History They Don't Teach in School

Pete Courtenay
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Ever wonder where pizza came from? Or why tennis balls are fuzzy? Welcome to History They Don't Teach in School – the podcast where everyday things have WILD origin stories! Join us as we uncover the surprising, funny, and fascinating history behind the stuff you see every day. From ancient royalty to modern discoveries, we'll show you that history isn't boring – it's everywhere. Perfect for curious kids aged 7-11 who want to know the real story behind their favourite things.

Episodes

  1. Jun 19

    Pizza

    Pizza: from peasant street food to royal banquet. Discover how a humble flatbread conquered the world – featuring a snobbish count, a sneaky queen, and the surprising reason tomatoes were once thought to be poisonous.

  2. Jun 10

    Tennis

    Tennis: the sport that went from royal courts to your local park. Learn the wild history of how a medieval hand-ball game became one of the world's greatest sports – with surprising facts about fuzzy balls, grass courts, and the women who changed everything.

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Ever wonder where pizza came from? Or why tennis balls are fuzzy? Welcome to History They Don't Teach in School – the podcast where everyday things have WILD origin stories! Join us as we uncover the surprising, funny, and fascinating history behind the stuff you see every day. From ancient royalty to modern discoveries, we'll show you that history isn't boring – it's everywhere. Perfect for curious kids aged 7-11 who want to know the real story behind their favourite things.

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