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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 19 MIN

John Harrison and the Sea

from Let's Rewind! - Heroes Who Changed Everything - Little Thinkers!

Dive into the unbelievable true story of John Harrison, the quiet clockmaker who solved the sea's greatest puzzle: longitude! Join Ben & Pia as they bring this MEGA exciting, gentle adventure to life — full of tiny gears, brave voyages, clever inventions, and a steady ticking that changed maps forever. Perfect for curious young minds who love mysteries, science, and history told with wonder. Historical Fun Fact: John Harrison used lignum vitae wood wheels that contain natural oil, helping his clocks run smoothly in damp sea air! Did you know? How could a single watch help a ship find its exact place on the vast ocean? Think about how time and the sun reveal east and west! Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and they might bring it to life in the next episode! #LetsRewind #JohnHarrison #HistoryAdventure #Longitude #Invention #ScienceHistory

Dive into the unbelievable true story of John Harrison, the quiet clockmaker who solved the sea's greatest puzzle: longitude! Join Ben & Pia as they bring this MEGA exciting, gentle adventure to life — full of tiny gears, brave voyages, clever inventions, and a steady ticking that changed maps forever. Perfect for curious young minds who love mysteries, science, and history told with wonder. Historical Fun Fact: John Harrison used lignum vitae wood wheels that contain natural oil, helping his clocks run smoothly in damp sea air! Did you know? How could a single watch help a ship find its exact place on the vast ocean? Think about how time and the sun reveal east and west! Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and they might bring it to life in the next episode! #LetsRewind #JohnHarrison #HistoryAdventure #Longitude #Invention #ScienceHistory

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