History Ignited: The Kids History Podcast Inspired by Billy Joel's We Didn’t Start the Fire

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

• History Ignited • Season 1

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Welcome to the first episode of History Ignited! Join our family as we explore Billy Joel's iconic song 'We Didn’t Start the Fire' with the help of GenAI. In this fun, kid-friendly podcast, Andrew (10 years old) and Caroline (7 years old) dive into historical events, share jokes, and learn about how technology and AI can make history come to life. Each episode takes a closer look at the events in Billy Joel’s song, teaching kids and adults alike about history in a fun and engaging way! Stay tuned for more episodes where we ignite history together.


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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.



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Amy Tenney Curren

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Andrew Tenney Curren

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Caroline Tenney Curren

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Dave Curren

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