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Sep 5, 2025 16 min

A Donut Story

from Unlock This! Hosted by Honest History

Have you ever wondered where donuts come from? This ring-shaped pastry is a staple of American cuisine, but it wasn't always that way. We're diving into the long history of the popular treat. From Dutch oily cakes to the iconic pink boxes of today, we'll follow Leo and Anna on a fascinating journey through time. I hope you're hungry, Young Historians, because this next adventure is going to be delicious! About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!

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