Let's Learn About...
220 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsLet’s Learn About… is a fun, educational, general knowledge podcast that teaches you things you probably didn't need to know, but we're going to teach them to you anyway!
Each episode, we’ll learn about a new topic and then share some resources if you want to learn more. Some of our favourite topics are history, mythology, film & TV, and space. We also have a monthly series all about D&D.
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#129 - 5 Discoveries & Inventions Incorrectly Credited to the Wrong People
August 17, 2022 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.2 MBSince history began, humans have made astonishing discoveries or invented things that have changed the world. But unfortunately, these important discoveries and inventions are not always credited to the right people. In this episode, Charlotte takes a deep-dive into 5 scientific and cultural discoveries and inventions that have been incorrectly attributed to the wrong person, including the theory of evolution, the discovery of dinosaurs, and the invention of the board game Monopoly. --- ...
#128 - The Pied Piper of Hamelin: True Story or Medieval Folklore?
August 10, 2022 13:54 - 32 minutes - 21.8 MBWe're back with more dark tales and folklore... but is this one really just a folk tale, or did it really happen? Most of us have probably heard of the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, either through the famous poem by Robert Browning or the version of the story written by Michael Morpurgo. But in this episode, Ellie tells the story written by our favourite gritty writing duo – the Brothers Grimm. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode...
#127 - Let's Learn About D&D: Stranger Things Monsters in D&D
August 03, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBStranger Things has taken the world by storm with its fourth season, and one of the reasons we love it so much is because of the influence D&D has on the show. But how much are the Stranger Things monsters actually inspired by their D&D counterparts? How similar, or wildly different, are they? In this episode, Charlotte compares the Stranger Things vs D&D versions of the Demogorgon, Mind Flayer, and the terrifying Vecna. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com,...
#127 - D&D: 'Stranger Things' Monsters in the Show vs. D&D Lore
August 03, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBStranger Things has taken the world by storm with its fourth season, and one of the reasons we love it so much is because of the influence D&D has on the show. But how much are the Stranger Things monsters actually inspired by their D&D counterparts? How similar, or wildly different, are they? In this episode, Charlotte compares the Stranger Things vs D&D versions of the Demogorgon, Mind Flayer, and the terrifying Vecna. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com,...
#126 - Tips for Reducing the Stress of Renting & First-Time Buying
July 27, 2022 14:57 - 1 hour - 48 MBLast year, we talked about our tips living alone for the first time, but a lot has changed since then - Charlotte moved to another part of the country, and Ellie bought her first property! In this episode, we share some of our tips, speaking from experience, to make renting and first-time buying as stress-free as possible. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. Yo...
#125 - LGBTQ+ Representation in Heartstopper, Our Flag Means Death & Stranger Things (with Charly Bristow)
July 20, 2022 16:52 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBWe've got another rather large episode for you today! We're joined again by our friend Charly to discuss LGBTQ+ representation in some of our favourite TV shows that have come out this year: Heartstopper, Our Flag Means Death, and we also touch upon Stranger Things. We talk about why we love the shows so much, how the queer representation is done so well (or not so well), and generally just fangirl about our favourite shows for a bit! --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learn...
#124 - Let's Learn About D&D: Choosing Your Class (Part 2)
July 02, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis is part 2 of this episode - please listen to the previous episode to hear part 1! In this episode, we continue talking about D&D classes! Whether it's a sneaky rogue, a fist-swinging barbarian, or a charming bard, we tell you everything you need to know about the classes of D&D, including the stats, the details, and some inspiration to create a character for each of them. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list...
#124 - D&D: Choosing Your Character's Class (Part 2)
July 02, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis is part 2 of this episode - please listen to the previous episode to hear part 1! In this episode, we continue talking about D&D classes! Whether it's a sneaky rogue, a fist-swinging barbarian, or a charming bard, we tell you everything you need to know about the classes of D&D, including the stats, the details, and some inspiration to create a character for each of them. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list...
#123 - Let's Learn About D&D: Choosing Your Class (Part 1)
June 29, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.3 MBWe're returning to the world of Dungeons and Dragons for another episode in our series for beginners, by beginners! This time, we're talking about classes! Whether it's a sneaky rogue, a fist-swinging barbarian, or a charming bard, we tell you everything you need to know about the classes of D&D, including the stats, the details, and some inspiration to create a character for each of them. Note: We ended up talking for SO long that we're splitting the episode into two - come back on Saturd...
#123 - D&D: Choosing Your Character's Class (Part 1)
June 29, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.3 MBWe're returning to the world of Dungeons and Dragons for another episode in our series for beginners, by beginners! This time, we're talking about classes! Whether it's a sneaky rogue, a fist-swinging barbarian, or a charming bard, we tell you everything you need to know about the classes of D&D, including the stats, the details, and some inspiration to create a character for each of them. Note: We ended up talking for SO long that we're splitting the episode into two - come back on Saturd...
#122 - Homosexuality in the Animal Kingdom (Pride Month #8)
June 22, 2022 20:31 - 35 minutes - 23.9 MBIn our final episode of Pride Month, Ellie talks about homosexuality (and bisexuality) in the animal kingdom, from gay swans mating for life to actual male dolphin orgies. (Yes, really.) It proves once and for all that homosexuality is not just a human thing, and it's everywhere in nature! (Warning for explicit chats about animals having sex. I mean, it's basically what this episode is all about.) --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode...
#121 - The Origins of Gender-Neutral Pronouns (Pride Month #7)
June 15, 2022 21:43 - 41 minutes - 27.6 MBAs trans and non-binary identities—and the alternative pronouns that come along with them—are becoming more common, some people are still hung up over the fact that language is changing, despite the fact these changes have been happening over the last few hundred years. In this episode, we cover the history of gender-neutral pronouns, what pronouns are and why we should respect them, and some frequently asked questions you might have about using them. --- Where to Find Us: Head to o...
#120 - Queer Botany: Horticultural Symbolism Within the LGBTQ+ Community (Pride Month #6)
June 08, 2022 21:50 - 45 minutes - 30.7 MBFlowers always hold meaning, and while most people know the red rose is a symbol of romance and the four-leaf clover is for good luck, there are a whole array of floral symbols that reference LGBTQ+ identities! In this episode, Ellie takes us through some of the biggest botanic symbols adopted by the LGBTQ+ community, including violets, pansies and lavender. We also talk a bit about our own identities and what the word 'queer' means to us personally. --- Where to Find Us: Head to ...
#119 - A Brief History of LGBTQ+ Young Adult Literature (Pride Month #5)
June 05, 2022 16:39 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIt's officially Pride Month! In the first special Pride Month episode of 2022, Charlotte dives into one of her favourite things: queer YA literature. When was the first LGBTQ+ young adult book published, and how have they grown since? Content warnings: bullying, bigotry, suicide, homophobia --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. You can also follow us on Instagr...
#118 - Blackbeard: The Real Story of Edward Teach
May 18, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 36.9 MBFans of the HBO Max show Our Flag Means Death will appreciate this episode! Ellie talks about the life of one of the most famous pirates in history: Edward Teach, more commonly known as Blackbeard. It's safe to say, he fit one heck of a life of piracy in just two short years! --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter ...
#117 - The Science of Time Travel: Is Time Travel Possible?
May 11, 2022 22:17 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBGet ready for a bucket full of physics, because it's time to talk about time travel and Einstein's theory of relativity! Is it possible, or will it be possible in our future, for us to time travel? What's the science behind it? Find out the answers in this episode. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnabou...
#116 - Let's Learn About D&D: Choosing Your Race
May 04, 2022 22:05 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBThis is another episode in our D&D series, where we teach you things about Dungeons & Dragons for beginners, by beginners! In this one, we talk about races that you can play, from noble elves and rugged dwarves to huge half-orcs and humble humans. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod. Support us ...
#116 - D&D: Choosing Your Character's Race
May 04, 2022 22:05 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBThis is another episode in our D&D series, where we teach you things about Dungeons & Dragons for beginners, by beginners! In this one, we talk about races that you can play, from noble elves and rugged dwarves to huge half-orcs and humble humans. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod. Support us ...
Let's Learn About D&D: Choosing Your Race
May 04, 2022 22:05 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBThis is another episode in our D&D series, where we teach you things about Dungeons & Dragons for beginners, by beginners! In this one, we talk about races that you can play, from noble elves and rugged dwarves to huge half-orcs and humble humans. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod. Support u...
#115 - Liv Albert on Greek Mythology, Colonialist Museum Collections, and the Accuracy of Disney's Hercules
April 27, 2022 21:12 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIn this episode, we're so excited to be joined by Liv Albert, host of Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! and author of two books! We managed to cram so many topics into one hour, including: How we need to look at Greek mythology, especially translations of the original texts, through a critical lens The ethical issues surrounding colonialism in (mostly British) museum collections How the accuracy of Disney's Hercules is actually quite good You can find Liv at mythsbaby.com, and @mythsbaby o...
#114 - The Eventful Life of US Founding Father Gouverneur Morris
April 13, 2022 15:27 - 36 minutes - 24.2 MBHave you heard of Gouverneur Morris? We hadn't either - but he was actually one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, and he had a surprisingly odd and eventful life! Ellie tells his story, including some of the ways he was instrumental in the development of the US Constitution and of the US in general, as we know it today. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this ep...
#113 - Etymology: 11 Words with Interesting Origins
April 05, 2022 19:22 - 26 minutes - 17.5 MBCharlotte explains into the etymology—a.k.a. the interesting language origins—of 11 random words: avocado, cappuccino, disaster, handicap, salary, nightmare, sandwich, quarantine, groggy, clue, and shambles. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod. Support us on Patreon: Want to help support ...
#112 - Let's Learn About D&D: Exploring Your Own Identity Through D&D (with Rosiee Thor)
March 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBWe're so excited about this episode, because it's our first LLA D&D episode where we're interviewing a guest all about their D&D experiences! We chat to Rosiee Thor, a YA sci-fi/fantasy author, all about the time she used D&D as a way to explore her own non-binary identity, and how it was the most rewarding experience for her. We also chat about what it's like to be a full-time author alongside playing D&D as a hobby, and Rosiee shares her tips for first-time players. --- Where to Fi...
#112 - D&D: Exploring Your Own Identity Through D&D (with Rosiee Thor)
March 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBWe're so excited about this episode, because it's our first LLA D&D episode where we're interviewing a guest all about their D&D experiences! We chat to Rosiee Thor, a YA sci-fi/fantasy author, all about the time she used D&D as a way to explore her own non-binary identity, and how it was the most rewarding experience for her. We also chat about what it's like to be a full-time author alongside playing D&D as a hobby, and Rosiee shares her tips for first-time players. --- Where to Fi...
#111 - Narmer & the First Dynasty of Ancient Egypt (with Linde Boon)
March 21, 2022 19:05 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBPrevious LLA guest Linde joins us again for another guest episode! This time, she's telling us all about the pharaohs of the first dynasty of Ancient Egypt, starting with Narmer way back in the year 3159 BC. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod. Support us on Patreon: Want to help support the ...
#110 - Superstitions at Sea: Good Luck, Bad Luck & Death Omens for Pirates and Sailors
March 14, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26 MBBecause of the dangers faced by sailors and fishermen, there are countless superstitions around safety and luck on the sea. While most no longer apply, we do wonder if some of them still linger in the back of some sailors’ minds... In this episode, Ellie takes us through some signs of good luck, bad luck, and even omens of death for sailors and pirates. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources ...
#109 - Let's Learn About D&D: Character Creation & Character Sheets
March 10, 2022 21:15 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBThis episode of Let’s Learn About D&D is all about characters and how to create them! We share our own characters that we’re currently playing and how our character creation processes differed. We then share some helpful tips on creating your own well-rounded characters. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @lea...
#109 - D&D: Character Creation & Character Sheets
March 10, 2022 21:15 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBThis episode of Let’s Learn About D&D is all about characters and how to create them! We share our own characters that we’re currently playing and how our character creation processes differed. We then share some helpful tips on creating your own well-rounded characters. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @lea...
#108 - International Women’s Day: Paving the Way to Gender Equality
March 07, 2022 22:42 - 50 minutes - 32.8 MBMarch 8th is International Women's Day, so in this episode, Charlotte covers the history of IWD, outlines some of the stats that show how far away we still are from global gender equality, and shares the story of 4 inspirational women who paved the way to the rights we have today (even if there is still a long way to go!). --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources used to research this episode. You ...
#107 - 7 National Trust Properties That Have an LGBTQ+ History
February 28, 2022 22:10 - 46 minutes - 30.2 MBWhat is more British than the National Trust? And whilst we celebrate pride month during July on this podcast, in the UK it’s actually celebrated in February. So why not celebrate them both in one episode?! Ellie talks about 7 National Trust properties that were once owned and loved by prominent LGBTQ+ figures throughout history, including Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a li...
#106 - Welsh Folklore: The Legend of the Red Dragon (Why is There a Dragon on the Welsh Flag?)
February 14, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21 MBIn a couple of weeks (March 1st), the people of Wales will celebrate St David's Day, so it's finally time for some more Welsh mythology on this podcast! Charlotte tells the legend of the red dragon and how the tale has differed over the centuries, and also covers the history of why the Welsh flag has a red dragon on it. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources. You can also follow us on Instagram a...
#105 - The Queen's Platinum Jubilee: How the UK is Celebrating
February 07, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 23.9 MBOn 6th February this year, Queen Elizabeth II will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. In this episode, Ellie talks about how the UK will be celebrating this summer, and some other monarchs from around the world that have reigned just a little bit longer! --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes and see a list of links and resources! You can also follow us on Instagram a...
#104 - Let's Learn About D&D: An Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons
January 31, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 39.4 MBWe're so excited to launch our new series, Let's Learn About D&D! We'll be sharing all sorts of tips and discussions about D&D for beginners, by beginners. In this first episode, we cover: What D&D is, how to play, and how we started playing it ourselves How we learned to play by watching things like Dimension 20 and Critical Roll How playing on a virtual tabletop like Roll20 is perfect for beginners ...and more! Next time, we'll be talking about character creation, character sheets,...
New Podcast Series: Let's Learn About D&D! (Announcement Episode)
January 28, 2022 22:50 - 8 minutes - 5.51 MBEep, we're so excited to announce that we're starting a new monthly series on this podcast all about the tabletop roleplaying game D&D! We'll be bringing you all sorts of tips and discussions for beginners, by beginners. In this short announcement episode, we talk about the series, why we're doing it, and what it'll involve. Look out for our first episode of Let's Learn About D&D on 31st January! --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode ...
#103 - Divorced, Beheaded, Died: the Real Story of Henry VIII’s Six Wives
January 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBWe love awesome women of history on this podcast, so in this episode, we're covering not just one, but six! This is the in-depth story of Henry VIII and his six wives: Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Katherine Parr, and how their marriages to Henry changed Britain forever. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes, see a list of links and resources, and watch the uncut video vers...
#102 - Norse Mythology: The Lay of Thrym (Thor's Wedding Day)
January 17, 2022 20:15 - 26 minutes - 17.3 MBEllie ventures into Norse mythology for this episode: she tells the story called The Lay of Thrym, otherwise known as Thor's Wedding Day. How far will Thor go when his precious hammer goes missing? It might somehow end up with him in a wedding dress... --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes, see a list of links and resources, and watch the uncut video version of this episode! You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @lear...
#101 - Birthdays: Why We Celebrate Them & Traditions Around the World
January 10, 2022 20:02 - 53 minutes - 34.2 MBIt's exactly halfway between Charlotte and Ellie's birthdays at the time of this episode going live, so to celebrate that, Charlotte talks about the history of celebrating birthdays in the first place, and shares some fun birthday traditions from around the world. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes, see a list of links and resources, and watch the uncut video version of this episode! You can also follow us on Instagram and Twit...
#100 - 100 Fun Facts to Celebrate 100 Episodes!
January 03, 2022 19:46 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBWe've done it!! We've reached 100 episodes of our podcast and we're so excited about it. To celebrate, we thought we'd share 100 fun facts - there are 80 from us, and 20 that were sent to us from friends and listeners! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the podcast so far - it means the whole world. If you want to support us by joining our small community and get fun bonus stuff in return (including the full uncut video recording for this episode), you can find us on Patreon h...
#99 - The Real Stories That Inspired 'Chicago' (the Musical & the Film)
December 27, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 29.3 MBIn our final episode of 2021, Ellie goes into the true stories behind the musical Chicago, which began as a 1926 play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins inspired by two real-life murder cases. --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes, see a list of links and resources, and watch the uncut video version of this episode! You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod. Support us on Patreon: Want to help support ...
#98 - The Evolution of Santa Claus: How St. Nicholas Became a Christmas Icon
December 20, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 23.4 MBCharlotte talks about the evolution of Santa Claus, from St Nicholas himself way back in the 4th century, to the modern, red-cloaked, white-bearded man we know today. (In true LLA fashion, even this holly jolly episode contains stories of imprisonment, grave robbing, and strange mysteries...) --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes, see a list of links and resources, and watch the uncut video version of this episode! You can also fo...
#97 - European Christmas Traditions
December 13, 2021 21:52 - 44 minutes - 29.2 MBThis episode takes you on a Santa-style trip around Europe, including France, Germany, Italy and Spain, as we learn about various European festive traditions! --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes, see a list of links and resources, and watch the uncut video version of this episode! You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod. Support us on Patreon: Want to help support the show? For only £2/month you'l...
#96 - The Disappearance of Glenn Miller (with Llinos Owen)
December 06, 2021 09:17 - 48 minutes - 26.3 MBWe're joined by Llinos, one of our previous guests and one of our Patreon supporters, for our first Christmas episode of the year! This one is slightly darker than some of the ones we've done in the past - Llinos tells us about the mysterious disappearance of Glenn Miller, an American trombonist, composer, and bandleader who went missing at sea in December 1944. But what really happened to Glenn Miller? Some people still aren't convinced we know the truth... --- Where to Find Us: He...
#95 - Prehistoric Earth: Dinosaurs, Pangaea & Mass Extinction
November 29, 2021 09:11 - 54 minutes - 35.8 MBCharlotte goes further back in time than we've ever gone before... we're going prehistoric! Learn about dinosaurs, what the Earth was like before it had separate continents, and about the K-T mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs and 85% of other life on Earth. Want to watch this episode in video form? You can find the full, uncut video version of this episode on our website, learnaboutpod.com! --- Where to Find Us: Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the fu...
#94 - Sadie "the Goat" Farrell: Criminal, Gang Leader & River Pirate
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 16.1 MBLong-time listeners might remember the episode we did about Anne Bonny, Pirate Queen of the Caribbean. In this episode, Ellie talks about another female pirate: Sadie "the Goat" Farrell, an American criminal, gang leader and river pirate. Want to watch this episode in video form? For the first time, you can find the full, uncut video version of this episode on our website, learnaboutpod.com! (Spoilers: the video for this one includes cute (and mischievous) cats, so head to our website to w...
#93 - The Bermuda Triangle: Fact or Fiction?
November 15, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThe Bermuda Triangle is known as the place where several ships and planes have disappeared under inexplicable circumstances, and it’s still one of the most well-known mysteries out there. People theorise about it being extraterrestial, a scientific anomaly, or even the location of the Lost City of Atlantis. But is the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle really related to the supernatural, or is it easily explained away by science? Let's learn about it! --- Where to Find Us: Find the ful...
#92 - Snow White and Rose Red: the Original Grimm Story
November 08, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 20.9 MBEllie tells the original Grimm tale of Snow White and Rose Red, which is considerably lighter than any other Grimm story we've told on this podcast so far! This one contains a warm and friendly bear, and a very ungrateful dwarf. --- Where to Find Us: Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod. Support us on Patreon: Want to help support the sh...
#91 - 6 Historic Queer People Everyone Should Learn About
November 01, 2021 21:25 - 36 minutes - 24.6 MBDuring Pride Month we did an episode all about queer icons and their stories, but how about the people who aren't a household name... but really should be? Charlotte tells the story of 6 queer people from the last couple of centuries who have done some incredible things for the emancipation of LGBTQ+ people, and we really should learn about them! --- Where to Find Us: Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You...
#90 - The Curious History of the Ouija Board (Spooky Month #9)
October 25, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 32.6 MBA tool of the devil, a harmless family game—or a fascinating glimpse into the non-conscious mind? In our final episode of Spooky Month 2021, Ellie talks about the curious history of the Ouija Board, from a favourite for all the family to the fearful, spirit-enticing game it is today. --- Where to Find Us: Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod. ...
#89 - The Origins of Classic Halloween Symbols (Spooky Month #8)
October 18, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 31.6 MBA lot of things can make you think instantly of Halloween. Ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and black cats show up in seasonal décor everywhere. But where did these symbols come from? Find out in this Spooky Month episode! --- Where to Find Us: Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod. Support us on Patreon: Want to help support the show? For £2/mont...
#88 - Slender Man and the Birth of Internet Urban Legends (Spooky Month #7)
October 11, 2021 07:32 - 30 minutes - 20.2 MBHe's tall and thin with unnaturally long, tentacle-like arms. His face is white and featureless, but may appear differently to anyone who sees it. He wears a dark suit and tie. Yes, that's right... we're talking about Slender Man! In this Spooky Month episode, Ellie discusses the origins of Slender Man, the birth of the online urban legend, and the power of internet culture. --- Where to Find Us: Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these to...