Anton discovered a 500-year-old journal that has been handed down by generations of archaeologists exploring the history of the Maya. Something very strange happens when we open it as we’re transported back in time. Continuing the Chronometry theme I look why we have leap years and how they lead to 11 missing days.

Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/11-the-time-travelling-mayan-journal-and-11-missing-days

In 1203 Richard the Lionheart’s favourite castle is sieged after his death. Will it survive or will the French find a humorous fatal design flaw? In Anton Investigates he reveals all and also looks at the role of medieval blacksmiths. We also listen to the voice of a 3000 year-old Egyptian mummy thanks to cutting edge research and introduce our first funny phobia – Shuicaophobia!

Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/10-the-lionhearts-castle-and-talk-like-an-egyptian

We are back and with our most delicious episode ever!

Anton and I are joined by Curious Granny and Curious Gramps as we taste our way through a multitude of chocolate bars learning a little about each along the way. What’s the fourth kind of chocolate? How many cocoa beans would buy a slave? And who was the neighbour of the man who invented milk chocolate?

We explore all this and more whilst enjoying a lot of Quetzalcoatl’s gift to mankind (and why’d I share so much? I must be crazy!).

Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/9-the-taste-and-history-of-chocolate

We were very lucky to get a microscope for Christmas and discuss the tiny creatures we found in a local duck pond. With the dawn of 2020 we then look at funny and unusual past predictions of the future to see if they got the present correct (not exactly!) - Anton also throws a few of his own predictions into the pot. Finally, we announce our first ever Curiosity of a Children Person of the Year winner 🏆!

Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/8-marvellous-microscopes-and-odd-future-predictions

Happy Christmas one and all. We know the only gift you want this year is more Curiosity of a Child. This episode Anton explores some strange and funny traditions from around the world. Then things get a bit darker when I look at the history of St Nicholas.

It's nearly midnight here and Santa will be arriving soon so I better get to bed and pretend to be asleep as so of what I read is rather scary!

If you’re in the Christmas spirit please leave us a lovely review.

Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/7-christmas-special-old-and-dark-tales

In part two of our Sir Isaac Brock Guernsey Greats feature we visit the War of 1812. How will Brock cope against the American invasion of Canada and will he create a legacy that lasts the test of time?

Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/6-from-the-stonge-age-to-the-war-of-1812

Anton discovers that by eating bananas he is in fact 50% cannibal! Then we take a look at the life of Sir Isaac Brock, Hero of Upper Canada but born here in Guernsey however we end on a cliff-hanger with the outbreak of the war of 1812.

Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/5-cannibalistic-bananas-and-sir-isaac-brock-part-1

Have you ever noticed how your finger is just the right size to fit up your nose? Surely this must be for a reason. We examine some interesting research about bogies and also explore how Anton’s nasal flu vaccine works.

Please review the show if you enjoy it and message us on Twitter @curichildpod

Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/4-nose-vaccines-and-eating-bogies

In part two of our Halloween special Vampires, Cyclopes, Zombies and Werewolves do battle to be crowned the Curiosity of a Child Monster Champion. Who will win this epic battle? Who should you take with you whilst trick or treating? Grab a comfy seat and a handful of Halloween treats and we’ll reveal the answer.

Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/3-2-halloween-monster-battle

The nights grow long and dark, Halloween approaches and all kinds of creatures begin to stir. In the first of a Halloween two parter we examine a witches spell in close detail, could the mistresses of the night really be concocting treats for unsuspecting children? We then introduce you to four monsters of myth and legend who will go head-to-head in the arena to be crowned the Curiosity of a Child Halloween Monster Champion. Listen to part two of this special extended edition for the result.

Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/3-1-we-put-the-e-in-halloween-spells