The Little Historians' Club

Special Explainer Episode of The Little Historians' Club.

Today we are exploring the history of Remembrance, in a special bonus explainer episode to help you learn a little more about this important day.

Katie and Scott chat about the history behind Armistice Day, Remembrance Sunday and the origin of the poppy for remembrance.

For Parents and Teachers:

This episode explores the origins of Remembrance from why Armistice Day is in November, the start of the two minute silence, the introduction of the poppy and why it is symbolic and why we now commemorate the day on Remembrance Sunday every year. This episode will help children understand the history and importance of remembrance.

Presented by Katie Arnold and Scott Webber

Produced and Edited by Rosie Maggs

Have you ever wondered what spooky stories they used to tell in ancient times? Or why some people believed fairies had been captured on camera in the 20th century?

Join Scott and Katie to find out why! From Ancient origins to modern day, discover spooky stories that have been recorded over time, from the oldest story in the world, through to camera trickery.

Team Bow and Arrow and Team Sword also go head to head again with the weekly quiz from producer Rosie. Plus pick your. favourite fun facts!

For Parents and Teachers:This episode explores the historical records of some spooky and mystical stories, from the Epic of Gilgamesh, Pliny the Younger, The Cottingley Fairies and Witches.

Presented by Katie Arnold and Scott WebberProduced and Edited by Rosie Maggs

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Halloween? Join Scott and Katie to find out why!

From Ancient origins to modern day, discover the history behind Trick or Treating, Jack-o'-lantern's and even apple bobbing.

Team Bow and Arrow and Team Sword also go head to head again with the weekly quiz from producer Rosie. Plus pick your. favourite fun facts!

For Parents and Teachers:

This episode explores the origins of Halloween beyond it just being about witches and ghosts!

Presented by Katie Arnold and Scott Webber

Produced and Edited by Rosie Maggs

Episode Two of The Little Historians Club is here.

Today we are exploring the Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most famous surviving sources from the medieval era.

Katie and Scott chat about what the Bayeux Tapestry tells us, who made it and even tell you about how it managed to survive all these years.

Team Bow and Arrow and Team Sword also go head to head again with the weekly quiz from producer Rosie.

For Parents and Teachers:

This episode explores the Bayeux Tapestry as an important historical source, and how and why historians use it as evidence. It also explores why we should always question any sources from the past.

Presented by Katie Arnold and Scott Webber

Produced and Edited by Rosie Maggs

Welcome to the first ever episode of The Little Historians' Club.

Today we are exploring The Battle of Hastings, one of the most important battles in English history!

Katie and Scott chat about the Battle of Hastings - who was part of it, why it happened and what the conclusion to the battle was.

Team Bow and Arrow and Team Sword also go head to head with the weekly quiz from producer Rosie.

For parents and teachers -

This Episode is created around the English Curriculum. This covers why The Battle of Hastings happened, from Edward the Confessors death through to the success of the Norman Conquest. We discuss the instability surrounding Edward's death through to the Battle of Stamford Bridge, then onto the Battle of Hastings including the location and what happened at the battle.

Presented by Katie Arnold and Scott Webber

Produced and Edited by Rosie Maggs