Who, When, Wow!

What was it really like to be a Viking? In this episode of Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition, Carly Q sets sail into one of history's most adventurous eras: the Viking Age. From massive longships cutting across the ocean to legendary explorers traveling farther than most people thought possible, Carly investigates the facts behind the myths and discovers what life was actually like for these famous seafarers. This mystery of history for kids is packed with time-travel adventure, laugh-out-loud moments, and surprising discoveries that'll have curious kids and their grown-ups seeing Vikings in a whole new way. If you love history podcasts for kids that blend critical thinking with big laughs, this one is a must-listen.Carly Q—junior analyst at The Bureau of Universal Time Travel Historical Exploration Department (B.U.T.T.H.E.D)—doesn't let a few historical misconceptions get in the way of a good investigation. Armed with her trusty fact-finding device H-D.A.D. and a lot of curiosity, she heads back to the Viking Age to uncover the truth. Did Vikings really wear horned helmets? How far did they travel? And what do they have to do with the Bluetooth symbol on your phone? Carly Q is on the case.Along the way, she'll climb aboard a Viking longship, try her hand at the ancient game of knucklebones (with less-than-impressive results), and learn about King Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson, the Viking ruler whose name still pops up on phones and speakers around the world. Between rough seas, rowdy crowds, and a few embarrassing bone-dropping moments, this journey is anything but smooth sailing.Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition is the award-winning history podcast for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World. Each episode, host Carly Ciarrocchi brings Carly Q to life as she travels through time on her lunch break to investigate history's biggest unsolved mysteries and most fascinating historical stories—from ancient civilizations to legendary explorers to mysterious disappearances. It's the kind of show that turns curious kids into time-traveling detectives, one mystery at a time.Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/join-www and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events, all while supporting our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world!This episode of Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition is the perfect history podcast for kids and families, full of time-travel adventure, and a deep dive into the mysteries of the Viking Age.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is still one of the greatest unsolved heists in American history. Carly and Company travel back to the Pacific Northwest in the late 80s to investigate how one man could make off with hundreds of thousands of dollars, hijack an airplane and then just vanish! But first Carly has to make it through a BUTTHED “performance review.” Originally aired 2/21/24.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lewis and Carly cross paths with two other VERY familiar science explorers/podcast hosts while investigating the Arctic mystery of the legendary Yeti! Originally aired 9/18/24.Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone is excited about the solar eclipse! The whole Bureau is in full celebration mode, but Carly takes it to another level by traveling back in time to Anatolia to learn about one of the most famous solar events in History! Originally aired 2/7/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What exactly DID happen to the dinosaurs? How and why did they go extinct? Nibbles, Carly and Lewis go WAY back in time to tackle this one, and they see it all: Volcanos, meteors, and a new “friend” named “Rex”... Originally aired 1/10/24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.