
Talking History with Evaleen Diaz
Dive into the past with Talking History, a podcast where 8th grader Evaleen Diaz uncovers the wild, messy, and super important stories that shaped our world! From laws like the Fugitive Slave Act to the battles and people who changed everything, each episode breaks down history in a fun, easy way. Perfect for curious minds who want to know the “why” behind today. Tune in for 10-minute adventures—no textbook needed!
Podcasting since 2025 • 3 episodes
Talking History with Evaleen Diaz
Latest Episodes
Juneteenth: When Texas Finally Got the Freedom Memo
Freedom dropped like a surprise Beyoncé album! That's how Evelyn Diaz, your eighth-grade history enthusiast, describes the moment when enslaved people in Texas finally learned they were free on June 19, 1865—a full two years after the Emancipat...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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6:15

When Quilts Became Maps and Songs Became Signals
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to risk everything for freedom? The Underground Railroad wasn't actually a railroad at all—it was America's most daring resistance network, a secret system of safe houses, coded messages, and brave soul...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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4:16

Runaway Rules: The Fugitive Slave Act Unraveled
Hey, history fans! Welcome to Talking History! I’m Evaleen Diaz, your 7th-grade host, and in this episode—'Runaway Rules: The Fugitive Slave Act Unraveled'—we’re diving into a wild law from the 1850s that tried to catch runaway slaves ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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10:00
