History Ignited: Uncovering 'We Didn’t Start the Fire'

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Welcome to History Ignited, the Webby Award-winning kids and family history podcast inspired by Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire. Hosted by Andrew, Caroline, and their parents, Amy and Dave, each episode turns one person, event, or cultural moment from the song into a fun, bite-sized history story. Our mission is simple: teach kids history, prevent repeats.

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About History Ignited:
History Ignited is the award-winning kids and family history podcast inspired by Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire. Each short episode explores the real stories behind the people, events, inventions, and cultural moments that shaped the world from the 1950s through the 1980s. Winner of the 2025 Webby People’s Voice Award for Best Kids & Family Podcast.