Dad and Me Love History
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsGet your kid away from screens for a fun fifteen-minutes, answering the big questions in history! Fun for parents too!
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59: The secret missions that made D-Day possible
December 15, 2023 12:59 - 30 minutes - 26.2 MBWe investigate the special operations that occurred ahead of the D-Day landings of over 130,000 Allied troops on the Nazi-controlled beaches of northern France We look at the role of special troops who parachuted into Nazi-occupied France ahead of the D-Day beach landings. With help from a very special expert guest, we focus on a mission for US Army Rangers at a headland near the beaches, called Pointe du Hoc. After the end theme music you’ll find these questions, followed by the outta...
58: A History of Women’s Football
August 02, 2023 11:11 - 23 minutes - 28.4 MBThe history of the women’s game – from China to Britain, the US, Australia and Europe. Released with our recordings from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, we bring you not only the history but the vibes too – all sprinkled with plenty of dad jokes from James! At the end of today’s episode (after our outro theme song), you’ll hear some World Cup extras, a bonus dad joke from James, and an outtake or two. For a broader angle on football today – from powerchair to amputee – and how we try to m...
57. Why is the capital of the USA in Washington? And who was America’s greatest President?
July 08, 2023 02:33 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBToday’s episode comes from Washington DC, where we investigate why the capital was positioned there. And then, for our big question, we debate who wins the title of greatest US President ever! We are delighted to be joined by special guest Patrick Lau, who works for the US government in Washington, has a Masters’ degree in political science and is a history buff! He is also a former high school student whom Dad taught a long, long time ago! At the end of today’s episode (after our outro...
56: Extraordinary people in World War II: how did they cope with the challenges they faced?
April 14, 2023 05:29 - 14 minutes - 18.2 MBToday’s episode comes from the Imperial War Museum, London, where we investigate: Odette, the spy; Roy and Bob’s great escape at sea; Daisy’s story of imprisonment in Hong Kong. We are delighted to be joined by co-host Benji – and we are amazed by how he happens to find his own family history in the museum. At the end of today’s episode (after our outro theme song), you’ll hear the questions (see below) and then the outtakes. Here are some questions to test your listening skills: Whic...
55: The little town that welcomed the world: A ‘COME FROM AWAY’ SPECIAL!
September 10, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 23.7 MBWe are joined by two wonderful guests from the town of Gander in remote Newfoundland, Canada, where locals showed amazing kindness to people from all over the world, following the terrible events of 9/11. We only briefly mention the planes that crashed into the twin towers: we focus on the heart-warming humanity that followed. This true story is sweeping the world through the award-winning musical Come From Away, and we make good use of having attained the rights to the music! Even better,...
54. Why was Elizabeth II never supposed to be Queen
May 28, 2022 06:58 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBOur special guest tells us all about why King George VI was called ‘Bertie’ and why his daughter should never have become Queen! THIS EPISODE IS PARTICULARLY RECOMMENDED AS SUITABLE FOR OUR YOUNGER LISTENERS! In this royally mad episode – which features a record number of majestic jokes – we are joined by a very special guest. Children’s author Susan Webb, who wrote ‘Bertie: The Best Stuttering King’, reveals what you should know about Princess Elizabeth (the current British queen) and w...
53: How can you save history?
March 06, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 18.5 MBListen and learn from a 16-year-old master historian – and hear some incredible interviews! Today we are joined by a very special high school kid: historian Jaxon Hekkenberg. Jaxon is doing remarkable things, teaching us all how we can save history. You’ll hear clips from just a few of the incredible interviews Jaxon has carried out. There are no graphic descriptions – just listen out for incredible stories from veterans from BOTH SIDES of World War II. At the end of today’s episode ther...
52. Why were ordinary families kept prisoner in World War II?
February 06, 2022 05:17 - 22 minutes - 17.4 MBDad and Me investigate ‘internment’ in America, the UK, Australia, Hong Kong and beyond. Internment was when ordinary men, women and children were imprisoned because they – or their parents – were born in an enemy country, and the country they lived in thought they might secretly help the other side. Listen out for our best ‘prison’ jokes! And don’t forget after the end theme song, we’ve got more of the good stuff, including questions and out-takes – and more jokes! Read industry reviews...
