Vikings and Volcanoes
Welcome to Vikings and Volcanoes: a podcast packed with big ideas in bite-size learning for all the family. Brimming with fun facts and humour, Vikings and Volcanoes brings you entertaining history, strange science and mind-boggling ideas in an entertaining and educational listening experience. Press play to enjoy straight away and remember to click subscribe or follow to ensure you don’t miss new episodes.
Episodes
What if one ruler was so rich he changed the world economy by accident?
In this episode of Vikings and Volcanoes, we uncover the unbelievable true story of Mansa Musa, the richest person in history and emperor of the Malian Empire. Travel across medieval Africa to discover gold-filled trade routes, the legendary city of Timbuktu, and a pilgrimage so extravagant it caused economic chaos.
Packed with adventure, powerful history, and ...
Get ready to travel back in time with Vikings and Volcanoes, the brain-boosting podcast for curious kids and their equally curious grown-ups! In this powerful episode, we shine a lantern into the dark corridors of history to uncover the incredible life and legacy of Florence Nightingale — the trailblazing nurse who transformed hospitals, saved thousands of lives, and earned a nickname that still glows brightly today: The Lady with ...
Get ready for a red-hot educational adventure as the Vikings and Volcanoes podcast dives headfirst into the fiery world of violent volcanoes! In this action-packed episode, curious minds of all ages will get to peel back the layers of our planet—literally—as we explore what lies beneath our feet and discover how the Earth’s sizzling inner forces shape mountains, cause earthquakes, and create volcanoes. Your host and volcanic guide ...
Discover the story of the man who saved millions of lives in this episode of Vikings and Volcanoes! Join your time-travelling guide, Ross, as we journey back to 18th-century England to meet Edward Jenner, the pioneering doctor who changed the world by creating the first vaccine. Explore the terrifying history of smallpox, learn how a mild disease from cows sparked a medical revolution, and uncover the brave experiments that led to ...
in today’s fin-tastic episode, the Vikings and Volcanoes podcast will be diving into the deep blue sea to learn all about one of the planet’s most incredible species: the Great White Shark!
That’s right, the biggest, most feared fish in the sea. But don’t worry, I promise you, there’s more to this impressive beast than terrifying teeth.
We'll be learning all about the Great White Shark's size, speed, incredible hunting skills and...
Join as we explore the secrets of the Japanese Samurai! In this episode, we will uncover the history, habits and formidable fighting skills that made these Japanese warriors famous still to this day.
Whether you are listening to at home, on the school run (or even on a holiday road trip!), this fun and family-friendly podcast brings you big ideas in bite-size learning. It is perfect for listeners of all ages curi...
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