Past and Pen Podcast: Episode Five – Knights and Dragons: Oh My! ⚔

Rosie Talley
May 13
3 min read

Updated: Jun 30

The History of Knights for Kids (Ages 8–12)

Perfect for middle-grade learners, this episode combines true history with storytelling magic. It’s a great way to spark conversations about myths vs. reality, the importance of storytelling, and how legends are born. Plus, it includes a creative writing prompt to inspire young imaginations!

🎧 A storytelling podcast for curious kids, homeschoolers, and young writers

✍️ Includes a creative writing prompt + kid-friendly reading list

Meet Your Host:

Hosted by: Rosie Talley, Author of Linus the Troll

Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories

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📧 Email: pastandpen@gmail.com

🎥 Watch Episode Five:

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🎙️ Episode Summary:

In this episode of Past and Pen, we’re galloping straight into the exciting—and sometimes messy—world of medieval knights! Forget fairy tales about dragons and damsels—today, we’re digging into what real knights were like. From clanking armor to grueling battles the truth might surprise you!

Get ready to separate myth from metal as we explore the real life of knights, famous tournaments, and the not-so-glamorous parts of life behind the shield.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How knights trained from childhood to become fierce warriors

✅ What being a real knight was actually like (spoiler: it wasn’t all shining swords and hero moments!)

✅ The truth behind medieval armor—and how heavy it really was

✅ How tournaments were more bruises than glory

✍️ Writing Prompt:

Your quest awaits!

Imagine you’re a young knight-in-training living in a huge stone castle. One night, you stumble upon a secret chamber hidden behind an old tapestry. Inside, you find something unbelievable—a real dragon’s egg, a magic spell, or a lost piece of history no one else knows about.

Write a story about what you find... and what you do next!

📚 Reading List:

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📖 You Wouldn't Want to Be a Medieval Knight! by Fiona Macdonald – A fun (and kind of gross) look at the real dangers of knighthood.

📖 Knightology: A True Account of the Most Valiant Knights by Dugald Steer – A beautifully illustrated book packed with facts and fantasy.

📖 The Making of a Knight by Patrick O’Brien – Follow a boy’s journey to knighthood in this story.

📖 The Time Warp Trio: The Knights of the Kitchen Table by Jon Scieszka – A funny time-travel adventure full of medieval mayhem.

📖 The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White – A classic story blending myth, magic, and history.

📖 The Underwear Dragon by Scott Rothman

📖 The Return of the Underwear Dragon by Scott Rothman

📖 Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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