What was the HMHS Britannic?

Who was John F. Kennedy?

Imagine swimming for four straight hours in the pitch-dark ocean, pulling an injured friend to safety with a life-jacket strap clenched right in your teeth! That unbelievably brave hero didn't just survive—he grew up to become John F. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth President of the United States! In this exciting episode of History's Not Boring, Mira and Finn dive into the amazing life of JFK! You'll discover how a sickly little boy who spent months stuck in bed reading history books transformed into a true World War II hero. Learn how he became the youngest elected president at just 43 years old and brought a huge wave of youthful energy to the country. We'll explore his biggest moments, from challenging America to land a man on the moon, to safely navigating the terrifying thirteen-day standoff of the Cuban Missile Crisis! Plus, find out what it was like to have little kids living in the White House with an absolute zoo of pets—including a real pony named Macaroni! Tune in to discover why a president whose time was cut tragically short remains one of the most famous leaders in history!

Who was Marie Curie?

Imagine living in a place where girls were strictly banned from going to university! That didn't stop Maria Sklodowska. She attended a secret, hidden night school called the "Flying University" just to learn! Later known to the world as Marie Curie, she moved to Paris with almost no money and studied so hard she literally fainted from hunger. But she never gave up! Marie and her husband Pierre discovered something completely mind-blowing: a brand new element that glowed in the dark like magical fairy lights! She invented the word "radioactivity" and spent three whole years stirring an elephant-sized pile of boiling dirt just to find it. Her hard work made her the first woman ever to win a Nobel Prize—and the ONLY person in history to win two of them in two different sciences! But Marie wasn't just a lab scientist; she was a real-life superhero. During World War 1, she built mobile X-ray vans called "little Curies" and drove them straight to the front lines to help save over a million soldiers! Tune in to discover the unstoppable story of Marie Curie!

How did World War 1 start?

Have you ever wondered how a single wrong turn in a car could start a massive global conflict? Join Mira and Finn on History's Not Boring as we travel back to 1914 to uncover the unbelievable story of how World War 1 started! Discover how Europe was ruled by five giant empires that were like a huge pile of dry firewood just waiting for a spark. You won't believe how a teenager named Gavrilo Princip, a stalled car engine, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand set off a wild chain reaction that pulled the whole world into war in just five weeks! We will also learn about the wild new inventions that changed history, from airplanes made of wood and cloth to massive metal tanks that crept along at walking speed. Plus, hear some amazing, lighter stories from the trenches, like how Marie Curie used trucks to save lives with X-rays, the genius soldiers who hid inside fake metal trees to spy, and the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby—a heroic stray dog who earned a real military rank! Get ready for an unforgettable journey through time!

What was the HMHS Britannic?

Did you know the famous Titanic had a gigantic sister ship? It’s true! Meet the HMHS Britannic, the biggest ocean liner of her time! After the Titanic tragically sank, the White Star Line completely redesigned the Britannic to be the safest ship in the entire world. She had a double-layered hull, extra-high watertight walls, and massive robotic cranes for her lifeboats! But before she could carry a single vacationing passenger, World War I broke out! The Britannic was painted bright white with huge red crosses and transformed into a floating hospital to rescue wounded soldiers. But disaster struck in 1916! While sailing in the beautiful Aegean Sea near Greece, she hit a hidden underwater naval mine planted by a German submarine. BOOM! Even with all her amazing safety upgrades, the massive ship sank in less than an hour—three times faster than the Titanic! Why did she sink so quickly? And how did almost everyone on board survive, including a famous nurse known as "Miss Unsinkable"? Join Mira and Finn as we dive into the forgotten story of this incredible World War I hero ship!

What was the first drone?

Have you ever wondered where those cool flying robots came from? Join Mira and Finn as they uncover the wild and wacky history of drones! You won't believe it, but the very first drone was built over a hundred years ago during World War One. It was made of papier-mâché, weighed as much as a full-grown grizzly bear, and almost always crashed! Discover how the military used pilotless planes for target practice in World War Two, and learn the totally amazing secret about a famous Hollywood movie star who was discovered working in a drone factory! We'll trace the journey from massive, 27-foot-long spy planes to the tiny, super-fast quadcopters you can easily fly in your backyard using just a smartphone. Plus, find out all the incredible things drones can do today! From inspecting dark, spider-web-filled bridges to flying piping hot pizzas right to your front door! We'll even explore how thousands of glowing drones fly perfectly together to create 500-foot-tall dragons in the night sky! Grab your virtual reality goggles and get ready for a high-flying history adventure that will blow you away!