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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 10 MIN

Who was Vincent van Gogh?

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

Have you ever tried something new and felt like a total failure? Well, meet Vincent van Gogh! Before becoming one of the most famous artists in history, Vincent failed at almost everything he tried. He was fired from being an art dealer, a teacher, and even a preacher! In fact, he didn't even pick up a paintbrush seriously until he was 27 years old! But once he started, he couldn't stop. With the help of his amazing brother Theo, Vincent painted over 900 pictures in just ten years! He used glowing yellows and bright blues, globbing paint onto his canvas so thickly it looked like frosting on a cake. But here is the craziest part: Vincent only sold ONE painting in his entire life! He struggled terribly with his mental health and sadly passed away thinking he was a complete failure. Thanks to his amazing sister-in-law Johanna, the world finally saw his genius. Today, millions line up to see his masterpieces like The Starry Night, and his paintings sell for over a hundred million dollars! Join Mira and Finn as they uncover this unbelievable true story, and don't miss the special bonus time-traveling interview with Vincent himself!

Have you ever tried something new and felt like a total failure? Well, meet Vincent van Gogh! Before becoming one of the most famous artists in history, Vincent failed at almost everything he tried. He was fired from being an art dealer, a teacher, and even a preacher! In fact, he didn't even pick up a paintbrush seriously until he was 27 years old! But once he started, he couldn't stop. With the help of his amazing brother Theo, Vincent painted over 900 pictures in just ten years! He used gl...

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