51. The Best Dad (and Me) Jokes Ever!
January 01, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 11.7 MBDad & Me Love History presents a New Year Special Episode, where we go back through the archives and play you highlights from our original recordings of Dad (& Me) jokes, from Ancient Romans to African Moors to the invention of cars! This includes some previously unpublished material. Read industry reviews of Dad’s World War II novels, A Chance Kill and The Slightest Chance, at paulletters.com. Available as e-books, as well as in paperback. Dad’s first wartime novel, A Chance Kill, is a lo...
The Best Dad (and Me) Jokes Ever!
January 01, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 11.7 MBDad & Me Love History presents a New Year Special Episode, where we go back through the archives and play you highlights from our original recordings of Dad (& Me) jokes, from Ancient Romans to African Moors to the invention of cars! This includes some previously unpublished material. Read industry reviews of Dad’s World War II novels, A Chance Kill and The Slightest Chance, at paulletters.com. Available as e-books, as well as in paperback. Dad’s first wartime novel, A Chance Kill, is a lo...
50. Is the history of sugar all sweet?
December 06, 2021 09:47 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MBFollowing the origins of sugar takes us around the world, through 10,000 years of sweet but sticky history. Sugar was like oil or gold for a while - so in-demand that people in power got greedy and the powerless suffered as slavery expanded. On the sweeter side, listen out for Dad’s best bad Dad jokes yet! Do let us know (via Facebook/Twitter/Instagram) why it is particularly Norwegians who like to put sugar on their pillow – and listen all the way to the outtakes for bonus jokes! How ar...
Veterans Day Special Re-release
November 01, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 18.8 MBWhy poppies? What’s the Last Post? [HINT: it’s nothing to do with sending mail before Christmas!] Why keep remembering a battle your side loses? What does ANZAC mean? This re-release of a special extended episode is a lot more serious than our usual fun-filled shows, but there’s lots to learn for kids and adults! We talk to veterans about Veterans Day/Remembrance Day/ANZAC Day. We go to an ANZAC service in Australia, where World War One is particularly remembered. Then we go to Hong Kon...
49. The Cold War: when, what, why and how?
October 04, 2021 04:52 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBWe investigate the Cold War: when did it happen? What happened during the Cold War? Why did it happen? And how? Between the USA and the USSR, things were very cold, whereas over in Korea and Vietnam things got hot-hot-hot! Listen out in the extras for James's Cold War joke - did Dad understand it? After the outtakes, there's a bonus couple of minutes about who invented the 'cold war' - we discover the famous writer who invented the term and predicted the future! Here are some QUESTIONS t...
The Cold War: when, what, why and how?
October 04, 2021 04:52 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBWe investigate the Cold War: when did it happen? What happened during the Cold War? Why did it happen? And how? Between the USA and the USSR, things were very cold, whereas over in Korea and Vietnam things got hot-hot-hot! Listen out in the extras for James's Cold War joke - did Dad understand it? After the outtakes, there's a bonus couple of minutes about who invented the 'cold war' - we discover the famous writer who invented the term and predicted the future! Here are some QUESTIONS t...
48. Who Invented Cars?
September 06, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 14.1 MBThe invention of the car made a major change in the way people got around. We discover that the history of the car goes back to Leonardo and that electric cars have been around for ages! James brings you his research on the history of electric cars, and you'll hear his best car jokes! How are some questions to see how well you understood today’s episode: Over 500 years ago, who made designs for a mechanical, wind-up car? What was built first: a steam-powered car or the Eiffel Tower? I...
47. When, where and how did the Paralympic Games begin?
August 02, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 13 MBAhead of the para events at Tokyo 2020 (in 2021), we investigate the history of the Paralympic Games. Our special Paralympian guest is two-time swimming medalist Peter Hill. Long before it became a Paralympic sport, Peter was also involved in the early development of murderball (yes, that’s a real sport), and he’s dabbled in many more para-sports. How are some questions for after you listen to today’s episode: What’s my favourite Paralympic sport? What does the Greek word “para” mean? ...
46. The Olympic Games: why did they start, stop and restart?
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 12.8 MBToday, we’re looking at why the Ancient Olympic Games began and why – after many centuries – they were stopped. And why, over 1,500 years after being stopped, did they restart? We are delighted to be joined by Mark Selleck from the hit podcast series Casting through Ancient Greece. Mark digs deep to unearth the truth behind the ancient Olympic Games, and James and Dad – who once visited the Olympics Museum in Switzerland – bring us more up-to-date. And we have gold medal-winning jokes fr...
