82 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
    • 4.5 • 11 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.

    Women of World War I

    Women of World War I

    Hear about the heroines of WWI through the words of someone who was there.

    • 8 min
    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

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

XhardcoreXthugX ,

Entertaining and informative

I love how much information Kelly is able to pack into each episode and the variety of topics covered. Definitely entertaining and informative at the same time.

Cornelius6 ,

Love the music!

Great show that tackles interesting topics. Also, the songs are wonderful!

smccarty84 ,

So good!

Just found this podcast! So glad I did! The host discuss such interesting history topics and leaving me wanting to hear more. Check it out!

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