Moonshot: Apollo 11 and the Pinnacle of the Space Race | The Kids History Podcast Inspired by Billy Joel

After navigating the political turbulence of Nixon’s ‘68 comeback, we lift our eyes to the sky for one of the most unifying and audacious achievements in human history. It’s a single word in Billy Joel’s rapid-fire historical recap, but it represents the culmination of a decade-long cosmic battle: Moonshot. In this episode of History Ignited, we explore the sheer willpower, engineering marvels, and immense bravery that put humanity on the moon. Ignited by Cold War paranoia and championed by J...