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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 12 MIN

What is the spring equinox?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Get ready for sunshine and fun because today is all about the amazing Spring Equinox! Finn and Mira are diving into a day when the light and dark are perfectly balanced—everywhere on Earth! Ever wonder why we have seasons? We’re solving that HUGE mystery! Then, buckle up for ancient secrets: people thousands of years ago built giant stone circles, like Stonehenge, just to mark this exact sunny day! And wait until you hear about the giant serpent shadow that appears on a Mayan pyramid in Chichén Itzá! Plus, we’re celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with all its springtime traditions! Join us for science, history, and massive celebrations—it’s History's Not Boring!

Get ready for sunshine and fun because today is all about the amazing Spring Equinox! Finn and Mira are diving into a day when the light and dark are perfectly balanced—everywhere on Earth! Ever wonder why we have seasons? We’re solving that HUGE mystery! Then, buckle up for ancient secrets: people thousands of years ago built giant stone circles, like Stonehenge, just to mark this exact sunny day! And wait until you hear about the giant serpent shadow that appears on a Mayan pyramid in Chich...

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Get ready for sunshine and fun because today is all about the amazing Spring Equinox! Finn and Mira are diving into a day when the light and dark are perfectly balanced—everywhere on Earth! Ever wonder why we have seasons? We’re solving that HUGE...

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