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Billy Joel packs a ton of secrets into We Didn’t Start the Fire, and today we’re unpacking a big one: "Ole Miss." What happened on that university campus in 1962 that got the whole world talking? Join us as we travel back in time to witness a massive turning point in the fight for equal rights, and discover how one school campus became the center of an unforgettable American story.
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Billy Joel packs a ton of secrets into We Didn’t Start the Fire, and today we’re unpacking a big one: "Ole Miss." What happened on that university campus in 1962 that got the whole world talking? Join us as we travel back in time to witness a massive turning point in the fight for equal rights, and discover how one school campus became the center of an unforgettable American story.
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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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This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but episode one is a great place to start.
Listen to episode one hereBilly Joel packs a ton of secrets into We Didn’t Start the Fire, and today we’re unpacking a big one: "Ole Miss." What happened on that university campus in 1962 that got the whole world talking? Join us as we travel back in time to witness a massive turning point in the fight for equal rights, and discover how one school campus became the center of an unforgettable American story.
Send us Fan Mail
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.
Sound Carrot is your source for Family Podcast Discovery. Verified awesome, 0% boring.
Distraction free website, no flashing banners or adverts to steal your attention.
(Some shows do contain their own ads however).
At first I made this site for my kids, but like any dad I got a little over excited. I hope you find it as useful as they do.
Whether you want to listen to them together in the car, or alone in your room - the content is all safe for younger ears.
