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Jan 2025

7m 20s

Fire: The Spark That Changed Everything!

BEDTIME HISTORY

About this episode

Fire changed everything for early humans! In this episode, we’ll learn how people first discovered fire and how it helped them survive. Fire gave them warmth, light, and a way to cook food. It also kept them safe and helped them make new tools. We’ll talk about how fire brought people together and made life better. Come along as we explore the story of how fire started to shape the world we live in today!

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