George Stephenson: Railways’ Father

George Stephenson: Railways’ Father

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

Sor Juana’s Bold Mind

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

George Stephenson’s Iron Road

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

The Thousand Foot Dive

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

Cai Wenji’s Silent Strings

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