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

Join Ben & Pia on a MEGA exciting journey from a small Tennessee porch to the roaring stadiums of Rome! This is the incredible true story of Wilma Rudolph — a girl who overcame polio, learned to run without a metal brace, and raced her way into history with three Olympic gold medals. What makes this story special for young explorers? It shows how courage, training, teamwork, and kindness can change a life and even help a whole town open its doors. Kids will hear about early morning practices, relay teamwork, and the moment the finish tape met her chest in the biggest race of her life. Historical Fun Fact: Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals at the 1960 Rome Olympics and was nicknamed La Gazzella Nera, the black gazelle, by European fans! Did you know? How do you think a heavy metal leg brace and long bus rides to therapy shaped the champion Wilma would become? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and they might bring it to life for you! #WilmaRudolph #Olympics #AmazingWomen #LetsRewind #HistoryForKids #InspiringStories

All aboard for the unbelievable true story of George Stephenson, the man who helped put the world on rails! Join Ben & Pia as they guide you through coal pits, steam engines, daring tests, and the famous Rocket at Rainhill. This MEGA exciting tale shows how one practical thinker and his team changed travel, towns, and time itself. Historical Fun Fact: George Stephenson favored the track width of 4 feet 8 and one half inches — a gauge that later became standard across much of the world! Did you know? Which was built first at Killingworth, Blucher or the safety lamp idea that helped miners bring fathers home safely? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and let the next adventure begin! #LetsRewind #GeorgeStephenson #RailwayHistory #SteamEngines #AmazingHistory #EducationalStory

Join Ben & Pia on a MEGA exciting journey to New Spain to meet Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a nun whose love of books changed history! This episode tells the AMAZING, gentle story of a curious girl who turned a tiny convent room into a world of poems, plays, science notes, and brave letters. Perfect for young explorers who love wonder, puzzles, and wordplay! Historical Fun Fact: Sor Juana taught herself Latin and memorized whole pages after one careful reading. Printers in Spain later published a thick collection of her works that sailed across the ocean! Did you know? What would you do if someone told you not to study something you loved? How would you answer like Sor Juana did in her famous Letter to Sor Filotea? Ben & Pia guide you through kitchens that became labs, courtrooms that became stages, and a tiny cell that became a library. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #SorJuana #HistoryAdventure #WomenInHistory #LearningIsAwesome #PodcastForYoungMinds

Dive into an incredible true story of math, courage, and the deep ocean! This episode tells how Swiss mathematician Hannes Keller used careful numbers and teamwork to attempt a record 1,000-foot dive. It’s a thrilling mix of science, planning, and big choices — perfect for curious listeners who love adventure and learning. Historical Fun Fact: Keller and his team used helium-rich breathing mixtures to avoid nitrogen narcosis and reach unheard-of depths in the 1960s. Did you know? Could a clever plan and special gases really help humans survive far deeper underwater than anyone before? Ben & Pia guide the tale with excitement and thoughtful questions, sharing the heroic effort and the lessons learned after a tragic accident. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #History #DeepSea #HannesKeller #Science #Adventure #STEM #HistoricalStories

Ride back to smoky engine houses and brave inventors in this MEGA exciting adventure about George Stephenson! Ben & Pia guide you through the life of a coal-village boy who learned late, fixed engines by hand, built the first working locomotives, crossed a floating bog, and helped choose a tiny measurement that shaped railways worldwide. What makes this story special for young explorers: clear experiments, careful engineering, real-life teamwork, gentle courage, and surprising moments like the Rainhill Trials and the crossing of Chat Moss — told in a friendly, wonder-filled way. Historical Fun Fact: The rail gauge George used — four feet eight and a half inches — came from early colliery wagons and became the basis for the so-called standard gauge used across many countries! Did you know? Which was it that beat the Rainhill Trials and showed how fast trains could go: Rocket or an earlier design? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments and we might rewind there next! Hosted by Ben & Pia on Lets Rewind! #LetsRewind #GeorgeStephenson #RailwayHistory #SteamEngines #AmazingHistory #Education #HistoryPodcast #Inventors #RainhillTrials #IndustrialRevolution

Run, jump, and discover the amazing true story of David Belle and the birth of parkour! Join Ben & Pia as they take you to 1970s France where a quiet boy learned rescue moves from his father and turned them into a new way to move through cities. This episode is full of rooftop leaps, careful training, and the secret idea that movement can be useful and kind. Perfect for curious minds who love action and learning! Historical Fun Fact: David Belle drew inspiration from his father's military and firefighting training and from Georges Hébert's natural movement ideas to shape what became parkour. Did you know? Could simple stairways, rails, and low walls become a whole new training ground for moving faster and safer in a city? Which story do you want to hear next? Ben & Pia bring history to life with wonder and safe adventure! #LetsRewind #Parkour #DavidBelle #HistoryForKids #AdventureHistory #Movement #LearningIsFun

