Charlotte & Ellie

Let's Learn About...

Education EN ↓ 183 episodes

Let'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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Charlotte & Ellie

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#07 - Krampus: the Tradition of the Christmas Demon 20.12.2019 22:20

In another delightfully festive episode, Ellie takes the reigns and discusses the slightly darker, European tradition of Krampus, the Christmas demon. Don't be bad, kids, or you'll be whipped with birch sticks in the middle of the night... Find all the notes, resources and more for this episode at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

#06 - British Christmas Traditions 06.12.2019 30:27

As 2019 comes to an end, we're celebrating with our favourite end-of-year celebration: Christmas. And what better way to celebrate than sharing useless facts and trivia?! In this episode, learn all about the origin of common British Christmas traditions, including trees, crackers, and the nation's favourite festive treats. Find the notes for this episode and more at learnaboutpod.com . Support us...

#05 - The Ig Nobel Prize, the Nobel Prize's Satirical Counterpart 29.11.2019 27:54

If you like science and/or awards shows, then this episode is for you. Ellie tells us about the Ig Nobel Prize, a satirical counterpart to the Nobel Prize. Presented by actual Nobel Prize laureates, the Ig Nobel Prize awards acclaimed scientists and academics for slightly lesser known achievements like patenting the comb over or studying the five-second rule. Find the notes for this episode and mo...

#04 - Annie Edson Taylor: the Women Who Jumped the Niagara Falls in a Barrel 22.11.2019 21:00

It's Charlotte's turn to take the lead, and in this episode, she talks about the life Annie Edson Taylor (1838-1921), an American schoolteacher who became the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Yes, a barrel. Find the show notes, links, resources and more for all episodes at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

#03 - The Great Emu War (Australia, 1932) 17.11.2019 22:22

Ellie tells us about the Great Emu War of 1932: an actual war that broke out in Australia between farmers... and emus. Yep, emus. With huge emus ravaging all the crops, what did the Australian government do to manage this very weird situation? Listen to find out! Get in touch with us or find the full show notes for this episode and more at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/lea...

#02 - Saturn: Why It's One of the Greatest Planets 08.11.2019 32:05

Charlotte channels her inner Professor Brian Cox and gets excited about her favourite planet in our solar system: Saturn. Learn about its orbit, its many moons, how long it's take to travel there by car, and how its air pressure would unfortunately crush us flat in seconds. Find the full show notes for this episode and all the others, including where you can learn more about each topic, at learnab...

#01 - Sarah Churchill: the Influential Friend of Queen Anne 01.11.2019 38:21

Ellie teaches us about Sarah Churchill (1660-1744), Duchess of Marlborough, Princess of Mindelheim, Countess of Nellenburg. Churchill rose to be one of the most influential women of her time through her close friendship with Queen Anne of Great Britain. If you've seen the film The Favourite, you might know about this incredible lady! Find the full show notes for all episodes at learnaboutpod.com...

Welcome to the Show! 18.10.2019 10:54

We welcome you to our new podcast, introduce you to us, i.e. the marvellous hosts, and discuss what's coming up in the show. Find the full show notes and more at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod