Dad and Me Love History

11. Who wants to be a knight?
^{23:21 | August 31st, 2018}

Dad and Me interview some of the world’s best jousters who travel the world competing for thousands of dollars. And we meet the armourers who keep them safe. Recorded in July 2017 at Arundel Castle, England – with Dad & Me & Nana!  The questions below are also on the podcast – after the end title music.

Season 3 Teaser
^{01:40 | August 25th, 2018}

10. World War II Air Raids: Would you pay a penny to see a butterfly bomb?
^{14:33 | June 22nd, 2018}

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) – was used to warn people of an attack by one particular type of weapon?

9. World Cup Special: The History of Soccer
^{19:14 | June 8th, 2018}

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!

8. US Civil War: Why does a country go to war against itself?
^{13:14 | May 25th, 2018}

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!

7. What was Australia like before Europeans arrived? (Part II)
^{20:24 | May 11th, 2018}

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’).

6. What was Australia like before Europeans arrived? (Part I)
^{16:22 | April 27th, 2018}

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 Brisbane, Australia! We meet an aboriginal family who keep traditional culture alive on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Dad and Me are joined by guest presenters, and we fire some fairly random history questions at our aboriginal guests!

Season 2 Teaser
^{02:44 | April 20th, 2018}

Starting next weekend, a brand new episode will be released once every two weeks through to July.