Travel back to ancient China for a touching, exciting rescue and return! Join Ben & Pia as they share the incredible life of Cai Wenji — a scholar's daughter who was carried across wide grasslands, taught strangers with music, and used memory to rebuild lost books. This story is full of music, brave choices, and the power of words. Historical Fun Fact: Cai Wenji is said to have memorized many lost scrolls and helped restore important texts by reciting them from memory! Did you know? Would you choose to stay with a new family you love or return home to the family you left behind? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments! #LetsRewind #CaiWenji #AncientChina #HistoryAdventure #MusicAndMemory #Storytime

Join Ben & Pia as we rewind the unbelievable adventure of Walt Disney — from farm sketches to a tiny mouse that changed movies and a magical park called Disneyland! This story is perfect for curious minds ages 7-13 who love art, invention, and big dreams. Hear about train rides, brave choices, and how a simple sketch on a train sparked a global wonder. Historical Fun Fact: Walt Disney helped create the first widely popular synchronized sound cartoon in 1928 with Steamboat Willie, a breakthrough that made Mickey Mouse famous! Did you know? Which part surprised you most: Walt losing his first character Oswald, inventing synchronized sound for cartoons, or building a real park inspired by his backyard model railroad? Ben & Pia host this adventure with gentle, exciting storytelling — which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments! #LetsRewind #WaltDisney #MickeyMouse #Animation #History #Invention #Disneyland #Storytime

Step into lantern light and river mist for the AMAZING true story of Li Qingzhao — one of China’s greatest poets! Join Ben & Pia as they guide you through a MEGA exciting tale of love, books, and brave journeys when armies marched and libraries moved. This story shows how poems can be boats, shields, and friends when the world turns loud. Historical Fun Fact: Li Qingzhao and her husband compiled the Record of Metal and Stone, a huge catalog of rubbings and inscriptions that helped preserve ancient history for later scholars! Did you know? How would you choose what to save if you had only one cart and a storm was coming — would you take toys, food, or books? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments! Hosted by Ben & Pia — curious guides for every adventure. #LetsRewind #LiQingzhao #Poetry #HistoryAdventure #SongDynasty #AmazingHistory #LiteraryHeroes

Jump aboard an incredible real-life adventure with Ben & Pia as we rewind to Charleston Harbor in 1862! This is the daring story of Robert Smalls, an enslaved pilot who used courage, clever planning, and a captain's straw hat to guide the steamer Planter past forts and into freedom — bringing his family with him. What makes this perfect for young listeners: it mixes a quiet, clever plan with a heartwarming family rescue, teaches about signals, maps, and harbor life, and shows how one act can change a life and a nation. Historical Fun Fact: Robert Smalls used accurate harbor signals and the captain's hat to pass Confederate checkpoints and fool the guards in dim light. Did you know? Could you imagine steering a large steamer through watched forts while keeping everyone safe and silent? Ben & Pia host the journey and introduce the Storyteller who paints the harbor with sound and suspense. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #RobertSmalls #HistoryAdventure #CivilWar #AmazingTrueStory #HistoryForYoungListeners #BenAndPia #FreedomStories

Meet Philo Taylor Farnsworth in an AMAZING true story of curiosity and invention! Follow a farm boy who sees straight lines in a plowed field and turns that idea into the first fully electronic television. This adventure is perfect for young explorers who love science, gadgets, and real-life heroes. Ben & Pia guide you through the sounds, the lab work, and the courtroom drama in a gentle, exciting way. Historical Fun Fact: Philo drew a scanning rectangle on a high school chalkboard that later helped prove his invention in a patent fight against a giant company. Did you know? The first working fully electronic television transmission from Philo's lab in 1927 showed just a single bright line — but that line proved the idea worked! Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and we might make it our next Lets Rewind episode! #LetsRewind #PhiloFarnsworth #History #Invention #Television #STEM #AmazingTrueStory

The amazing true story of the San José galleon - Spain's legendary treasure ship lost in 1708! Historical Fun Fact: The San José carried so much silver and gold that when it exploded, the flash lit up the entire Caribbean Sea like daylight! Did you know that this Spanish treasure ship was found 300 years later by underwater robots at nearly 2,000 feet deep? Ben & Pia take you on this incredible underwater adventure from colonial Spain to modern-day treasure hunting! Which story do you want to hear next? Write it in the comments! #LetsRewind #History #TreasureShip #SpanishGalleon #UnderwaterArchaeology #HistoryForKids #KidsPodcast #LearningIsFun

Join Ben & Pia for an amazing rewind into a real-life mystery: how one curious psychologist used letters to test whether strangers are only a few steps apart! This episode tells the story of Stanley Milgram and his small world experiment in a gentle, exciting way perfect for young listeners. Discover how envelopes, photos, and simple rules sent surprising paths across America and helped reveal the secret pattern of human connections. Historical Fun Fact: Milgram sent dozens of tracked envelopes from towns like Omaha and Wichita to a Boston stockbroker and measured the number of people involved in each successful chain — the average came out near six! Did you know? Could a farmer in the Midwest really be linked to a city worker in just a handful of steps? Milgram's letters showed it might be true. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us your pick in the comments! Presented by Ben & Pia in the Lets Rewind series — curious history, told with care. #LetsRewind #StanleyMilgram #SixDegrees #HistoryForYoungListeners #SocialScience #AmazingHistory

