Bitesize history for kids. Stuffed full of facts and interesting details, the series shines a light on a range of historical events, many linked to the school c...
Did Kindertransport Children Really Live in Holiday Camps?
Join Glen Blackwell as we tackle one of history's big events in a bitesize way - discovering more about the children who arrived in Britain on the Kindertransport during WW2.
Hear what life was for Jewish children growing up in 1930's Germany, and how 10,000 of them were brought to safety in a series of rescue missions as war loomed. We also find out whether some of these children really lived in holiday camps on their arrival.
Produced by Omar Chakor
Scripted by Glen Blackwell
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Who Won The Battle of Britain?
Join Glen Blackwell as we tackle one of history's big events in a bitesize way - who won the Battle of Britain?
Find out what life was like for pilots on both sides during one of the iconic battles of WW2, and hear about a secret weapon which the Allies thought could give them the advantage over their German opponents.
Produced by Omar Chakor
Scripted by Glen Blackwell
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What was the Blitz?
Join Glen Blackwell as we tackle one of history's big events in a bitesize way - what was the Blitz?
Find out what caused one of the worst civilian tragedies in WW2, and what it would have been like to live with bombs falling all around you every night.
Produced by Omar Chakor
Scripted by Glen Blackwell
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WW2 in 10 Minutes
Join Glen Blackwell as we tackle one of history's big events in a bitesize way - can we explain WW2 in 10 minutes?
Find out about the key events and decisions during one of the biggest wars ever fought.
Produced by Omar Chakor
Scripted by Glen Blackwell
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How Did WW2 Start?
Join Glen Blackwell as we tackle one of history's big questions in a bitesize way - how did WW2 start?
Find out what happened in Europe during the 1930's which led to one of the biggest wars ever fought.
Produced by Omar Chakor
Scripted by Glen Blackwell
Bitesize history for kids. Stuffed full of facts and interesting details, the series shines a light on a range of historical events, many linked to the school curriculum.
History Through Today's Eyes is the brainchild of children's historical fiction author Glen Blackwell, whose titles include The Blitz Bus and The Titanic Tunnel.
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