Vikings and Volcanoes

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.

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April 9, 2025 26 mins

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 ...

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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 ...

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October 27, 2024 21 mins

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...

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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. 

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September 15, 2024 12 mins
In the first episode of Vikings and Volcanoes, the podcast will be travelling back 5000 years to Ancient Egypt where we will be exploring all about the strange but fascinating practice of mummification!  

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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September 8, 2024 55 secs
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