Have you ever wondered who invented the wheel and why it took humans so long to come up with the idea? In this episode, we’re rolling back over 5,500 years to discover how the wheel started as a pottery tool before changing the world! From the first carts and chariots to modern bikes, cars, and roller coasters, we’ll explore how this simple yet genius invention made everything move faster. Buckle up and get ready for a history-sode that keeps on rolling!

Sources for Show Notes:

🏺 The First Wheels in Mesopotamia – Smithsonian Magazine
🚗 How Wheels Transformed Society – BBC History
📜 Ancient Technology & the Wheel – Britannica

Auntie Jo Jo is back with another classic tale. This comes from Hans Christian Anderson. A Queen's son must embark on a journey and his mother provides him with some very solid advice.

Is there really a giant creature lurking in the waters of Loch Ness? In this episode, we dive into the 1,500-year-old mystery of the Loch Ness Monster! From ancient legends and the first recorded sighting to the famous (but fake!) photograph that fooled the world, we’ll explore the science, the myths, and the wild theories about Nessie. Is she a dinosaur, a giant eel, or just a trick of the eye? Grab your diving gear and join Auntie Jo Jo as we uncover the truth!

📜 Saint Columba’s Story – Historic UK
📸 The Fake Photo That Fooled the World – BBC
📡 Sonar and DNA Tests in Loch Ness – National Geographic

This episode Auntie Jo Jo tells a classic tale of the Little Blue engine that gave her all!

This story was written by Watty Piper.

Are you O.K.? Of course you are! You're listening to another History-Sode.

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Let's take a break from Emmy and Ava and step into the mind of Scout, Auntie Jo Jo's dog!

This story was written by Jo Saraceni for this podcast.

Did you know the Kiwi is the official bird of New Zealand?

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It's important to stand up for yourself. It can also be important to stop others from being a bully. We are all different and no one has the right to pick on us just because our shoes aren't brand new!

Emmy struggles with standing up for Ava as a school bully picks on her. She is worried she will be the next target but then she learns that standing up for Ava is the right thing to do!

This story was written by Jo Saraceni for this podcast.

It's raining cats & dogs......but not actual cats and dogs, right?

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Sleepovers can be scary! Going over to a new friend's house and spending the night outside of your own bed. But Emmy and Ava have a blast!

This story was written by Jo Saraceni for this podcast.