EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 20 MIN
Dr. Vera Rubin | Dark Matter Astronomer, History Stories for Kids
from Dorktales Storytime · host Jonathan Cormur
Send voice or text msgA story of galactic grit and refusing to give up! Dr. Vera Rubin’s love of science and the stars began early. At 14, she and her father built a cardboard telescope so she could track meteors. She dreamt of becoming an astronomer, a career many believed was impossible for a woman at the time. But Vera never let limitations hold her back. From her school days to her work as a scientist, she followed her curiosity, overcame obstacles, and made discoveries that changed astronomy forever. Explore the inspiring life of the astronomer whose groundbreaking work helped reveal one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: dark matter.WEBPAGE: https://jonincharacter.com/vera-rubin/ MORE HEROES OF HISTORY STORIES FOR KIDS: https://jonincharacter.com/hidden-heroes-of-history/DOWNLOAD COLOR PAGE: https://bit.ly/dorktales133colorpage FREE ACTIVITY GUIDE on Dr. Vera Rubin: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/ep133freePDF FOR DORKTALES FANS: https://jonincharacter.com/dorktalesfans/ CREDITS: Hidden Heroes of History is a Jonincharacter production. Today’s history stories for kids was written by Rebecca Cunningham, directed and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.Go on even more adventures with our pod friends, Armchair Adventures: Support the showGROWNUPS: Dorktales Storytime is more than a Kids and family stories for kids podcast. Every visit to our Once Upon a Time world invites kids to discover reimagined fairy tales, fables, Greek myths, mysteries, fantasy adventures, pirate adventures, bedtime stories, Halloween stories, dinosaur stories, spy adventures, and inspiring stories about historical figures and STEAM pioneers. We believe a well-told story brings families together, opens the door to meaningful conversations, and helps every child know they belong and their imagination can change the world.REACH OUT!Does your child have a question? Send it to us here.We love our fans! Find free goodies: https://jonincharacter.com/dorktalesfans/Support Our Storytime for Kids pod: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1267991/supporters/new Music & Lullabies: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music
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Send voice or text msg A story of galactic grit and refusing to give up! Dr. Vera Rubin’s love of science and the stars began early. At 14, she and her father built a cardboard telescope so she could track meteors. She dreamt of becoming an astronomer, a career many believed was impossible for a woman at the time. But Vera never let limitations hold her back. From her school days to her work as a scientist, she followed her curiosity, overcame obstacles, and made discoveries that changed astr...
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