Story Time with Mr. Beat

28 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Mr. Beat tells captivating stories from American history, usually in under ten minutes.

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Episodes

The United Nations

February 11, 2017 00:00 - 11 minutes - 5.07 MB

Here's the story of the world's biggest alliance, the United Nations.

Marijuana

December 28, 2016 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.93 MB

Here is the story of cannabis, aka marijuana.

The Lost Generation

April 22, 2016 00:00 - 3 minutes - 1.72 MB

Here's the story of the writers, poets, and artists who came of age during World War One, commonly referred to as The Lost Generation.

Scopes Monkey Trial

April 02, 2016 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MB

Here's the story of the trial/publicity stunt that pinned Darwinists versus fundamentalists- The Scopes Trial.

New Values of the Roaring Twenties

January 14, 2016 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MB

Here's the story of how American culture and values changed during the 1920s.

Prohibition

December 29, 2015 00:00 - 33 minutes - 8.07 MB

Here's the story of the time the United States tried banning the production, transport, and sale of alcohol.

Slavery in the 13 Colonies

December 14, 2015 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MB

Here's the story of the institution of slavery in colonial America.

Native Americans and American Colonists

November 21, 2015 15:05 - 1 minute - 10.9 MB

Here's the story of the relations between Native Americans (Indians) and the Europeans living in the 13 original American colonies.

Life in the 13 Colonies

November 07, 2015 00:00 - 7 minutes - 9.93 MB

Here's the story of how life was like in the 13 British American colonies.

Early European Settlement of North America

September 19, 2015 00:00 - 6 minutes - 9.43 MB

Here's the story of the first Europeans to permanently settle in North America.

The Pilgrims

August 12, 2015 00:00 - 6 minutes - 8.56 MB

Here is the story of the Pilgrim Fathers.

Exploring America

July 27, 2015 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB

Here is the story of the first American explorers, from Leif Eriksson to Christopher Columbus to Samuel de Champlain.

The Populist Movement

April 16, 2015 03:31 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

Here is the story of The People's Party, aka The Populist Party, that sparked a movement that continues to this day.

The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

February 06, 2015 00:00 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

Here is the story of the conspiracy that led to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

The Alaska Purchase

January 10, 2015 00:00 - 4 minutes - 6.05 MB

Here is the story of how the United States acquired Alaska.

The Era of Good Feelings

December 15, 2014 00:00 - 34 minutes - 12 MB

Here's the story of a period in American history when the country wasn't as divided, at least politically, as it usually is.

The Suez Crisis

November 02, 2014 00:00 - 6 minutes - 9.01 MB

Here's the story of one of two times we were on the brink of World War III- The Suez Crisis.

Amelia Earhart

July 16, 2014 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

Here is the story of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.

The History of Kansas

June 24, 2014 00:00 - 15 minutes - 22.3 MB

Here's the story of the history of Kansas, my home state. Most of the words came from some of my 7th grade students, believe it or not!

Franklin Pierce

April 27, 2014 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MB

Here's the story of a President who consistently ranks as one of the worst. Does Franklin Pierce really deserve that ranking?

Japanese American Concentration Camps

March 20, 2014 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MB

Here's the story of the Japanese American concentration camps that were established throughout the United States during World War II.

The Panama Canal

March 02, 2014 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Here's the story of the construction of the Panama Canal, which turns 100 this year.

The Caning of Charles Sumner

January 25, 2014 21:36 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MB

Here's the story of the caning of Charles Sumner.

The Whig Party

December 31, 2013 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MB

Here's the story of the rise and fall (and rise again) of the Whig Party.

The Texas Revolution

December 11, 2013 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MB

Here's the story about how Texas became part of Mexico, then became its own country, and finally became part of the United States.

The Gettysburg Address

November 14, 2013 15:48 - 5 minutes - 7.74 MB

Here's the story of the humble beginnings of one of the most famous and beloved speeches in American history, The Gettysburg Address.

Crazy Horse

August 26, 2013 19:51 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

Here's the story of Crazy Horse, one of the bravest war leaders in United States history. Music by Electric Needle Room.

The Exodusters

July 22, 2013 15:42 - 4 minutes - 6.16 MB

Here's the story of the African Americans who fled the South after Reconstruction ended. Music by Electric Needle Room.

Books

The Gettysburg Address

1 Episode