EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 11 MIN
What is the history of Colombia?
from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL
Are you ready for an epic South American adventure? Grab your hiking boots, because we are traveling to the incredible country of Colombia! Did you know the famous legend of El Dorado wasn't actually about a hidden city of gold, but a real-life king covered entirely in gold dust? Discover the fascinating history of the ancient Muisca people, and find out how a daring general named Simón Bolívar led a ragged army across the freezing Andes Mountains to win the country's freedom in just two hours! But the adventure doesn't stop there! Colombia is the second most biodiverse country on Earth. We'll explore wild jungles filled with bubblegum-pink river dolphins and towering wax palm trees so tall they actually inspired the magical movie Encanto! From mining sparkly green emeralds and growing millions of bags of coffee, to building flying cable cars high above the city of Medellín, Colombia's story is packed with amazing treasures and strong, resilient people. Tune in for a dazzling journey you won't want to miss!
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Are you ready for an epic South American adventure? Grab your hiking boots, because we are traveling to the incredible country of Colombia! Did you know the famous legend of El Dorado wasn't actually about a hidden city of gold, but a real-life king covered entirely in gold dust? Discover the fascinating history of the ancient Muisca people, and find out how a daring general named Simón Bolívar led a ragged army across the freezing Andes Mountains to win the country's freedom in just two hour...
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