Meet Jagadish Chandra Bose in a MEGA exciting historical adventure! Join Ben & Pia as they take you from crowded Town Halls to quiet greenhouses to watch a scientist send invisible waves and listen to plants with a wonder-making machine. This story is gentle, brave, and full of surprising science experiments that will make you say WHOA! Historical Fun Fact: Bose demonstrated very short radio waves about one fifth of an inch long and used early semiconductor detectors years before many modern radios were built. Did you know? How could a bell ring across a room without wires — and how did a tiny machine make plant growth look HUGE on paper? Which story do you want to hear next? Ben & Pia bring curiosity, kind questions, and clear explanations to every tale. #LetsRewind #JagadishChandraBose #HistoryAdventure #ScienceStory #AmazingTrueStories #STEM #HistoryForYoungListeners #Inventors #PlantScience

Join Ben & Pia on a MEGA exciting journey from a small Brooklyn apartment to the rainy streets of Seattle and the buzzing bars of Milan! This episode tells the true story of Howard Schultz — how a boy who watched his father struggle grew up to change how people enjoy coffee and tried to make work kinder for many. Why this story is special for young explorers: it mixes real-life grit, travel, and big ideas about work, care, and community. Learn how tasting a simple espresso in Milan sparked a whole new way to share coffee and conversation. Historical Fun Fact: In 1988 Starbucks offered health benefits to eligible part-time workers — an unusual move for businesses back then! Did you know? Which country inspired Howard Schultz to create the coffee shop style we now recognize: was it Italy or the United States? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and they might pick your idea for the next Lets Rewind! adventure. #LetsRewind #HowardSchultz #Starbucks #History #CoffeeStory #Inspiration #BenAndPia

Meet Roy Cleveland Sullivan, the real Lightning Ranger of Shenandoah National Park — an unbelievable true tale of storms, service, and quiet courage! This MEGA exciting story shows how a park ranger faced lightning again and again while protecting visitors, guiding hikers, and watching the Blue Ridge ridges. Ben & Pia introduce the adventure and our Storyteller takes you step by step through flashes, singed hats, and brave rescues. Historical Fun Fact: Roy Sullivan holds a Guinness World Record for surviving the most recorded lightning strikes — seven times! Did you know? Could lightning really strike the same person more than once, especially someone who works long hours on mountain ridges? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and we might rewind it next! #LetsRewind #History #RoySullivan #NationalParks #LightningSafety #AmazingStories

Join Ben & Pia for an amazing voyage into the real-life story of Violet Jessop, the brave stewardess who survived three great ship disasters! This WOW-story is full of calm courage, quick thinking, and sea-safety lessons that changed how ships sail. Perfect for curious young minds who love adventure and history! Historical Fun Fact: After the Titanic sinking, international maritime laws were changed so ships had enough lifeboats for everyone and continuous radio watch became standard. Did you know? Violet worked as a stewardess and later as a nurse on ocean liners built in Belfast called Olympic, Titanic, and Britannic — and she survived disasters on all three! Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and they might feature it in the next episode! #LetsRewind #VioletJessop #MissUnsinkable #MaritimeHistory #Titanic #HistoryAdventure #EducationalPodcast

Get ready to pedal through a real WOW-Story! Meet Annie Londonderry, a bold mother and immigrant who circled the globe in 1894–1895 on a single-gear bicycle, with sponsors, clever plans, and a flair for showmanship. This episode turns history into an ADVENTURE: learn how Annie sold photos, carried a sponsor sign that became her name, switched to a lighter Sterling bicycle, sailed on steamships, and handled rough roads, strange ports, and headline-making stunts. Perfect for curious young explorers who love travel, invention, and brave stories! Historical Fun Fact: Annie adopted the name Londonderry after a mineral water sponsor, and she raised money by selling signed photographs and giving talks at stops along her route. Did you know? Could someone really circle the globe with trains and steamships between long cycling stretches and still claim a true world trip? Hosts Ben & Pia guide this lively tale with warmth and curiosity. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #AnnieLondonderry #HistoryAdventure #WomenInHistory #BicycleHistory #AmazingTrueStories

Step into a wet, wonderful adventure with Frances Gabe, the woman who built a real house that could wash itself! In this episode Ben & Pia guide you through the amazing story of a rainy Oregon home with ceiling nozzles, rotating dish closets, waterproof walls and plastic-covered furniture that let a whole room take a shower. Perfect for curious young explorers who love inventions and surprising history! Historical Fun Fact: Frances Gabe held about 68 patents for parts of her self cleaning house system, including rotating dish closets and automatic washing walls! Did you know? Could a whole house really be cleaned like a giant bathtub with drains, dryers and hidden pipes? Frances tried to make that dream real in the 1950s–1990s in Oregon. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments! #LetsRewind #FrancesGabe #AmazingInventions #HistoryAdventure #WomenInHistory #Inventors