45. Secret codes in World War II: what did it take to break them?
May 30, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 15 MBToday, we’re looking at how the Allied side – that includes the US, UK and Australia – broke the enemy’s secret codes during World War II. We see how Alan Turing and General MacArthur were central to wartime code-breaking, on different sides of the world. We are joined by a special guest, author David Dufty, who wrote ‘The Code Breakers of Central Bureau’ and ‘Radio Girl’. And we have Dad’s best Dad jokes about spies! Here are some questions to see how well you understood today’s episode: ...
44. Hamilton and the American Revolution PART II – the one where we play lots of music and explain what it means
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 20.9 MBPlease share this episode with friends who need Dad & Me & Hamilton the hip-hop musical in their life! The production company behind Hamilton the musical has given us the soundtrack and the full rights to use it – so you’ll hear some big numbers in this episode. You’ll also hear what you can learn about history from a hip-hop musical that treats its audience as the intelligent beings that our listeners are! There are some big plot spoilers in here – but no worse than if you simply listen t...
43. The American Revolution: Does the Hamilton musical get its history right? (Pt I)
April 05, 2021 04:07 - 20 minutes - 15.7 MBPart I of two episodes about America’s fight for independence from Britain. We investigate how the hit musical Hamilton is teaching us history – but is it accurate? And we have James’s best American history jokes. Next month, Part II will be a bumper episode - we have secured the rights to use full songs from Hamilton :) So, we will take a close look at what we can learn from them about history. How are some questions to see how well you understand today’s episode: What does “democra...
42. How did Britain accidentally-on-purpose take over India?
March 01, 2021 04:28 - 21 minutes - 16.8 MBWe get to India by looking at the origins of Empire, Elizabeth I’s Muslim friends and England v Britain In investigating why and how the English (later, the British) got involved in India, we discover how a bit of charm and a trading company can spread an empire – all backed with brute force. We enjoy a side-track into a headless Mary and how England most definitely does not equal Britain. And you’ll find answers to the best homemade jokes like “Which country’s empire tastes best at Christma...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!
February 19, 2021 02:25 - 2 minutes - 2.87 MBWe are celebrating our third birthday today! Here, we are re-releasing our first ever published recording - a Season 1 Teaser! Later, we will re-release our first ever radio interview :)
41. Why was Princess Elizabeth the girl who should never become Queen?
February 01, 2021 07:26 - 27 minutes - 21.7 MBWe investigate why Princess Elizabeth’s sister sent her to prison with the aim of executing the future Elizabeth I. Find out how portraits can say "I'm a mighty goddess!" and discover the coolest way to reply to a marriage proposal that you don’t want. This episode is all about the smart, charming and cunning girl-power of a princess who they said could never become Queen. Definition: You'll hear about 'Traitor's Gate', and if the word 'traitor' is new to you, it means someone who has swi...
40. Did any animals ever win a war?
January 04, 2021 05:56 - 20 minutes - 15.5 MBWe investigate which animals did the most to win a war. We don’t just mean animals that helped a bit – we mean animals who win a war. We don’t give up until we find some amazing animal winners! And James brings us his best animal Dad Jokes! (Are they still “Dad Jokes” if they’re all James’s jokes?!) Here are 6 questions to see how well you were listening: What was the main task pigeons did during wars? Name different tasks that dogs did during wars Why were cats useful on naval ship...
39. The French Revolution: When, why and so what?
December 08, 2020 22:47 - 20 minutes - 15.2 MBWe investigate a queen who wore a large ship in her hair, meet a king who made tables and we learn history from musicals! Wanna be Marie Antoinette? Get your chocolate chef to make you a hot chocolate, shove a two-foot-long ship in your hair and tell everyone who can’t afford bread to eat cake! (And, without even trying, you’ll learn all about ‘cause’ and ‘consequence’.) You’ll also hear a trailer for Mark Selleck’s podcast series, Casting Through Ancient Greece, which is aimed at the...
Remembrance Day/Veterans' Day Special Re-release
November 10, 2020 02:33 - 26 minutes - 19.1 MBIn a re-release for November 11 Remembrance Day, this special extended episode was recorded over several years and then released in April 2019. It's a lot more serious than our usual fun-filled shows, but there’s lots to learn for kids and adults! And if you know a teacher who could use this episode, please share it with them – and with any other friends. We go to an ANZAC service in Australia, where World War One is particularly remembered. Then we go to Remembrance Day in Hong Kong, whic...
