 20, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBDouglas 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 Crowd – Grant Baciocco, Kevin Berntson, Jayne Entwistle and Alison Mok Find out more about the Douglas MacArthur! ©2011 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #137 “Annie Edison Taylor!”
March 13, 2011 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBAt 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 This Happen?! Annie Edison Taylor – Jayne Entwistle Maggie – Alison Mork Find out more about the…
EPISODE #136 “The Midnight Ride Of Sybil Ludington!”
March 06, 2011 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBEveryone 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?! Sybil Ludington – Jayne Entwistle Mary Ludington – Alison Mork Find out more about the Sybil Ludington! ©2011 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #135 “The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part II!”
February 27, 2011 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBPaul 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 more about the Paul Revere! ©2011 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #134 “The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere Part I!”
February 20, 2011 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBOne 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 Sheets Find out more about the Paul Revere! ©2011 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #133 “Christopher Columbus!”
February 13, 2011 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBOn 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?! Christopher Columbus – Kevin Berntson First Mate – Grant Baciocco Find out more about the Christopher Columbus! ©2011 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #132 “Florence Nightingale!”
February 06, 2011 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBFlorence 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 – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Florence Nightingale! ©2011 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #131 “Edison’s String Of Electric Lights!”
January 30, 2011 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBEdison 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?! Thomas Edison – Kevin Berntson Mary Stilwell – Alison Mork Find out more about the Thomas Edison! ©2010…
EPISODE #130 “Sarah Bernhardt!”
January 23, 2011 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBSarah 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 Bernhardt – Alison Mork Find out more about the Sarah Bernhardt! ©2011 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #129 “The Star Spangled Banner!”
January 16, 2011 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBFrancis 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 This Happen?! Baltimore Patriot Publisher – Kevin Berntson Francis Scott Key – Grant Baciocco Find out more…
EPISODE #128 “Doubleday & Baseball!”
January 09, 2011 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBAbner 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 Kid #1 – Alison Mork Kid #2 – Grant Baciocco Kid #3 – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Abner Doubleday! ©2010 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #127 “Mary Had A Little Lamb!”
January 02, 2011 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBIs 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 – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Mary Had A Little Lamb! ©2010 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #126 “Times Square Ball!”
December 26, 2010 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBEvery 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 Berntson Walter F. Palmer – Grant Baciocco Find out more about the Times Square Ball! ©2010 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #125 “The Night Before Christmas!”
December 19, 2010 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBDid 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 Berntson Find out more about the Clement Clarke Moore! ©2010 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #124 “Christmas Cards!”
December 12, 2010 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBSir 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 – Kevin Berntson John Callcott Horsley – Chris Sheets Find out more about the The First Christmas Card! ©2010 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #123 “The Landing Of The Pilgrims!”
December 05, 2010 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBIn 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 Pilgrim Woman – Alison Mork Find out more about the Plymouth Rock! ©2010 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #122 “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons!”
November 28, 2010 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBIn 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?! Parade Director – Grant Baciocco Balloon Captain – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons! ©2010 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #121 “Franksgiving!”
November 21, 2010 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBIn 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 Eleanor Roosevelt – Alison Mork Find out more about the Franksgiving! ©2010 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #120 “Lindbergh’s Flight To Paris!”
November 14, 2010 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBCharles 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 during the halfway point in his trip in this episode of Did This Happen?! Charles Lindbergh – Grant Baciocco Find…
EPISODE #119 “The Liberty Bell!”
November 07, 2010 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBThe 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 this episode of Did This Happen?! Issac Norris – Chris Sheets Delivery Guy – Kevin Berntson Find out…
EPISODE #118 “Lascaux Cave Paintings!”
October 31, 2010 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBThe 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 Did This Happen? Ug – Jonah Naga – Lilly Mother – Alison Mork Find out more about the Lascaux Cave Paintings! ©2010 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #117 “William Dickson!”
October 24, 2010 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBIn 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 called Fred Ott’s Sneeze! Did This Happen? takes you to the day cinematic history was made! William Dickson – Kevin Berntson Fred Ott…
EPISODE #116 “Roald Amundsen!”
October 17, 2010 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBOn 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 Amundsen – Kevin Berntson Oscar Wistling – Chris Sheets Expedition Team – Grant Baciocco, Kevin Berntson & Chris Sheets Find out more…
EPISODE #115 “Sir Francis Drake!”
October 10, 2010 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBOn 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?! Sir Francis Drake – Kevin Berntson Sailors – Grant Baciocco & Chris Sheets Find out more about the Sir Francis Drake!…
EPISODE #114 “Samuel F. B. Morse!”
October 03, 2010 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBWhat 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 Samuel F. B. Morse! ©2010 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #113 “George Armstrong Custer!”
September 26, 2010 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBGeneral 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 George Armstrong Custer – Kevin Berntson Find out more about the George Armstrong Custer! ©2013 Grant Baciocco/Saturday Morning Media
EPISODE #112 “Neil Armstrong Walks On The Moon!”
September 19, 2010 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBEveryone’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 – Grant Baciocco Houston – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Neil Armstrong! ©2010 Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #111 “Hannibal!”
September 12, 2010 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBHannibal 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 This Happen? Hannibal – Kevin Berntson Mago – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Hannibal! ©2010 Grant Baciocco Productions
PROMO #003 “Modern Day Paul Revere!”
September 08, 2010 21:24 - 1 minute - 2.42 MBHelp 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 on iTunes by going here – http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/did-this-happen/id377668980! – Post about the show on Facebook and Twitter (kids ask your parents first)!…
EPISODE #110 “Michelangelo Paints The Sistine Chapel!”
September 05, 2010 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBMichelangelo 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 – Kevin Berntson Michaelangelo – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Sistine Chapel Ceiling! ©2013 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
EPISODE #109 “Washington Crosses The Delaware!”
August 29, 2010 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBOn 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 Did This Happen? Henry Knox – Kevin Berntson George Washington – Chris Sheets Find out more about the Washington Crossing the Delaware! ©2013…
EPISODE #108 “Gettysburg Address!”
August 22, 2010 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBOn 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 – Kevin Berntson Abraham Lincoln – Grant Baciocco Find out more about the The Gettysburg Address! ©2013 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco