Kon-Tiki Across the Pacific

Set sail on an ocean-sized experiment! Join Ben & Pia as we tell the AMAZING tale of Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki raft — nine balsa logs, a square sail, a brave crew, and a one-of-a-kind voyage across the Pacific in 1947. This episode turns a real scientific test into a friendly, heartwarming ADVENTURE full of storms, stars, flying fish, and teamwork. Perfect for curious young minds who love boats, maps, and BIG questions about how people traveled long ago. Historical Fun Fact: The Kon-Tiki was made from light balsa logs and steered with guara boards and a giant steering oar — almost no metal was used so the raft behaved like ancient craft! Did you know? Could a simple raft really cross the Pacific from South America to Polynesia? Heyerdahl proved it was possible, even if it wasn’t proof that it happened often. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and we might feature it in a future episode! #LetsRewind #KonTiki #ThorHeyerdahl #HistoryAdventure #ExploreHistory #OceanScience