EPISODE · Jan 11, 2026 · 11 MIN

How Was The Great Wall Built?

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

Get ready for the biggest building project EVER! We're diving deep into the secrets of the Great Wall of China! Did you know this wall stretches for over 13,000 miles—that’s longer than crossing the entire United States MANY times! Millions of amazing workers spent over 2,000 years building this giant stone snake just to keep invaders out. Imagine stacking stones for centuries! Mira and Finn reveal the incredible challenges they faced, what the workers used, and the BIGGEST myth about the wall: Can you REALLY see it from outer space?! Join us to discover how this incredible, miles-long fortress survived thousands of years! Don't miss this epic adventure through history!

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Get ready for the biggest building project EVER! We're diving deep into the secrets of the Great Wall of China! Did you know this wall stretches for over 13,000 miles—that’s longer than crossing the entire United States MANY times! Millions of amazing workers spent over 2,000 years building this giant stone snake just to keep invaders out. Imagine stacking stones for centuries! Mira and Finn reveal the incredible challenges they faced, what the workers used, and the BIGGEST myth about the wal...

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Get ready for the biggest building project EVER! We're diving deep into the secrets of the Great Wall of China! Did you know this wall stretches for over 13,000 miles—that’s longer than crossing the entire United States MANY times! Millions of...

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