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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 12 MIN

How did Germany become a country?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Join Mira and Finn from Kidopoly's History's Not Boring as they uncover the wild, puzzle-like history of Germany! Did you know that for centuries, Germany wasn't even one country? It was a giant jigsaw puzzle made up of 300 tiny kingdoms and duchies where everyone spoke the same language! Then, the famous general Napoleon smashed through and forced them to start joining together. Next, a tough prime minister named Otto von Bismarck finally unified them in 1871! But the story doesn't stop there. Get ready for a bumpy ride as two enormous world wars tear the young country apart. It was even split completely in half by a giant concrete barrier called the Berlin Wall! Imagine a massive wall running right through the middle of your neighborhood! But don't worry, this story has an amazing ending. Discover how the people of Germany bravely tore down the wall in 1989 and put their country back together again! It is the incredible tale of a nation that kept breaking apart and finding its way back together. Tune in for an unforgettable historical adventure!

Join Mira and Finn from Kidopoly's History's Not Boring as they uncover the wild, puzzle-like history of Germany! Did you know that for centuries, Germany wasn't even one country? It was a giant jigsaw puzzle made up of 300 tiny kingdoms and duchies where everyone spoke the same language! Then, the famous general Napoleon smashed through and forced them to start joining together. Next, a tough prime minister named Otto von Bismarck finally unified them in 1871! But the story doesn't stop ther...

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Join Mira and Finn from Kidopoly's History's Not Boring as they uncover the wild, puzzle-like history of Germany! Did you know that for centuries, Germany wasn't even one country? It was a giant jigsaw puzzle made up of 300 tiny kingdoms and duchies...

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