38. Ancient Greece: What made the Spartans the greatest warriors of the ancient world?
November 07, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 13.8 MBWe go back around 2,500 years to the time of the Ancient Greek Empire. But as we’re not experts on Ancient Greece - in fact, Dad’s poor knowledge of Ancient Greece has always been his Achilles' elbow – we are joined by an expert guest. We discover why kids were taught to steal, and we explain why people run a marathon today. And the episode comes to a climax with the Spartans last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae – as depicted in the movie 300., and (kinda) Star Wars: Rogue One. Many tha...
37: Why did the USA go to war in Vietnam? (And why didn’t they win?)
October 03, 2020 07:20 - 21 minutes - 16.1 MBParents, don’t worry, this episode is completely safe from gore and death. The only thing you need to be concerned about is whether you can keep up with your kids as they gain an understanding of communism, dominoes and the causes of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War.You'll need to listen carefully so you can play to win in the Gorillas vs. Guerrillas game! Many thanks to special guest co-host Cooper Broxup! Another first on this show is the trailer for a history podcast, aimed more...
36. Who started World War I?
September 04, 2020 22:29 - 16 minutes - 12.6 MBWe look at why each of the major countries joined in the war and why so many people thought going to war was a good idea. And some of those soldiers were kids – listen to see if you’re older than the youngest kids who fought in a world war! Find out more at https://www.dadandmelovehistory.com/ Read industry reviews of Dad’s World War II novels, A Chance Kill and The Slightest Chance, at paulletters.com. Available on Kindle, as well as in paperback. Dad’s first wartime novel, A Chance Kil...
35. How to make money
August 03, 2020 06:23 - 19 minutes - 15.1 MBWe find out all about the first civilisations in history to invent money. And Ed Washington, from Australia's greatest money-making mint, tells us how to make money! Find out more at https://www.dadandmelovehistory.com/ Read industry reviews of Dad’s World War II novels, A Chance Kill and The Slightest Chance, at paulletters.com. Available on Kindle, as well as in paperback. Dad’s first wartime novel, A Chance Kill, is a love-story/thriller based on real events in Poland, Paris, London a...
34. The craziest soldier in history?
July 04, 2020 01:04 - 17 minutes - 13.5 MBAlongside special guest presenter Annie Foley, we investigate the amazing life of a soldier who fought in three continents, from his teenage years through to his 60s. For images of the people and events we talk about, go to https://www.dadandmelovehistory.com/ Read industry reviews of Dad’s World War II novels, A Chance Kill and The Slightest Chance, at paulletters.com. Available on Kindle, as well as in paperback. Dad’s first wartime novel, A Chance Kill, is a love-story/thriller based ...
33. Africa invaded Europe! Where, when, why & how?
June 06, 2020 01:13 - 14 minutes - 10.7 MBWe investigate where, when, why and how? And when you hear our jokes, will you be shouting MOOR! MOOR! MOOR!? For images of the people and events we talk about, go to dadandmelovehistory.com Here are some questions to see if you were listening: When did the Moors invade Spain? Why did the Moors invade? What were the crusades? Which Christians leaders became King and Queen of all of Spain? When were the Moors forced out of Spain? Which episode numbers should WW2 fans check out?...
32. Why were black Americans separated from white and how did things change?
May 02, 2020 03:06 - 19 minutes - 14 MBWe see how great speeches and peaceful protest marchers can make big changes in the world, particularly in America in the 1950s and 1960s. For images of the people and events we talk about, go to dadandmelovehistory.com Read industry reviews of Dad’s new World War II Asia-Pacific novel, The Slightest Chance, at paulletters.com. It’s now out on Kindle for US$6.99, as well as in paperback. So is Dad’s first wartime novel, A Chance Kill, a love-story/thriller based on real events in Poland,...
31. What was the most dangerous medieval weapon?
April 04, 2020 06:12 - 23 minutes - 18 MB(This is NOT a gory episode!) We visit an enormous medieval weapons store in some bloke’s back garden. We hang with “The Company of the Dagger” and talk to knights and weapons-builders as they make the largest medieval weapon of them all. You’ll find out where the word “freelancer” comes from and you’ll hear our latest knight and Fort-nite jokes! You’ll find images of all the weapons we discuss on this Medieval Warfare web-page. Read industry reviews of Dad’s new World War II Asia...
