Leo and Layla travel back to 1852 to meet Frederick Douglass for an honest and accurate look at slavery and learn how to create change.

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Leo & Layla's History Adventures

Leo & Layla's History Adventures with Frederick Douglass

It’s important to teach our children that no matter how young they are or where they come from, they can do any job they set their minds to as long as they have the proper skills. In this episode, Alexander Hamilton shows Leo and Layla how his life proves that qualification is more important than age, even for a Founding Father.

Leo & Layla Meet Alexander Hamilton

We should teach all of history—both the good and the bad—to our children in an age-appropriate manner. Only then can young people truly appreciate how far we’ve come. With help from Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, Leo and Layla discover the importance of perspective and learning from history.

Leo & Layla Meet Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn

Sometimes we’re chosen for a job so big that we begin to doubt ourselves, and it takes a lot of faith to believe that we were chosen for a reason. In this episode, Leo and Layla travel back to ancient Midian to meet Gideon and learn about faith and trust.

Leo & Layla Meet Gideon

Emotional balance is the key to a healthy attitude. Life’s ups and downs are out of our control and there is an appropriate time and place to let out our emotions. In this episode, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius shows Leo and Layla how to manage their emotions, both good and bad, in order to maintain a stoic attitude worthy of an emperor.

Leo & Layla Meet Marcus Aurelius

Leo and Layla visit George Washington throughout his life to learn what makes this Founding Father a true American hero.

Leo & Layla's History Adventures with George Washington

“I Love Lucy” star Desi Arnaz shares with Leo and Layla why America is the land of opportunity for immigrants like himself, who arrived with nothing and became successful through talent and hard work.

Leo & Layla's History Adventures with Desi Arnaz & Lucille Ball

General George Marshall and Winston Churchill teach Leo and Layla that there’s no need to brag because actions speak louder than words.

Leo & Layla's History Adventures with General George Marshall

When Leo and Layla find themselves in an unsafe situation, Officer Brandon Tatum teaches them the importance of a police officer’s job in serving the community and enforcing the rules.

Leo & Layla's History Adventures with Officer Tatum

Leo and Layla travel all the way back to Biblical times to learn a valuable lesson about loyalty from Ruth.

Leo & Layla's History Adventures with Ruth

President Teddy Roosevelt teaches Leo and Layla that you shouldn’t always follow the crowd when making a tough decision.

Leo & Layla's History Adventures with Teddy Roosevelt

Clara Barton, a nurse who founded the American Red Cross, teaches Leo & Layla the importance of resiliency in the face of adversity.

Leo & Layla's History Adventures with Clara Barton

Leo and Layla learn about teamwork and cooperation from a pair of high-flying siblings.

Leo & Layla's History Adventures with the Wright Brothers

Winston Churchill offers Leo and Layla a lesson on facing your fears and being courageous. 
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Leo & Layla's History Adventures with Winston Churchill

A working mom, who is also one of history's greatest scientists, teaches Leo and Layla that women don't have to choose between family and career.

Leo & Layla's History Adventures with Marie Curie

Legendary reporter, Ida B. Wells, teaches Leo and Layla the importance of honest journalism.

Leo & Layla's History Adventures with Ida B. Wells

Leo and Layla learn what scientific exploration is all about from "The Father of Modern Science."

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