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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 11 MIN

Who was Robin Hood?

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

Get ready to journey deep into Sherwood Forest! Did a real hero named Robin Hood ever live and steal from the rich to give to the poor? Did he really hang out with fun pals like Little John, Maid Marian, and the hilarious Friar Tuck? This isn't just a story—we’re becoming history detectives! We're looking at clues hidden in super old poems and dusty court records from the 1200s and 1400s to see if this legendary outlaw was actually real! Was he a master archer who always won the big contests? Did he actually manage those amazing escapes? Grab your imaginary bow and arrow, because we’re uncovering the real history behind England's most famous legend! You won't believe what we found out!

Get ready to journey deep into Sherwood Forest! Did a real hero named Robin Hood ever live and steal from the rich to give to the poor? Did he really hang out with fun pals like Little John, Maid Marian, and the hilarious Friar Tuck? This isn't just a story—we’re becoming history detectives! We're looking at clues hidden in super old poems and dusty court records from the 1200s and 1400s to see if this legendary outlaw was actually real! Was he a master archer who always won the big contests?...

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Get ready to journey deep into Sherwood Forest! Did a real hero named Robin Hood ever live and steal from the rich to give to the poor? Did he really hang out with fun pals like Little John, Maid Marian, and the hilarious Friar Tuck? This isn't just...

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