Hop on for a rolling adventure back to 1817! Meet Karl Drais, the clever inventor who built a wooden two-wheeler that changed how people moved. This short story is filled with brave experiments, bumpy roads, curious onlookers, and the very first public ride that proved a person could glide without a horse. Why this story is special for kids: It shows how one simple idea and careful tinkering can spark a transport revolution. Young listeners will love the sounds of wheels, the squeaks of a workshop, and the excitement of a long straight road where a daring ride begins. Historical Fun Fact: Karl Drais made his famous public ride in 1817, covering about seven miles in roughly one hour—about the speed of a trotting horse! Did you know? The first draisine had no pedals; riders pushed along with their feet and learned to balance while they glided. Ben & Pia guide you through the scene with Storyteller bringing the creak of wood and the rush of wind to life. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #KarlDrais #Bicycle #History #Invention #STEM

Dive into the inspiring true adventure of William Kamkwamba from Malawi — a teen who turned scrap into a windmill and brought light and water to his village! This story is full of curiosity, tinkering, and bright surprises. Perfect for young explorers who love science, inventions, and real-life heroes. Ben & Pia guide you through William's journey from a dusty yard to world stages with warmth and wonder. Historical Fun Fact: William built his first working windmill at age 14 using a bicycle dynamo, a tractor fan, and plastic pipe blades — the small light he powered changed his whole village. Did you know? How could a simple library book spark an invention that later led William to speak on international stages and inspire a bestselling book and film? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments — your idea could be our next episode! #LetsRewind #WilliamKamkwamba #Innovation #ScienceForYoungMinds #AmazingTrueStories

Step back to the late 1800s for a WOW-Story about Josephine Cochrane — the woman who built the very first successful mechanical dishwasher! This MEGA exciting adventure shows how one idea, sketched on a lamp-lit table, became a machine that saved time, protected fragile china, and changed kitchens forever. Perfect for curious listeners who love inventions, history, and surprising heroes. Hosts Ben & Pia guide you through clinking plates, copper boilers, and the busy fair kitchens of Chicago. Historical Fun Fact: Josephine received US Patent 355,139 in 1886 for her dishwashing machine that used wire racks and pressured water jets — a design idea still echoed in modern dishwashers! Did you know? Josephine first sold her machines to hotels and the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition kitchens because home plumbing often lacked the hot water and pressure needed at that time. Which story do you want to hear next? Ben & Pia invite you to write your suggestions and explore more amazing true tales from history! #LetsRewind #History #Inventors #JosephineCochrane #Dishwasher #STEM #WomenInHistory #AmazingStories

Set your imaginations rolling with the true dawn-to-dusk adventure of Bertha Benz! Join Ben & Pia as they tell the calm, brave, and clever journey that proved the automobile could link towns. This story is full of gentle surprises: a fuel stop inside a pharmacy, a hairpin that fixed an engine, a cobbler who improved the brakes, and a long hill that taught new ideas. Historical Fun Fact: The fuel Bertha bought was ligroin, sold in pharmacies as a cleaning solvent — making Wiesloch later famous as the first filling station! Did you know? Could a three-wheeled contraption really carry a family across 66 miles in 1888? Bertha showed it could with careful planning and small inventions along the way. Why this is great for young explorers: the tale highlights problem solving, teamwork, and how small fixes can change the world — told as a gentle, exciting road trip kids will love to imagine. Which story do you want to hear next? Hosted by Ben & Pia — tune in for more MEGA exciting, CRAZY but TRUE history! #LetsRewind #BerthaBenz #HistoryAdventure #Inventions #WomenInHistory #HistoricalFun

Join Ben & Pia on a MEGA exciting adventure into the life of Hedy Lamarr — a Hollywood star who secretly helped shape the way phones and routers talk today! This story mixes movie magic, quiet bravery, and a clever radio idea invented at a kitchen table. Perfect for curious listeners who love science, history, and surprising heroes. Learn how listening at dinner parties and doodling on paper rolls turned into a world-changing idea called frequency hopping. Historical Fun Fact: Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil patented frequency hopping in 1941 to help protect radio-controlled torpedoes from jamming — a concept that later influenced Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi technology! Did you know? What could two people with a paper roll and precise timing teach modern wireless devices about staying safe from noise? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments — they love your suggestions! #LetsRewind #HedyLamarr #HistoryMadeFun #WomenInScience #Inventors #STEMStories

Dive into a strange night in 1848 when two sisters heard mysterious knocks and a secret code began! This episode tells the amazing, age-friendly adventure of Maggie and Kate Fox, their candlelit tests, traveling shows, and the worldwide craze that followed. Perfect for curious minds who love mysteries, experiments, and historical drama without the scares. Historical Fun Fact: The same era's telegraph used dots and dashes to send messages across the country — people compared that new pattern language to the Fox sisters' knock code! Did you know? The quick spread of the rappings was helped by trains and newspapers that could carry the story from town to town in days. Ben & Pia host this MEGA exciting retelling with warmth and wonder. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #FoxSisters #Spiritualism #HistoryMystery #HistoricalStories #BenAndPia

