9/11 Come From Away Special
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we re-released this special episode. We are joined by two wonderful guests from the town of Gander in remot...
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Dad and Me Love History
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20 of 81 episodes64: World War 3 (the closest we've come in history)
The Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world close to nuclear war. But who saved the world? Was it US President Kennedy? Or was it a young Rus...
ANZAC Day / Remembrance Special (Re-release)
This episode is a bonus re-release in the run-up to ANZAC Day, this special extended episode was recorded over several years and first relea...
Dad (& Me) Jokes (again)!!!
Exciting news! We are writing a Dad & Me Love History book! And we need help - if you know a graphic designer with the skill and interest to...
63: Why did Japan attack itself?
Did WWII really start in 1931 in Asia? Yes, it pretty much did - ten years before Pearl Harbor. Today, we investigate how and why the Japane...
44. Hamilton & the American Revolution (Re-release)
Re-released for July 4! The one where we play lots of music and explain what it means. The production company behind Hamilton the Musical ga...
62: Why & how did Japan go from no power to superpower?
Japan isolated itself from other countries for centuries. In the land of the samurai, tradition and honour were central. Guns were seen as d...
61: Nazi Germany: the beginning, middle & end of the Third Reich
We look at the rise of the Nazis and how they created and ruled what they called Germany's "Third Reich". When Hitler became 'Chancellor' -...
60: Why is the Statue of Liberty so important?
A beacon of hope, the Statue of Liberty has welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States and to a new life. The statue overlooks New...
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...
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...
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 deba...
56: Extraordinary people in World War II: how did they cope with the challenges they faced?
Today's episode comes from the Imperial War Museum, London, where we investigate: Odette, the spy; Roy and Bob's great escape at sea; Daisy'...
55: The little town that welcomed the world: A 'COME FROM AWAY' SPECIAL!
We are joined by two wonderful guests from the town of Gander in remote Newfoundland, Canada, where locals showed amazing kindness to people...
54. 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 EPISOD...
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 schoo...
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 childre...
51. The Best Dad (and Me) Jokes Ever!
Dad & Me Love History presents a New Year Special Episode, where w e go back through the archives and play you highlights from our original...
50. Is the history of sugar all sweet?
Following 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...
Veterans Day Special Re-release
Why poppies? What's the Last Post? [HINT: it's nothing to do with sending mail before Christmas!] Why keep remembering a battle your side lo...