Walt Disney

On a cold winter night in 1776, George Washington led a brave group of soldiers across the icy Delaware River. The soldiers were tired and cold, but they knew this journey was important for their fight for freedom. Washington's plan was to surprise the enemy troops on the other s ...  Show more

Mary Anning was a brave and curious girl who lived in the early 1800s in England. She loved to explore the rocky beaches near her home and search for fossils. Mary discovered amazing dinosaur bones, helping scientists learn about creatures that lived long ago. Even though she did ...  Show more

Special cross-post from How to Take Over the World. Walt Disney's childhood, adolescence, how how he got his start in animation, and his first successes. To find more episodes like this go to httotw.com or search "How to Take Over the World" wherever you get your podcasts. 

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Walt Disney, the visionary creator of some of the most beloved stories and characters in entertainment history, and the man behind the global phenomenon of Disney. https://patreon.com/HistoryinS ...  Show more

You have heard of Walt Disney Parks but what do you know of Walt Disney, the man? Disney historian Phil Gramlick in episode 59 talks to us about  Walt Disney's formative years, from his challenging childhood to the iconic creation of Mickey Mouse and Disneyland which has ...

He’s a studio. He’s a theme park. He’s a Man. Born in Chicago in 1901, Walter Elias Disney would become one of the defining figures of entertainment. But the flesh-and-blood man was far from perfect, and his life was defined by an insatiable desire to push the boundaries of what ...  Show more