Join Ben & Pia on a MEGA exciting adventure into ancient Alexandria to meet Philon of Byzantium! In this WOW-Story we explore how air, water, fire, and clever shapes made statues pour drinks, doors open, and clocks tick — all without electricity. Perfect for young explorers who love invention, tinkering, and history brought to life. Historical Fun Fact: Philon described early feedback ideas like floats and valves centuries before modern control systems were named! Did you know? Some of these devices used tiny vents and hidden tubes so a statue could pour wine and water in just the right mix without anyone touching a valve. Ben & Pia host this playful journey through workshops, temple courts, and ship decks — showing clear steps, experiments, and the wonder of ancient engineering. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments and keep the adventures coming! #LetsRewind #Philon #AncientEngineering #HistoryAdventure #STEMHistory #AmazingInventions

Join an amazing rewind to a windy hill in Turkey where a bold merchant dug for a city from a poem! This episode tells the unbelievable adventure of Heinrich Schliemann, Frank Calvert, and the discovery at Hisarlik in an exciting, gentle way perfect for curious minds aged 7-13. Learn how a glittering gold hoard made headlines, why careful science matters, and how many people together unlocked the past. Historical Fun Fact: The famous gold hoard called Priam’s Treasure actually came from a much earlier city layer than the one Homer described! Did you know? Could a poem really help find a buried city by the sea near the Dardanelles? Ben & Pia guide you through the wind, the tents, the trenches, and the truth behind the legend. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #History #Troy #HeinrichSchliemann #Archaeology #AmazingHistory #Adventure

Join Ben & Pia as we rewind to a real-life science adventure: the story of Ann Makosinski, a teen inventor who turned body heat into a glowing lamp! This amazing tale mixes curiosity, simple physics, and kindness — perfect for young minds who love experiments and real inventions. Learn how a warm hand and clever materials made light without batteries, and how one bright idea began at a kitchen table and shone on big stages. Historical Fun Fact: Ann used thermoelectric Peltier tiles which create electricity from a temperature difference between a warm side and a cool side — the same effect used in some coolers and quick heaters! Did you know? Could your own body heat ever power a small light or gadget where there is no electricity? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and we'll rewind it for you! #LetsRewind #AnnMakosinski #ScienceStories #Inventors #STEM #HistoryOfScience

Step onto the diamond for a MEGA exciting journey into the life of Jackie Robinson! Ben & Pia guide you through an AMAZING, heartwarming story of courage, calm strength, and a game that changed a nation. This episode is full of surprises, sports action, and gentle lessons about fairness, teamwork, and standing tall. Historical Fun Fact: Jackie Robinson wore number 42, and in 1997 Major League Baseball retired 42 across all teams so no player would wear it again (except on April 15 each year). Did you know? Which moment do you think mattered most: Jackie stepping onto Ebbets Field in 1947, his brave bus stand as a soldier, or his MVP season in 1949? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments and Ben & Pia might bring it to life! #LetsRewind #JackieRobinson #History #Baseball #Inspiration #BenAndPia

The true story of Ernest Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expedition and rescue! Historical Fun Fact: Shackleton's ship Endurance was trapped in ice for 10 months, but he saved every single man on his crew! Did you know that Shackleton and 5 men crossed 800 miles of the roughest ocean on Earth in a tiny 22-foot boat to save their crew? Ben & Pia tell you this incredible story of courage, teamwork, and the most amazing rescue in Antarctic history! Which story do you want to hear next? Write it in the comments! #LetsRewind #History #Antarctica #Exploration #HistoryForKids #KidsPodcast #LearningIsFun #Shackleton #Adventure

Join Ben & Pia for an INCREDIBLE historical adventure about Alice Ball, a young chemist who turned a stubborn tree oil into a life-changing treatment in early 1900s Honolulu! This episode uncovers science, kindness, and a name that almost vanished. Perfect for curious minds who love experiments, gentle mystery, and real-life heroes. Learn how small steps in a lab made big changes for families and hospitals across islands and oceans. Historical Fun Fact: Alice Ball was the first woman and first African American to earn a master’s degree from the College of Hawaii at age 23 and created a method that made chaulmoogra oil injectable for treating Hansen’s disease! Did you know? What would you try if a thick, sticky oil kept clogging syringes and doctors asked you to fix it? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments — they love your ideas! #LetsRewind #AliceBall #History #ScienceHistory #STEMHeroes #HawaiiHistory #WomenInScience #AmazingTrueStories #LearningIsFun

