Animated Hero Classics
Overview
Animated Hero Classics presents an engaging educational journey through the lives of notable figures in history. Co-produced by Nest Family Entertainment and Warner Bros., this animated series introduces elementary school children to twenty inspiring biographies of scientists, inventors, explorers, and social activists from Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Iconic personalities like George Washington, Florence Nightingale, and Marie Curie come to life with meticulously researched narratives designed to captivate both young audiences and their families. Debuting on HBO's Saturday morning block, the show aims to fulfill educational programming standards while celebrating the achievements of these remarkable individuals.
Episodes
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1
Christopher Columbus
As explorers flocked eastward in search of China, Columbus was convinced that a westward journey would lead him there in just two weeks. Gaining the b...
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2
William Bradford: The First Thanksgiving
William Bradford escaped with the Pilgrims to America, only to face the harsh realities of hunger, illness, and loss in their pursuit of religious li...
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George Washington
This captivating narrative brings to life George Washington, revered as “The Father of America,” highlighting his remarkable achievements as a mil...
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4
Benjamin Franklin
Amidst a turbulent sky, a kite equipped with metal points dances in the gusts. In a flash, lightning streaks across the heavens, sending a jolt from ...
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5
Abraham Lincoln
More than a hundred years ago, a singular figure emerged as the last hope for the United States during a time of deep division—a tall, unpolished co...
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Thomas Edison
Experience the thrill of innovation with Thomas Edison as he unveils the inner workings of America’s iconic inventor's laboratory. This exhilaratin...
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Florence Nightingale
During the peak of the Crimean War, countless English soldiers faced severe injuries and death. The dire state of British field hospitals further hind...
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Pocahontas
In the early 17th century, the English settlers at Jamestown faced dire challenges, struggling against hunger and harsh conditions. It was the fearles...
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9
Louis Pasteur
In 1860, a cholera outbreak threatens France's chicken population. Louis Pasteur and his assistant, Emile Roux, gather samples and conclude that the d...
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10
Maccabees: The Story of Hanukkah
In the second century B.C., Palestine is under the control of Antiochus, a Syrian-Greek monarch who challenges the Israelites with a severe trial of t...
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Alexander Graham Bell
Joseph Henry from the Smithsonian Institute tells Alexander Graham Bell that he has a brilliant idea worth refining when Bell shares his vision for th...
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Beethoven
From a young age, Beethoven stood out, guided by his father's strict training in traditional music. By just 12 years old, he had already become a tale...
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Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman has spent her life in bondage, toiling under the weight of slavery. However, deep within her heart, she yearns for freedom and dreams ...
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The Wright Brothers
Two bicycle mechanics, Wilbur and Orville Wright, chase their aspiration to achieve flight. Lacking formal training as scientists or engineers, they d...
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Helen Keller
As a young girl, Helen Keller fell ill with a severe fever, resulting in the loss of both her sight and hearing. Her devoted parents faced immense cha...
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Leonardo da Vinci
In 1473, a young Leonardo da Vinci is immersed in his artistic education under the guidance of his mentor, Verrocchio, in Florence. As an apprentice, ...
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Joan of Arc
As a child in the French countryside, Joan began hearing divine voices that instructed her to fight for France’s freedom and proclaimed that Prince ...
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8
Marco Polo
In 1296, Marco Polo, along with his father and uncle, returns to Turkey after an extraordinary 25-year expedition in the East. They share tales of im...
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Galileo
Set in 1589 Pisa, Italy, Galileo, a university professor, boldly challenges Aristotle's doctrines, aware that his views could lead to charges of heres...
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Marie Curie
As a young girl in Poland, Marie Curie quickly shows her intelligence, unlike her sister Bronya, who struggles with the mandatory Russian language ne...
