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Meet the rule-breakers, the dreamers, and the brave souls who refused to accept "that's impossible." These are the moments when everything hangs in the balance - when someone steps up, speaks out, or takes a stand that changes everything. Real people, real courage, real history.
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Shadows Measure Earth (opens the original)
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Travel back to ancient Alexandria in an AMAZING adventure with Ben & Pia! Join a patient librarian named Eratosthenes as he uses sunlight, a simple stick, and a well to measure the size of our whole planet. This WOW-Story shows how curiosity and careful notes can solve HUGE mysteries without ships or telescopes. What makes this story special: a real science experiment from 2,200 years ago, a royal road measured by step‑counters, and a bright moment where a tiny shadow explains the shape of the w
Bose: Plants and Waves (opens the original)
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Meet Jagadish Chandra Bose — a gentle genius who made invisible waves ring a bell and taught us how plants whisper back! This episode is a MEGA exciting adventure through smoky labs, buzzing coils, curious instruments, and gardens where leaves write their own stories. Perfect for young explorers who love science, invention, and brave choices. Hosted by Ben & Pia, who guide you through Bose’s discoveries and his kind courage. Historical Fun Fact: Bose was one of the first scientists to demonstrat
Mary Jackson: First Engineer (opens the original)
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Join Ben & Pia on a MEGA exciting journey inside NASA's Langley lab to meet Mary W. Jackson — from human computer to NASA's first Black female engineer! This episode turns real science into an adventure: roaring wind tunnels, late-night study lamps, courtroom courage, and a life spent opening doors for others. Perfect for curious minds who love history, science, and inspiring heroes. Historical Fun Fact: Mary took night engineering classes after winning a judge's order so she could attend classe
Al-Biruni: Measuring Earth (opens the original)
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Meet Al-Biruni in a MEGA exciting historical adventure! In this episode of Lets Rewind we follow a curious scholar who learned new languages, climbed a rocky summit, and used simple tools and clever math to measure the size of the Earth. Why this story is special: It's a calm, inspiring tale about curiosity, respect, and how careful observation and clear steps can reveal BIG secrets about our world. Perfect for young explorers who love science, maps, and true history! Historical Fun Fact: Al-Bir
Gutenberg’s Bold Press (opens the original)
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Step into a glowing 15th-century workshop and meet Johannes Gutenberg in an unbelievable tale of invention and hope! This episode of Lets Rewind brings a lively, gentle adventure perfect for curious 7-13 year olds — stained fingers, bubbling ink, tiny metal letters, and a giant wooden press that changed the world. Ben & Pia guide you through sparks, mistakes, teamwork, and the very first movable type in Europe. Historical Fun Fact: Gutenberg's ink was oil-based (not the watery ink used for handw
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