Bonus Episode: Curious Names

The Second volume of Important Animals From History, from an upcoming book by Mick Sullivan. 

The Amber Room was a feat of artistic ability (and a lot of money) but after WWII it has disappeared entirely. Have you seen it? After that we learn about secret codes, the Enigma Machine, Alan Turing, Navajo Code Talkers and more! 

Every personal name has a story. Behind the top 100 Irish baby names list is a fascinating portrait of a changing country.This fascinating and beautiful documentary looks at the names we give our children and what our names say about all of us.

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Episode 1: Nancy, a French bulldog, and her 3 best friends, who are meerkats decided to start a band!! The problem is, they need a name!! In this episode Nancy and her friends try to come up with a name but face a few issues!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSe ...  عرض المزيد

A double header about the history of first names and last names. “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” As Romeo pondered the significance of the moniker of his beloved we have to admit, names are something we take for granted but the ...  عرض المزيد

Michael Rosen talks to journalist Sheela Banerjee about the family and cultural histories revealed by our names. In her book What’s in a Name? Friendship, Identity and History in Modern Multicultural Britain, she takes a deep dive into her own personal and family names and those ...  عرض المزيد