30. Ned Kelly v Billy the Kid: who wins?
March 07, 2020 04:18 - 22 minutes - 16.5 MBWARNING – in this pod you will hear about gunfights and people getting shot and killed. It was all 150 years ago, but very young kids might not want to hear about it. Most of our episodes are for everyone, and we will return to a lighter topic next month, with something for kids of all ages. We give you all you need to know about Billy the Kid and Ned Kelly, from how they became outlaws at such young ages through to their unhappy endings (without graphic details). By the way, if you visi...
29. How a Jewish family survived Nazi Germany
February 08, 2020 07:31 - 21 minutes - 16.5 MBThis is Andy Factor’s survival story. And, Parents, yes, he is related to Max. And being related to Hollywood’s top makeup artist saved Andy’s life – and the lives of his brother, sister, mother and father. Andy – who was originally called Abraham - and his family get out just in time and begin new lives in Australia. If you missed last week’s episode, check it out – Andy told us all about his experiences at school in Nazi Germany. And the time when two Jewish boys – Andy his brother – tri...
28. Why did Hitler and the Nazis hate Jewish people?
February 01, 2020 03:15 - 25 minutes - 19.6 MBOur mission here is to help kids increase their awareness of a difficult issue but without causing nightmares. In the intro, we do go as far as to say that the Nazis killed six million Jews – because to ignore or deny that only helps Nazis. After that, we play safe. But, yes, this episode may be more relevant to older kids more than the 5-year-olds (who should definitely check out our first 19 episodes, at least – James was only 6 when we started recording material!). And if you want to kn...
27. Who was the greatest Native American in history?
December 06, 2019 22:00 - 18 minutes - 13.8 MBDad & Me play Native American Trumps! This episode introduces the biggest names from Native American History. So get on your Crazy Horse, and get ready for a battle of trumps! We select categories from our homemade cards, like “BEST NAME” or “BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACED AS A CHILD” or “MOST AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT”. The cards will be shuffled and could throw up matches that you won’t find anywhere else – maybe Pocahontas v Sacagawea! Or Sitting Bull versus Geronimo! Please forgive us for mispron...
26. Was General MacArthur’s greatest achievement in WW2 or in the Korean War?
November 02, 2019 01:02 - 24 minutes - 18.4 MBDad & Me go to MacArthur’s WW2 headquarters to meet a man who knew him General Douglas MacArthur was one of the greatest generals in history. Join us in this extended episode at MacArthur’s World War II headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, which is now the MacArthur Museum Brisbane. We meet Ron Rees and Paul Douchet, who guide us through MacArthur’s achievements in World War II, the Korean War and in peace-building. Read industry reviews of Dad’s new World War II Asia-Pacific novel, The ...
25. Who was the greatest explorer in history?
October 05, 2019 01:00 - 16 minutes - 12.5 MBWith help from kids at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, we investigate the golden age of exploring, in the Middle Ages. We’ll find out about some famous explorers, and maybe one or two you don’t know. And discover how to choose good websites for research. Yawn alert, kids! – Adults, you’ll also hear about Dad’s new wartime novel (see paulletters.com for details). Different people have different opinions about who the greatest explorer is – why don’t you tell us what you think on Inst...
24. Why isnt Sydney the capital of Australia?
September 01, 2019 03:01 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MBSydney maybe Australia’s most famous city, and it may be its greatest city ( - Melbourne folk wouldn’t say so! - ), but it’s not Australia’s capital city. Instead, a sheep farm became the capital of Australia. We find out why. Yawn alert, kids! – you’ll also hear about Dad’s new wartime novel (see paulletters.com for details). Questions for after you’ve listened: Admiral Zheng might have been the first person from a different continent to visit Australia. Which country was Admiral Zheng...
Taster - if you're new to Dad & Me, start here!
August 29, 2019 05:52 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBWe’ve gathered a lot of new listeners recently, so here are some highlights to help them catch-up. Despite the costs (website/hosting), Dad and Me will keep making new episodes if you help us to grow our audience! A new episode – about a special capital city – is coming your way this weekend! We’re going monthly, so on the first weekend of each month we will drop into your podcast app – if you have subscribed (for free, of course). Please rate and review us wherever you get podcasts. L...
