A father-daughter history podcast

Strange and surprising stories from history.

Hazel picks something from history she’s curious about. Her dad, Caleb, does the research and tells her one fascinating true story for the first time.

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When Trick or Treat Was a Threat

October 25, 2026

Before trick-or-treating meant free candy, it sounded a lot more like a threat. Caleb and Hazel explore Halloween mischief, the curious history of jack-o'-lanterns, and the rise of haunted houses.

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002 When Trick or Treat Was a ThreatBefore trick-or-treating meant free candy, it sounded a lot more like a threat. Caleb and Hazel explore Halloween mischief, the curious history of jack-o'-lanterns, and the rise of haunted houses. Oct 25, 2026
001 The Washington Monument That Almost Wasn'tAn unfinished monument surrounded by cows, a stolen stone, and two earlier monuments in Maryland. Which Washington Monument came first? Oct 18, 2026

About the show

History takes unexpected turns.

Every episode begins with something Hazel wants to know. Caleb follows the trail through archives, old accounts, and the details that usually get left out. Then he tells her the story while they record.

Hazel hears it for the first time, so her questions, surprises, and detours are completely unscripted. It’s history for curious kids and grown-ups alike.