Annie on Two Wheels

Violet Jessop: Miss Unsinkable

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

Annie on Two Wheels

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

Frances Gabe And Her Self Cleaning House

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

Karl Drais and the Bicycle

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

William and the Wind

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