Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Inca Empire (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Bill Sillar and comedian Sue Perkins to learn all about the South American Inca empire. At their height, the Inca controlled a vast territory from their base in Per…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
The Queen of Sheba (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Jillian Stinchcomb and comedian Sadia Azmat to learn all about the legendary Queen of Sheba. From her first appearance in the Hebrew Bible, the Queen of Sheba has fascinat…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Introducing History's Secret Heroes Series 2
Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for tales of deception, resistance and courage in History's Secret Heroes Series 2.
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
The History of Bollywood (Radio Edit)
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Sunny Singh and broadcaster Poppy Jay to learn all about the history of Indian cinema, colloquially known as Bollywood. Filmmaking technology arriv…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Simón Bolívar (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Francisco Eissa-Barroso and comedian Katie Green to learn all about the complicated life and legacy of 19th-Century South American revolutionary leader Simón Bol…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Madam C.J. Walker (Radio Edit)
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Noliwe Rooks and comedian Athena Kugblenu to learn all about the life and business savvy of 19th-century Black American haircare entrepreneur Madam…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Pythagoras (Radio Edit)
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Edith Hall and comedian Desiree Burch to learn about ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras. Pythagoras is famous in maths classes …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
The Bloomsbury Group (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Jane Goldman and comedian Suzi Ruffell as he travels back a century to1920s London to learn all about the members of the Bloomsbury Group. A collection of intellectuals an…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
The History of Kung Fu (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Leon Rocha and comedian Phil Wang to learn all about the surprising history of kung fu, from ancient China to the present day. Rooted in ancient Chinese exercises designed…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Catherine the Great (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Julia Leikin and comedian David Mitchell to learn all about the life of Catherine II of Russia, better known as Catherine the Great. Catherine’s story is full of contradic…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago