Dad and Me Love History

This 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 ci...

We 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 nam...

This 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 re...

Our 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, gi...

" 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 c...

James 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:...

First, 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 ho...

Hear what's coming your way in our first few episodes of Season 4... And join us on:  Instagram ,  Twitter and  Facebook   Share our podcast on social media and recommend it to friends – that's how we'll keep going. And please rate and review us wherever you get podcasts.   A brand new full episode is coming your way in a few days! Podcast cover art by  Molly Austin Instrumental music by Kevin Mac...

Today, us Brits-in-Hong-Kong tell you why we were too busy to record an episode over the last month: we have some big news for our family. And, listen carefully, and we'll let you in on a secret about how we managed to make so many special travel episodes in what seems like a small number of months! It's great to be recognised among some of the world's best Kids & Family podcasts, as Early Learnin...

Writer Lindsay Varty tells us all about weird and wonderful jobs from China's past that are still being done today! Lindsay's latest book, Sunset Survivor, is all about traditional Chinese jobs in Hong Kong. And Year 4 kids from Clearwater Bay School give us their take on some interesting jobs - from poo collectors to female pirates like Zheng Shi! (Sorry that the sound quality isn't great for thi...

We meet Nicholas and his grandfather, both were Tsars (or emperors) of Russia. And we find out what happens to the mad monk who wouldn't die. Dad and Me were lucky enough to tour Russia's old capital city with Friendly Local Guides . LISTEN HERE Questions for after you've listened: Who lived in the Winter Palace? What was Dad & Me's tour guide's name (that Dad keeps saying wrong)? What happened to...

Dad and Me are lucky enough to tour one of the world's greatest cities with Friendly Local Guides . We meet the Terrible Tsar (or emperor) of Russia and we find out what happens in a fight against God. And, in the after-show extras, we go to a World Cup match and get stalked by a BBC film crew – who James patiently teaches to floss dance! LISTEN HERE Questions for after you've listened: What was D...

It's Dad's birthday - so I let him pick a fav ep to re-release. Here it is: Dad and Me interviewed some of the world's best jousters who travel the world competing for thousands of dollars. And we met the armourers who keep them safe. Recorded in July 2017 at Arundel Castle, England – with Dad & Me & Nana!  If you know a graphic artist, Dad & Me need one (2026) - please email dadandmelovehistory@g...

  We're back on the mic and raring to go! Here's our Season 3 Teaser - recorded in 3 different countries. Our Season 3 full episodes start next week! Look on our webpage for photos and maps that accompany each episode. And join us on:  Instagram ,  Twitter and  Facebook   Please rate and review us wherever you get podcasts. And share our podcast on social media and recommend it to friends – that's...

Dad and Me join Air Raid Precaution Post 27 – a reenactment group we met at a 1940s weekend at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth, in southern England. What were "butterfly bombs" and why did kids love them so much? Butterfly bombs caused chaos when they were dropped on a few selected cities in Britain – so why didn't Hitler drop more of them? And what sound – heard at football matches (a few years ago) – wa...

From the World Cup player who wouldn't head the ball because of his hair style to submarines on football pitches, we've got you covered for all you need to know about the history of soccer! All in time for kick off at Russia 2018!   For after you've listened, here's the whole True (T) or False (F) quiz - with answers!  1. The earliest evidence regarding football is that dinosaurs used to kick smal...

Paddington bear and President Lincoln have something in common: they both keep things under their hats. You'll hear all about the US Civil War of 1861-1865, and you'll find out what Lincoln kept under his top hat! And you'll discover which type of swimming-pool dive soldiers like best! Questions for after you've listened: Did most farms (called 'plantations') in the southern United States have sla...

It's the final part of our Australia adventure, and we spend the day with Mark Jones and his family. Mark runs  Straddie Adventures , aboriginal culture tour specialists on Queensland's North Stradbroke Island (known as 'Straddie'). We apologise for some poor sound quality (it gets better): hunting conditions – with Dad paddling furiously at the rear of the kayak and James standing on the bow, hol...

Here's the first of two special episodes on aboriginal Australia! At home in Hong Kong, we visit a cultural exhibition at James' school, where we find out about an aboriginal-style painting James' and his group made as a part of their investigation into aboriginal culture. And we hear James play the didgeridoo during his group's Kangaroo Dance. Then we pop along to see some aboriginal art - in Bri...

Starting next weekend, a brand new episode will be released once every two weeks through to July. Join us on:  Instagram ,  Twitter ,  Facebook  and our  webpage Please rate and review us wherever you get podcasts. And share our podcast on social media and recommend it to friends – that's how we'll keep going. See you next time! Podcast cover art by  Molly Austin Instrumental music by Kevin MacLeo...

It's all to do with a robbery... This recording was made live with Radio 3's Noreen Mir at Radio Television Hong Kong and appears as a podcast on Dad's 'This Month in History' feed. Normal DAMLH episodes will resume soon!

A seasonal 'hello' from Dad & Me! Next weekend, during our Easter break, we'll have a special episode by Dad aimed at adults but suitable for young minds too - about why the most famous painting in the world is the most famous painting in the world!  After the Easter hols Dad & Me will be back with our normal show... Join us on:  Instagram ,  Twitter ,  Facebook  and our  webpage Please rate and r...

This episode is head-choppingly good! Did Henry need six wives just because he wanted a son? Or was it more because he went a bit bonkers? Did Henry VIII turn into a mad meanie because of what happened to him in the year 1536? Questions to ask your kids after they've listened: Which queen proved Henry wrong when he had said only men could be good rulers? Why was the ghost of Anne Boleyn always run...

We look at the history of the creators of the two greatest sources of kids' entertainment. How did the creators of Lego and Disney get started? How have they changed the world? And how are Lego and Disney today different from during their early years? Questions to ask your kids after they've listened: What's your favourite Lego set or character? What's your favourite Disney character? "Lego" is a...

This episode starts with one of our best Roman jokes ever! Keep listening for more… And we find out about the Roman army's deadliest weapons and coolest tricks that helped make them such an awesome army. And we answer the key question: How did number 2s make the Roman army move faster over long distances – even when they didn't need to!? All that and more in this awesome episode. Questions for par...