Podcast Episodes
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Host Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Corin Throsby and Comedian Ed Gamble to look at the role and development of vampire characters throughout 19th century Gothic literature and its continuing effect on …
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
The Battle of Salamis
Host Greg Jenner is joined by historian Professor Michael Scott and comedian Shappi Khorsandi to head back to 480BCE for one of history’s most notorious naval battles - The Battle of Salamis. On a jo…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
The Mughal Empire
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Mehreen Chida-Razvi and comedian Sindhu Vee to explore The Mughal Empire and its legacy in art and architecture.
We learn why an Emperor always needed to be wary…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Gabby Storey and comedian Rachel Parris to take a look at the action-packed life of Eleanor of Aquitaine.
She was the only woman ever to be queen of both England an…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
The History of Chocolate
Greg Jenner is joined by chocolate historian Alex Hutchinson and British TV legend Richard Osman to explore the culinary and cultural history of chocolate - Britain's favourite confectionery.
Just wha…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
Josephine Baker
Greg Jenner is joined by historical expert Dr Michell Chresfield and comedian Desiree Burch to travel to 1920s Paris and meet the phenomenal Josephine Baker.
Josephine Baker was a renowned performer …
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
The Ancient Olympics
Greg Jenner and his guests Professor Michael Scott and comedian Shaparak Khorsandi limber up for a trip to the ancient Olympics.
Discover the drastic measures taken to prevent women watching the acti…
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
The Mayflower
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Misha Ewen and comedian Alex Edelman to take a trip back in time and across the Atlantic with the passengers of The Mayflower.
They ask all the most pertinent que…
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
Mary Shelley
Greg Jenner is joined by literary expert Dr Corin Throsby and comedian Lauren Pattison to explore the often turbulent life of literary icon Mary Shelley.
Join us as we all question our life achieveme…
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
Neanderthals
Greg Jenner is joined by the brilliant comedian Tim Minchin and Palaeolithic archaeologist Dr Becky Wragg Sykes as they take us way back in time to visit the mysterious world of Neanderthals. Just wh…
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago