History for Kids

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This is THE podcast for kids that want to learn all about history. From the Victorian era to the Romans, each "History for Kids" series dives into the lives of people living back in those days and get's kids learning all about what happened in the past!

09/05/2023

BONUS: New series, Badger and The Blitz

A story of love and hope, inspired by the real-life events of World War II. When Jack’s dog and best friend Badger finds her life on the line, he must act fast to save her. An act of survival becomes an adventure, as they journey across war-torn London to find the one person who can help them. But when Jack is evacuated from the city, he’s alone once more until his love for Badger drives him back home to find his beloved friend. But has he arrived too late to save her? Get episodes of Badger and The Blitz right now by following the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/1681764640 Fun Kids Podcasts+ subscribers get all episodes right now. Tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plus Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 min
25/08/2022

Arriving In Britain (The Windrush Story)

Yolanda find’s out what life in Britain was like for the people who emigrated to Britain on the Empire Windrush and the later ships. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 min
25/08/2022

The Journey To Britain (The Windrush Story)

Yolanda learns about why people from the Caribbean decided to make the journey to Britain and what it was like on ships like the Windrush. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 min
25/08/2022

Life In Post War Britain (The Windrush Story)

Yolanda learns about what life was like in Britain after the second world war and why help was so desperately needed from the people in the British Colonies. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 min
25/08/2022

Migration (The Windrush Story)

Yolanda looks into the history of migration in this country including the Windrush Generation arriving in Britain after the Second World War. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 min
25/08/2022

Introduction To Windrush (The Windrush Story)

Yolanda learns about the Caribbean immigrants who came to Britain’s aid, many on the iconic ship the Windrush. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 min
05/07/2021

The Homes We Live In (Adventures Through Time)

Cast iron houses were quick to build, with materials in plentiful supply... Until the price of bricks dropped, making cast iron houses too expensive to make. That's why there was only 4 cast iron houses built in Dudley! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 min
05/07/2021

The Newcomen Engine (Adventures Through Time)

The Newcomen steam engine was a tremendous invention by Mr. Thomas Newcomen - first installed in the Black Country in 1712! This time of engine was put to work in mines all over the country, and helped to change the world. The power of steam had been known since the Ancient Greeks and had even been used to help toys move. It took many centuries until people thought to put it to work in machinery. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12/10/2023

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2 Jan

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It ok BUT theres not many episodes but they really tried and to fun kids I LOVE science weekly and the week junior show and I’m SOOOOO happy 😊 you added bex into this and diva demon is so rude because they actually tried unlike you ,you probably don’t even try anything new cuz the only thing you know how to don is BE RUDE WICH IS DOWNRIGHT RUDE 😊😊😊😊😊😊
You added bex!

16/03/2021

MR FUNKLE BOTTOM

I think it’s cool you put in bex from The Week Junior Show you should make it a bit more like it no offence to it (name: vinnie) prounoudst: vinny (aged: 8)
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22/10/2022

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Bbbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaaaaaaddddddddd check out koko sleep and adventures in Cairo and bottle ship (Evie age 7 max age 10) (Developers response) Sorry we will make better podcast please don’t say anything Mean again

This is THE podcast for kids that want to learn all about history. From the Victorian era to the Romans, each "History for Kids" series dives into the lives of people living back in those days and get's kids learning all about what happened in the past!