Episodes

  • The Noble Train of Artillery
    May 15 2026

    Travel back to the winter of 1775 as Henry Knox leads the daring “Noble Train of Artillery!” Discover how massive cannons were dragged through snow, ice, and mountains from Capture of Fort Ticonderoga all the way to Boston—helping the colonists force the British army to leave the city. Join Randall’s Time Machine for another exciting adventure through American history!


    If the cannons never reached Boston, do you think history would have changed? Open the Spotify app and share your response.


    To continue the learning explore the Fort Ticonderoga website.


    Thank you for the audio files from pixabay.

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    4 mins
  • Fort Ticonderoga
    May 8 2026

    Travel back to 1775 as Randall’s Time Machine explores the daring capture of Fort Ticonderoga! Discover how a surprise mission helped the colonists gain valuable weapons and confidence during the American Revolution.


    Which was more important in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga?Open the Spotify app and share your response.


    To continue the learning explore the Fort Ticonderoga website.


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    4 mins
  • Boston Tea Party
    May 1 2026

    Travel back to 1773 and discover how colonists made a bold stand against unfair taxes by dumping tea into Boston Harbor.


    Was the Boston Tea Party a protest or destruction? Open the Spotify app and share your response.


    Thank you for the audio files:

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    4 mins
  • "The shot heard around the world"
    Apr 24 2026

    Travel back to April 19, 1775, in Lexington, Massachusetts as a single shot sparks the American Revolutionary War. Discover how the Battles of Lexington and Concord began—and why this moment is called “the shot heard around the world.”


    Thank you for the audio files:

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    4 mins
  • Paul Revere's Ride
    Apr 17 2026

    Travel back to 1775 in this short Randall Elementary Time Machine episode! Learn how two lanterns in the tower of the Old North Church helped warn patriots that the British were coming, and how Paul Revere began his famous midnight ride.



    Thank you for the audio fiels:

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    3 mins