Dad and Me Love History
Paul Letters - WW2 novelist, broadcaster, history teacher; James Letters -
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64: 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 Russian submarine office named Basil (in Russian, Basil =…
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 released in April 2019. It's a lot more serious than our usual…
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 add illustrations to our Dad & Me Love History…
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 Japanese Empire attacked itself – and how that led to war with…
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 gave us the full rights to use and publish their music in…
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 dishonourable – until they weren't. We see how Japan only…
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' - that means prime minister - Germany was still a democracy.…
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 York harbour, close to Ellis Island immigration centre: if…
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…
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…
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…
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's story of imprisonment in Hong Kong. We are delighted to…
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 from all over the world, following the terrible events of…
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 EPISODE IS PARTICULARLY RECOMMENDED AS SUITABLE FOR OUR YOUNGER…
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…
S52 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…
51. The Best Dad (and Me) Jokes Ever!
Dad & Me Love History presents a New Year Special Episode, where we go back through the archives and play you highlights from our original recordings of Dad (& Me) jokes, from Ancient Romans…
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 while - so in-demand that people in power got greedy and…
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 loses? What does ANZAC mean? This re-release of a special…
49. The Cold War: when, what, why and how?
We investigate the Cold War: when did it happen? What happened during the Cold War? Why did it happen? And how? Between the USA and the USSR, things were very cold, whereas over in Korea and Vietnam…
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