23. Who invented computers?
July 06, 2019 23:38 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBWe examine amazing Islamic robot clock, Leonardo’s calculator and World War II super-spy computers! We then come right into the twenty-first century with the unknown* company that sold more computers than any other. [*Unknown to youngsters] You’ll also hear about Dad’s new novel – go to paulletters.com for details. We are going to take a break for our holidays, but we’ll be back soon! Questions for after you’ve listened: What was the name of the calculating machine that they had in ...
22. Was King Tutankhamun’s Dad Loopy?
June 25, 2019 00:39 - 17 minutes - 12.7 MBThis episode involves ancient treasures, Mummy jokes and – GROSS ALERT!!! – brothers and sisters marrying each other! For more about Malayna and her kids’ book, see malaynaevans.com. Special shout out to Soren, who gives us more Ancient Egyptian jokes! Questions for after you’ve listened: How many thousands of years ago was Tutankhamun Egypt’s pharaoh? What was inside Tutankhamun’s tomb? Which city did Tutankhamun move the capital city back to after his dad had moved it away? In w...
21. What does D-Day Mean?
June 07, 2019 10:52 - 20 minutes - 16 MBWe talk inflatable tanks, beaches’ code names and double agents. And find out why the town Dad is from was important in D-Day. Questions for after you’ve listened: What does the ‘D’ in D-Day stand for? What year did D-Day happen? True or false: D-Day was the beginning of pushing Hitler’s troops out of France and beyond? Which countries were known as the Allies? Name as many as you can. Can you name the 5 codenames the Allies gave the 5 beaches they were landing at? Why did the A...
20. What are Veterans/Remembrance/ANZAC Days and why are they important?
April 20, 2019 21:33 - 25 minutes - 31.4 MBThis special extended episode is a tad more serious than our usual fun-filled shows, but there’s lots to learn for kids and adults! And if you know a teacher who could use this episode, please share it with them – and with any other friends. We go to an ANZAC service in Australia, where World War One is particularly remembered. Then we go to Hong Kong, which was invaded during World War Two, so remembrance there focuses on that era. We then return to Australia for our interview with Major ...
19. Ancient Egypt: Crazy or Cool?
April 07, 2019 03:35 - 20 minutes - 25.3 MBOur special guests, Egyptologist and author Malayna Evans, and her daughter Soren, also take us inside the Pyramids and tell us all about tree goddesses, cat lovers and looking good in the afterlife. And they reveal that the most famous ‘Egyptian’ of them all isn’t even Egyptian! For more on Malayna’s children’s book, click: Jagger Jones and the Mummy’s Ankh. Watch out for crazy magic spells, giant crocodiles and killer scorpions! And checkout our webpage for images we talk about today. ...
18. Was Picasso a Genius?
March 22, 2019 22:00 - 16 minutes - 18.3 MB“It takes a long time to become young” - listen out for James’ top Picasso quotations scattered throughout the pod. And checkout our webpage for images of the artworks we talk about today. Often, Dad & Me find cultural experts who can’t wait to get their voice broadcast around the world on our podcast. In this episode, listen out for when that doesn’t happen! Questions for after you’ve listened come right at the end, after the outtakes… Questions for after you’ve listened: Pablo Picas...
17. What was it like to be an Aztec kid?
March 09, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 23.1 MBJames investigates whether the Aztecs invented anything a kid might like today. And we find out about the ultimate sacrifice – WARNING, HISTORY IS PRETTY SCARY. We spare you the details, but - just in case - we include suggestions of how to deal with squeamish grown-ups! Questions for after you’ve listened come right at the end, after the outtakes… LISTEN HERE Questions for after you’ve listened: What is the Aztec name for Mexico City? The Aztecs believed that there would be a sign ...
16. Why did the Vikings stop being vicious?
February 23, 2019 01:00 - 17 minutes - 21.1 MBFirst, we’ll look at what being a Viking was all about, like raiding, exploring and finding America! Then we’ll investigate, why did the Vikings stopped being Vikings? Questions for after you’ve listened are below and can be heard right at the end, after the out-takes. Questions for after you’ve listened: Name 3 countries of today where Vikings came from: What does the word “Viking” mean? About how many years before Columbus did the Vikings reach North America? Name some Europea...