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Episode 2 Learning Tales: The Current That Changed the World

Learning Tales | Written by Eve Mendez

⚡ What do a kite, a key, a lemon, and a wild-haired inventor have in common? Electricity—and the story of how it changed everything.

In this electrifying episode of Learning Tales, journey through time with a curious young explorer and their grandfather as they uncover the hidden history of electricity. From Ben Franklin’s stormy experiments to Volta’s first battery, from Faraday’s magnetic revelations to the epic rivalry between Tesla and Edison, discover how one spark ignited a revolution.

Follow the current as it flows through the world’s first power grid, into the bright lights of the Chicago World’s Fair, and onward to the solar-powered future. Along the way, you’ll meet the brilliant minds who dared to ask, What is electricity… and what can it become?

This episode isn’t just about history—it’s about invention, wonder, and the power of asking bold questions.

💡 Perfect for curious minds ages 6–12—and anyone who’s ever flipped a light switch without thinking twice.

Theme: Electricity & Innovation
Featured Scientists: Benjamin Franklin, Alessandro Volta, Michael Faraday, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison
 

🎧 Press play—and let the current flow.

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