81 episodes

History Detective is a podcast for teachers, students and lovers of history. It delves into stories from the past that don’t always get told in the textbooks. Every episode will include an original song that compliments the topic. This is a classroom friendly resource that aligns with history curriculums.
Visit Amped Up Learning for accompanying teaching resources for every episode.

History Detective Kelly Chase

    • History
    • 5.0 • 21 Ratings

History Detective is a podcast for teachers, students and lovers of history. It delves into stories from the past that don’t always get told in the textbooks. Every episode will include an original song that compliments the topic. This is a classroom friendly resource that aligns with history curriculums.
Visit Amped Up Learning for accompanying teaching resources for every episode.

    Carrie A Nation Bar Smashing Prohibitionist

    Carrie A Nation Bar Smashing Prohibitionist

    Meet Carry A Nation the Bar Smashing Prohibitionist who supported women who were victims of domestic violence related to alcoholism.

    • 11 min
    Sophie Scholl and the White Rose Nazi Resistance

    Sophie Scholl and the White Rose Nazi Resistance

    Meet Sophie Scholl and her brother Hans Scholl, 2 university students who were members of the White Rose resistance group during the Nazi Regime.

    • 12 min
    Who was Makeba? The life of Miriam Makeba

    Who was Makeba? The life of Miriam Makeba

    • 12 min
    Who is Mrs Claus?

    Who is Mrs Claus?

    Ever wondered how Mrs Claus came in to the cultural zeitgeist?

    • 6 min
    Poppy Ladies: Moina Michael and Anna Guérin

    Poppy Ladies: Moina Michael and Anna Guérin

    Have you ever wondered how the poppy became the international symbol of remembrance? It was the work of 2 women: Moina Michael and Anna Guérin. Learn their fascinating story in this episode.

    • 9 min
    Workhouse Children during the Industrial Revolution

    Workhouse Children during the Industrial Revolution

    Learn about the Workhouse Children in the Industrial Revolution

    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

#TheStrikingDylan$$$ ,

Accessible podcast

This is a great podcast, highly suitable for teachers to include in your history lesson plans. Short enough to keep students engaged and keen to learn more. Presents interesting insights and perspectives, great for teaching history skills. Interesting range of topics, can’t wait to see what other topics Kelly will explore. Great songs too - so clever!

Mal from canberra ,

Defintely worth listening to

A great new podcast. Students and lovers of history will get great value from this podcast.

duggyw ,

Good stuff.

Students should find this a great way to learn. Love the song.
Doug.

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