Having had all three of my children grow up to have history obsessions (one historical writer, one with a degree in history and one scientist who enjoys stopping at various historic sites in his travels, I wanted to give this passing subject a little more deep thought. At first I was at loss because it wasn’t like a forced thing. You can’t force history on any kid - especially the modern video game - obsessed crowd. The things I remember being the most effective when they were small were reading aloud to together (mostly fiction) books with historic settings - and lots of oral stories about people from the past. We also used to stop on family vacations at every historic site we could, and I think because my husband and I were so excited to be there, it had influence on them. We were lucky to have other family members and friends who liked history so there were always conversations, debates and stories we shared with each other (once again - even talk about historic fiction book will do). Dan’s right about exposing them to interesting stories about people who’ve gone before us. It also helped that my aunt, sister and I were researching family history, and always sharing cool stories that actually happened to ancestors. I believe this was a huge influencer - especially as they got older, helping them to realize how history is relevant to them and the world they live in. Never hound or force history on them. Just let it be a natural part of your lives - just as tv stars, modern politicians and ever superheroes are a part. I feel for all modern parents concerning the video games (virtual reality! How to compete…). You can’t help whether they’re obsessed with the latest VR game, but you can control the amount of time they’re allowed each day in mindless screen time. As Dan also pointed out - steer them toward games with historic themes and READ books WITH them! Trade off reading aloud with older kids and ask questions so that you also increase their reading comprehension. We used to have read-aloud time in the evening instead of TV and I would try to pick books that were elementary age appropriate. I let them play with blocks, draw, or do quiet activities while I read so they didn’t interrupt so much with the fidgets. This also sucked in the younger one by the time he was four (now the one with the degree in history). Do let them interrupt with on-topic discuss, and don’t try to rush this. Even a few paragraphs with so good conversation about the characters or time period is also valuable. Never let a few groans deter you or curb your own enthusiasm. (Although you might try a different type of historic character or time period). Read some modern books as well do they don’t noticed the history themes as much. I feel for modern parents because I do find it harder to reach my older elementary grandkids. But I do have an older teen granddaughter coming around! Out of the blue! She loves to write and I’ve been surprised when she has picked historic settings and how much research she’s done “under the radio”. Just keep talking about It. Be well balanced and talk about science and other subjects too - anything else that leads them to the water of literacy. Also - abd this is a biggie - hebe respect and interest in their own 😮individual “obsessions” and encourage them with books, conversation and any other way you can find to provide them with an immersive experience in their own individual areas of interest and talent.
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb 🤩 I love the way she speaks about history.
Love Dctr Susanna Lipscomb...thoroughly enjoyed...thankyou both 😁
Just tuned in. Great podcast. Professor Susannah Lipscomb is a British treasure.
Having had all three of my children grow up to have history obsessions (one historical writer, one with a degree in history and one scientist who enjoys stopping at various historic sites in his travels, I wanted to give this passing subject a little more deep thought.
At first I was at loss because it wasn’t like a forced thing. You can’t force history on any kid - especially the modern video game - obsessed crowd.
The things I remember being the most effective when they were small were reading aloud to together (mostly fiction) books with historic settings - and lots of oral stories about people from the past.
We also used to stop on family vacations at every historic site we could, and I think because my husband and I were so excited to be there, it had influence on them.
We were lucky to have other family members and friends who liked history so there were always conversations, debates and stories we shared with each other (once again - even talk about historic fiction book will do).
Dan’s right about exposing them to interesting stories about people who’ve gone before us. It also helped that my aunt, sister and I were researching family history, and always sharing cool stories that actually happened to ancestors. I believe this was a huge influencer - especially as they got older, helping them to realize how history is relevant to them and the world they live in.
Never hound or force history on them.
Just let it be a natural part of your lives - just as tv stars, modern politicians and ever superheroes are a part.
I feel for all modern parents concerning the video games (virtual reality! How to compete…).
You can’t help whether they’re obsessed with the latest VR game, but you can control the amount of time they’re allowed each day in mindless screen time. As Dan also pointed out - steer them toward games with historic themes and READ books WITH them! Trade off reading aloud with older kids and ask questions so that you also increase their reading comprehension.
We used to have read-aloud time in the evening instead of TV and I would try to pick books that were elementary age appropriate. I let them play with blocks, draw, or do quiet activities while I read so they didn’t interrupt so much with the fidgets. This also sucked in the younger one by the time he was four (now the one with the degree in history).
Do let them interrupt with on-topic discuss, and don’t try to rush this. Even a few paragraphs with so good conversation about the characters or time period is also valuable.
Never let a few groans deter you or curb your own enthusiasm. (Although you might try a different type of historic character or time period).
Read some modern books as well do they don’t noticed the history themes as much.
I feel for modern parents because I do find it harder to reach my older elementary grandkids.
But I do have an older teen granddaughter coming around! Out of the blue! She loves to write and I’ve been surprised when she has picked historic settings and how much research she’s done “under the radio”.
Just keep talking about
It. Be well balanced and talk about science and other subjects too - anything else that leads them to the water of literacy.
Also - abd this is a biggie - hebe respect and interest in their own 😮individual “obsessions” and encourage them with books, conversation and any other way you can find to provide them with an immersive experience in their own individual areas of interest and talent.
I love Susannah she’s one of my favorites. Amazing 😻
Love Tudor History, so interesting. Thank you both for the interview. Suzannah you are awesome and you always do an excellent job.
Elizabeth of York is the first Tudor Queen and she died in childbirth. So Jane is the second Tudor Queen dying given birth to a royal baby.
History was my favorite subject at school.
Me
This was a great podcast. I am going to listen to the rest of them.
Wonderful interview. Thank you.
I love anything that Susannah does.
Love it, thank you.
I have a question! About Anne of Cleves . Was it true that Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves were friends????
That is actually true, Anne chose to remain in England, and they formed a great friendship in the 1540’s that lasted up until Henry died.
About Jane. Anytime your labor goes too long you can get an infection faster and easier.
Great thank you for putting this on youtube
Thanks for listening
Loved it, Thank you
AHH TWO OF MY FAVORITE HISTORIANS!!!! THIS SHOW IS AWESOME
Kosovo is Kosovo Productions LOVED IT! My two faves too!
If you want to know the known facts follow Suzannah, she is at the top of the Tudor tree.
Very cool.
Yes I was I was think Henry ViII mother died from Childbirth .