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"Belgians in the Congo": Royalty, Rubber, and Ruin
It’s just four words in a catchy Billy Joel rhyme, but behind it lies one of the darkest and most …
Season 1, Episode 80
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History Ignited: The Kids’ History Podcast Inspired by Billy Joel's We Didn’t Start the Fire
History Ignited is an award-winning kids and family history podcast inspired by We Didn’t Start the Fire by Billy Joel. Hosted by Amy, Dave, Andrew, and Caroline, each short episode explores the real stories behind the lyrics of the iconic 80s song through fun, accurate, …
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"Belgians in the Congo": Royalty, Rubber, and Ruin
June 03, 2026
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It’s just four words in a catchy Billy Joel rhyme, but behind it lies one of the darkest and most devastating chapters in global history. This week on History Ignited, we are pulling up a chair at the family table …
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