Dad and Me Love History
By Paul Letters - WW2 novelist, broadcaster, history teacher; James Letters -
Get your kid away from screens for a fun fifteen-minutes, answering the big questions in history! Fun for parents too!
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Graphics by Molly Austin of mollyavalon.com
Instrumental music by Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com
Subscribe for free on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and wherever else you get podcasts!
Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and our webpage.
Graphics by Molly Austin of mollyavalon.com
Instrumental music by Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com
Latest episode
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59: The secret missions that made D-Day possible
We 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... -
58: A History of Women’s Football
The 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... -
57. Why is the capital of the USA in Washington? And who was America’s greatest President?
Today’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... -
56: How did people cope with the extraordinary challenges they faced in World War II?
We bring you Odette, the spy; Roy and Bob’s great escape at sea; Daisy’s story of imprisonment in Hong Kong -
55: The little town that welcomed the world: A ‘COME FROM AWAY’ SPECIAL!
The USA closed its airports when it was under attack in September 2001, so where did all the planes that were in the sky land? -
Why was Elizabeth II never supposed to be Queen
Our 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 YOUNGEST LISTENERS! In this royally mad episode – which... -
53: How can you save history?
Listen 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..… -
52. Why were ordinary families kept prisoner in World War II?
Dad 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... -
The Best Dad (and Me) Jokes Ever!
Celebrating the first 50 episodes of Dad & Me Love History! -
50. Is the history of sugar all sweet?
No, it gets a bit sticky! Sugar meant slavery, addiction and teeth decay (watch out Queen Elizabeth I)!