EPISODE · Jul 11, 2026 · 4 MIN
Ole Miss: One Man's March for Justice | The Kids History Podcast Inspired by Billy Joel
from History Ignited · host History Ignited | Family Podcasts & History
Billy Joel packs a ton of secrets into We Didn’t Start the Fire, and today we’re unpacking a big one: "Ole Miss." What happened on that university campus in 1962 that got the whole world talking? Join us as we travel back in time to witness a massive turning point in the fight for equal rights, and discover how one school campus became the center of an unforgettable American story. Send us Fan MailAbout History Ignited: History Ignited is the award-winning kids and family history podcast inspired by Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire. Each short episode explores the real stories behind the people, events, inventions, and cultural moments that shaped the world from the 1950s through the 1980s. Winner of the 2025 Webby People’s Voice Award for Best Kids & Family Podcast.
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Billy Joel packs a ton of secrets into We Didn’t Start the Fire, and today we’re unpacking a big one: "Ole Miss." What happened on that university campus in 1962 that got the whole world talking? Join us as we travel back in time to witness a massive turning point in the fight for equal rights, and discover how one school campus became the center of an unforgettable American story. Send us Fan Mail About History Ignited: History Ignited is the award-winning kids and family history podc...
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