Alice Ball’s Hidden Cure

Fox Sisters Raps

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

Philon and Early Robots

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

Schliemann And Troy

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

The Girl With The Body Heat Lamp

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

Shackleton’s Icebound Rescue

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