First Jigsaw Puzzle Influence: From Tool to Entertainment

Discover the surprising origins of the jigsaw puzzle! We'll peel back the layers on this classic pastime and reveal its little-known history as a serious educational tool. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The original purpose of the very first puzzles.
• How an 18th-century mapmaker changed learning forever.
• The journey of puzzles from the classroom to your living room.
• How the "first puzzles" still influence the ones we do today.

Get ready to see your favorite hobby in a whole new light. Tune in to hear the fascinating story of how a learning tool became a beloved puzzle for all ages.