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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 5 MIN

Traveling Back to Meet Alexander Graham Bell: Wires, Words, and a Surprising Refusal

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Jules lands right in the middle of a bustling 1876 Boston laboratory, just as Alexander Graham Bell is about to change the world forever. The air is thick with excitement and the hum of innovation as Bell prepares to make the first-ever phone call to his assistant, Mr. Watson. Why is the telephone so important to him, and what inspired this groundbreaking invention? Join Jules in discovering Bell’s motivations, the doubts he faces, and how his passion for helping the deaf community fuels his work. Plus, find out why Bell, despite his success, refuses to have a telephone in his own study. 🎧 More Time-Travel Adventures: Love Kids Ask History? Check out our other shows! 🌍 KidsNewsFlash - Daily world news explained for kids 🔬 Science KidsNewsFlash - Amazing science discoveries made simple 🤖 AI KidsNewsFlash - The future of technology, today 🦁 Animal Battle Royale - Epic animal showdowns with real science Visit kidsnewsflash.com for more!

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