History Ignited

Winner of the 2025 Webby People’s Voice Award for Best Kids and Family Podcast, History Ignited has one mission: teach kids history, prevent repeats. Hosted by 9-year-old Caroline, 11-year-old Andrew, and their parents Amy and Dave, each 5–8 minute episode brings an event from Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire to life with fun, accurate storytelling and a quick joke at the end. Perfect for curious kids, parents, and classrooms.

Podcasting since 2024 • 64 episodes

History Ignited

Latest Episodes

Beep That Shocked the World: Sputnik's True Story | History Ignited

*BEEP BEEP* – The sound that shocked America and launched the Space Race. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union sent **Sputnik** into orbit — the **first artificial satellite**. No astronauts. Just a metal ball… and a mes...

November 07, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 62 • 6:09

120ft Scroll in 3 Weeks: Kerouac's Wild Story | History Ignited

120 feet of paper. 3 weeks. No sleep.This is how Jack Kerouac wrote On the Road—the book that launched the Beat Generation and changed America forever.From hitchhiking with jazz poets to typing in a frenzy, this

November 04, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 61 • 6:06

Boris Pasternak and Doctor Zhivago: The Banned Book That Shook the Cold War | History Ignited

Dive into the dramatic world of Boris Pasternak and his epic novel Doctor Zhivago in this episode of History Ignited! 🎙️ Explore how a story of love, war, and truth clashed with Soviet censorship, leading to international intrigue and ...

October 24, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 59 • 4:16

History Ignited — Little Rock

Nine students. One school. A moment that changed America forever. ✊🏫In 1957, the Little Rock Nine walked into Central High School—facing mobs, hate, and fear—but never backing down. 💪 Their courage helped spark the civil right...

October 15, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 58 • 6:18

History Ignited — Trouble in the Suez

In this episode of History Ignited, we dive into Billy Joel’s lyric “Trouble in the Suez” — a story of power, pride, and politics that shaped the modern world.When Egypt’s President Nasser took control of the Suez Canal i...

October 09, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 57 • 5:57

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Fan Mail

Hi! I've been listening to this series on a drive up to Acadia with 9.5 yr old daughter Lila 😊. These are amazing - great job Amy, Dave, Andrew and Caroline!❤️❤️ - Jeanne

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