Mad, bad and dangerous to know - 9 fascinating facts about Lord Byron
Learn about this scandalous early celebrity and why he drove the girls (and boys) so wild.
The Great Norse Mythology Quiz
Do you know your Asgards from your Niflheims? Try your hand at this Your Dead To Me quiz.
Ten things the Pyramids tell us about ancient Egyptians
They weren't built by aliens! Greg Jenner discusses Egypt's architectural marvels.
9 unexpected facts about the history of general elections
Curious things that occurred during elections in the 18th and 19th Centuries.
Meet the richest person who ever lived: Mansa Musa
Six things worth knowing about the 14th Century emperor of the Mali Empire.
Ten things you need to know about Blackbeard the pirate
Greg Jenner and his guests discuss the life and crimes of the infamous Blackbeard.
Is this functional furniture or merely decorative?
Debating the merits of animal horns in the domestic seating arrangements of Çatalhöyük.
Who is the host of Vampire Diaries?
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 pop culture today. Which vampire character is ...
Who is the host of Ancient Mesopotamia?
Host Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid and comedian Kae Kurd in Ancient Mesopotamia as they explore the Babylonian civiliisation. If your knowledge of Babylon doesn’t extend beyond the Boney M. song then this is the episode ...
Who is the host of Jack Sheppard?
Host Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Lena Liapi and comedian Stu Goldsmith in 18th century London to examine the life of infamous criminal, Jack Sheppard. From his early years in the workhouses of Spitalfields, we follow Jack from ...
What questions does Greg Jenner ask Queen Boudica?
Greg Jenner and his guests discuss the important questions surrounding Queen Boudica including: Is she a feminist icon? How do you pronounce her name? And was she really ginger? Get ready to forget everything you thought you knew about Boudica ...
Medieval Christmas
Greg and his guests Miles Jupp and Dr Eleanor Janega go back to the medieval Christmas for this one-off festive special.
Zheng Yi Sao
Greg Jenner and guests Ria Lina and Prof Ronald C. Po navigate the life of one of the most successful pirates to have ever lived, Zheng Yi Sao. During the 18th century Qing dynasty, she led a huge and feared army of pirates, all without a parrot on her shoulder.
Mary Wollstonecraft
Greg Jenner and his guests Dr Corin Throsby and Cariad Lloyd discuss the life and legacy of Mary Wollstonecraft. Mary was a successful ghostwriter, an advocate of human rights and a witty book critic who navigated the tumultuous 'Reign of Terror' in France, a treasure hunt and multiple heartbreaks.
The History of Ice Cream
Greg Jenner and his guests Dr Annie Gray and Richard Osman get the inside scoop on the history of our favourite frozen food while packing in as many of their 'flavourite' ice cream puns as possible (final count: 15!).
Mary Seacole
Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Gretchen Gerzina and comedian Nathan Caton to delve into the extraordinary life and adventures of the 19th-century celebrity, Mary Seacole. Mary was born and raised in Jamaica and rose to fame as a businesswoman and a volunteer nurse during the Crimean War.
Disability in the Ancient World
Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Rosie Jones and historian Dr Jane Draycott to discuss stories of disability from over a thousand years of history, including people with disabilities excelling on the battlefield and others with very well-dressed guide dogs.
Owain Glyndŵr
Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Elis James and historian Dr Kathryn Hurlock to explore the life and political career of medieval Welsh rebel Owain Glyndŵr, the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales, who led an uprising against English rule.