Dive into an incredible rainforest adventure! Meet Juliane Koepcke, a brave 17-year-old who survived a plane break-up over the Amazon and walked through the jungle to safety. This MEGA exciting story shows courage, clear thinking, and the wonder of nature in a true-life adventure! What makes this story special for young listeners: calm thinking, simple survival rules, and science in action — follow water, test each step, and learn from the forest as Juliane did. Ben & Pia guide you gently through this historic journey. Historical Fun Fact: Juliane Koepcke fell strapped to a row of seats which likely helped slow her fall — she walked through the rainforest for 11 days before being rescued! Did you know? Could a stream really be a road to safety after a crash? Find out how rivers lead to people and help explorers survive. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments and Ben & Pia might pick it for the next episode! #LetsRewind #JulianeKoepcke #AmazonSurvival #HistoryAdventure #TrueStories #SurvivalScience

Join Ben & Pia for a wild Cold War adventure about a very strange CIA project: Acoustic Kitty! This amazing story shows how scientists tried to turn a real cat into a listening device in the 1960s. It's surprising, puzzling, and a little sad — and perfect for young listeners who love mystery and history. Ben & Pia tell the tale with wonder and a lesson about respect and responsibility. Historical Fun Fact: Reported costs for the Acoustic Kitty project ran into the millions, and engineers did delicate surgery to place tiny microphones and transmitters near the cat's ear. Did you know? Would a real animal ever make a reliable spy device in a noisy city street? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments and Ben & Pia might explore it in the next episode! #LetsRewind #AcousticKitty #ColdWar #History #AmazingTrueStories #Spies #ScienceHistory #BenAndPia

Lace up for an AMAZING historical adventure! Meet Jan Ernst Matzeliger, a quiet shoemaker from Suriname who built a machine in 19th-century America that changed how shoes are made forever. This story is perfect for curious young explorers: it has inventions, hard work, unfair obstacles, and a bright idea that helped many families buy sturdy shoes. Ben & Pia guide you through Jan’s journey from a small leather workshop to loud factories in Lynn, Massachusetts. Historical Fun Fact: Jan’s lasting machine could boost shoe production from about 50 pairs a day per laster to hundreds—reducing prices so more people could afford good shoes! Did you know? Jan was born in Suriname to a Dutch engineer and an African-descended mother, then traveled to the United States where he earned a US patent in 1883 despite facing strong racism. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and we might rewind to it in the next episode! #LetsRewind #HistoryAdventure #JanMatzeliger #Inventions #ShoeHistory #STEMHistory

Meet Chester Carlson: a quiet inventor whose kitchen experiments turned light and dust into the copier we know today! This warm, true story is perfect for curious minds aged 7-13: long nights, small rooms, careful experiments and a simple first paper that changed offices forever. Follow the moment a glass plate, a sweep of light, and powdered toner made a clear page appear — a tiny miracle of science and patience. Historical Fun Fact: The very first dry copy carried the handwritten date Ten Twenty Two 1938 and was made in a rented room in Astoria, Queens. Did you know? Xerography comes from Greek words meaning dry writing, and Chester called his first method electrophotography before the name changed! Ben & Pia guide this gentle, inspiring adventure with warm storytelling and curiosity. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #History #Invention #Xerography #ChesterCarlson #STEM #LearningIsFun

Step into a true historical adventure: the moving story of Minik, a Greenland boy who traveled from Arctic ice to the busy halls of New York's museum. Discover a secret hidden behind glass, a brave search for truth, and a family's journey to respect and home. This episode is perfect for curious young explorers who love mysteries, history, and real-life heroes. Ben & Pia guide you gently through each moment — from sled runners on blue ice to echoing museum halls — with care, wonder, and thoughtful questions. Historical Fun Fact: In 1897 six Inughuit people traveled with an Arctic expedition to New York, and museums of that era often displayed human remains and cultural items as scientific specimens. Did you know? What would you do if you found out a promise about a loved one had been broken long ago? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and suggest a new WOW-Story! #LetsRewind #HistoryAdventure #Minik #GreenlandHistory #MuseumStories #TrueHistory #BenAndPia

Join Ben & Pia on a MEGA exciting journey along the Rhine to meet Hildegard of Bingen, a visionary abbess who wrote, healed, composed, and surprised emperors! This episode brings a brave, warm story of music, gardens, secret letters, and life-changing visions. Perfect for curious minds who love mysteries, melodies, and real people from history. Historical Fun Fact: Hildegard invented a secret lexicon called Lingua Ignota and created a unique alphabet known as Litterae Ignotae to explore language and learning. Did you know? Could a bright vision and careful garden notes help shape medical ideas, music, and advice for kings all from a riverside convent? Ben & Pia guide you through songs, manuscripts, and the green healing ideas Hildegard called viriditas. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments and we might rewind there next! #LetsRewind #HildegardOfBingen #MedievalHistory #AmazingWomen #HistoryAdventure #MusicAndScience

Join Ben & Pia for an AMAZING adventure about George Washington Carver, the quiet plant wizard who turned peanuts and sweet potatoes into hope for farmers! This episode explores how a sick baby born into slavery grew into a brilliant scientist and teacher who taught crop rotation, invented hundreds of plant-based products, and traveled with a movable school to help communities rebuild tired soil. Historical Fun Fact: George Washington Carver developed dozens of practical uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes and famously demonstrated peanut-based products to members of the US Congress in 1921. Did you know? How could a single crop like peanuts help restore nutrients to soil that cotton had exhausted? Ben & Pia guide you through gardens, labs, and dusty country roads with gentle storytelling and big curiosity. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #GeorgeWashingtonCarver #History #STEM #Agriculture #PlantScience #Inspiration

Join Ben & Pia on an incredible historical adventure into the secret plans called War Plan Red and Canada’s Defence Scheme Number One! This MEGA exciting episode turns dusty archives and bold maps into a mystery you can follow. Learn how planners used maps, ships, rails, and sky routes to imagine what might happen — and how neighbors chose peace instead. Historical Fun Fact: Some military planners used color codes like Red for the British Empire and Blue for the United States to name secret contingency plans. Did you know? Which port do you think planners considered most important on the Atlantic coast and why? Ben & Pia guide the story with calm wonder and clear explanations, making big ideas easy to understand and fun to explore. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #WarPlanRed #HistoryAdventure #AmazingTrueStories #LearningIsFun #BenAndPia

The incredible true story of Fritz Haber - the chemist who turned air into food for the world! Historical Fun Fact: Fritz Haber found a way to pull nitrogen from the air and turn it into fertilizer that feeds plants - literally making bread from air! Did you know that almost half of all food grown today depends on Fritz Haber's amazing discovery from 1909? Ben & Pia tell you this fascinating story of scientific breakthrough and difficult choices from over 100 years ago! Which historical scientist do you want to hear about next? Write it in the comments! #LetsRewind #History #Science #FritzHaber #HistoryForKids #KidsPodcast #LearningIsFun #Scientists #Chemistry #HistoricalFigures

Join Ben & Pia on an amazing journey across snowy peaks and hot deserts to meet Gertrude Bell, the real-life explorer who helped shape modern Iraq! This episode is full of maps, secret meetings, ancient ruins, and brave travels — perfect for curious minds who love discovery and history told like an adventure. Historical Fun Fact: Gertrude Bell helped create the Iraq Museum and wrote laws in 1924 to protect ancient sites so artifacts could stay in the country where they were found. Did you know? Gertrude was nicknamed al-Khatun by people in Baghdad, which means the respected lady — and she climbed mountains that later had a peak named after her! Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia your idea and they might feature it in the next episode! #LetsRewind #GertrudeBell #HistoryAdventure #Archaeology #WomenInHistory #AmazingStories

Climb into the misty Andes for an UNBELIEVABLE true story! Meet Pachacuti, the prince who stayed to defend Cusco and then reshaped an entire mountain world into the largest empire of the Americas. This MEGA exciting episode is full of secret battles, stone-building puzzles, hidden royal estates, and amazing inventions without a single wheel! Why this story is special for kids: It shows clever thinking, teamwork, and how maps, runners, and quipus helped connect people across snowy peaks. Young explorers will love the surprise battle, the hidden cloud-city, and the giant roads and terraces that look like staircases to the sky. Historical Fun Fact: The Inca used relay runners called chasquis and knotted cords called quipus to send messages and record numbers across thousands of mountain miles. Did you know? How could an empire build stone roads, bridges, and Machu Picchu without horses, wheels, or iron tools? Ben & Pia guide you through this awesome story with our Storyteller — jump into the past and feel the thin highland air! Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments! #LetsRewind #Pachacuti #IncaEmpire #MachuPicchu #HistoryAdventure #HistoryForKids #LearningIsFun

Get ready for an AMAZING adventure in invention! Join Ben & Pia as they rewind time to meet Ladislao Biro, the curious journalist who turned messy fountain pens into the handy ballpoint that changed writing forever. Why this story is special: It mixes tinkering, teamwork, sea voyages, and brave choices — perfect for young explorers who love clever ideas and real-life inventors. Historical Fun Fact: Biro first got the idea by watching thick ink roll from printing press drums — he and his brother tested tiny metal balls to control ink flow! Did you know? Could a small metal ball trapped in a pen really stop ink from spilling at high altitudes in airplane cockpits? Ben & Pia tell this curious, hopeful story with lively sounds and simple science so you can imagine making your own inventions. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments! #LetsRewind #History #Invention #LadislaoBiro #BallpointPen #STEM #AmazingHistory

Join Ben & Pia for a MEGA exciting historical adventure about Victor Lustig, the clever con man who once tried to sell the Eiffel Tower! This amazing story mixes mystery, quick thinking, and real history. Learn how charm, fake documents, and a perfect plan fooled people — and how careful checking can stop tricks. A gentle, thrilling tale perfect for curious young minds who love adventures and learning. Historical Fun Fact: Victor Lustig used official-looking sealed letters and timed pressure to convince scrap dealers the Eiffel Tower was being sold for scrap in 1925! Did you know? Which detail surprises you most — the sealed invitations, the Romanian box, or his escape from prison? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments and Ben & Pia might explore it in the next episode! #LetsRewind #HistoryMystery #EiffelTower #VictorLustig #HistoryAdventure #LearningIsFun

Step into an incredible Han dynasty adventure as Ban Zhao, a brave and brilliant scholar, completes the great Book of Han! This episode tells a soft but powerful story of ink, silk, and quiet courage — perfect for curious young minds who love mystery and learning. Watch how a sister finishes her brother's giant history, teaches in the palace, and helps more people learn to read and write. Historical Fun Fact: Ban Zhao is considered the first known woman historian of China and she completed the Book of Han after her brother's death! Did you know? Did you know Ban Zhao also wrote Lessons for Women, a short guide that helped open doors for girls to learn to read and write in her time? Hosts Ben & Pia guide the story with warm curiosity and gentle wonder. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and we might make it the next Lets Rewind episode! #LetsRewind #BanZhao #HanDynasty #HistoryAdventure #WomenInHistory #LearningIsFun

Jump into a real OMG moment from 1848! Meet Phineas Gage, a brave railroad foreman whose unbelievable accident changed how scientists think about the brain. This story is special for young explorers because it mixes real-life danger, careful doctors, surprising recovery, and the science of how the brain helps us plan and behave — told gently and with wonder. Historical Fun Fact: Phineas’s tamping iron was about 3 feet 7 inches long and weighed roughly 13 pounds — it ended up in a museum and helped doctors study the front parts of the brain! Did you know? Could one accident really teach scientists about planning, judgment, and how people can rebuild skills over time? Ben & Pia guide you through the scene on the Vermont railroad, the calm care of doctors, and how Phineas later worked in Chile — all with curiosity and kindness. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments! #LetsRewind #PhineasGage #HistoryAdventure #BrainsAndScience #AmazingTrueStories #STEMHistory

Join Ben & Pia on a MEGA exciting journey back in time to meet John Muir, the explorer whose footsteps helped protect Yosemite National Park! This kid-friendly HISTORY adventure tells how a Scottish-born naturalist walked a thousand miles, studied glaciers, and camped under giant sequoias — even guiding President Theodore Roosevelt on a snowy fireside visit that changed how the country cared for wild places. Historical Fun Fact: John Muir was nearly blind for weeks after an eye injury in a workshop — that loss led him to choose a life of walking, observing, and writing about nature. Did you know? Which do you think came first: Muir's long solo walk south or his famous Yosemite explorations with glaciers and towering cliffs? Ben & Pia host this cozy, curious tale with wonder, science, and warm storytelling. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #JohnMuir #Yosemite #HistoryAdventure #NatureHeroes #SierraClub #NationalParks #HistoricalFun #OutdoorLearning

Get ready for a cozy historical ADVENTURE with Sarah Boone — a brave dressmaker who changed how people ironed clothes forever! This episode tells the inspiring, gentle story of how Sarah turned a small daily problem into an incredible invention. Perfect for curious young minds who love mystery, clever ideas, and real-life heroes. Ben & Pia guide the journey with warmth and fun. Historical Fun Fact: Sarah G. Boone received United States Patent No. 462,092 on April 26, 1892, making her one of the first known Black women inventors recorded by the Patent Office. Did you know? The special narrow, curved ironing surface Sarah created was designed to fit into sleeves and around curved parts of garments so they could be pressed more easily and safely. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments — your suggestion could be our next time-travel adventure! #LetsRewind #SarahBoone #WomenInHistory #Inventions #HistoryIsFun

A strange real event from history that sounds like a mystery-adventure: in 1962 Tanganyika a single giggle spread through schools and closed classrooms for months! This episode turns a real historical puzzle into a gentle, friendly journey about feelings, community, and how care can stop a wave of worry. Perfect for curious young minds — with clear facts, warm storytelling, and helpful lessons about listening and calm. Historical Fun Fact: The outbreaks were investigated by doctors who found no germ — experts later called it mass psychogenic illness, showing how stress and attention can make real physical symptoms spread. Did you know? The laughter waves happened soon after Tanganyika gained independence in 1961 — social change and stress probably helped the phenomenon grow. Ben & Pia guide you through this incredible story with our Storyteller, mixing science, history, and kindness. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #Tanganyika #HistoryMystery #HistoryForYoungMinds #AmazingTrueStories #MassPsychogenicIllness

Join Ben & Pia as we rewind to early America for an unbelievable true tale about Timothy Dexter — a man mocked for strange trade ideas who somehow kept getting rich! This story is full of ships, surprising shipments, and a loud laugh when plans go sideways. Perfect for curious listeners who love adventure, history, and clever surprises. You'll learn how markets, chance, and bold choices sometimes collide in wild ways. Historical Fun Fact: Timothy once published a book called A Pickle for the Knowing Ones with almost no punctuation, and later sold a version with extra punctuation for readers to place however they liked! Did you know? What do you think could make a shipment of coal or bed warmers become valuable across the ocean? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell us in the comments! Hosted by Ben & Pia — short, safe, and MEGA exciting history for curious minds. #LetsRewind #TimothyDexter #HiddenHistory #AmazingTrueStories #HistoryAdventure