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Histories of the Unexpected

Histories of the Unexpected explores the past in ways that you never dreamt possible. Surely there’s nothing unexpected about the past? About History? Aha, well Histories of the Unexpected adopts a new approach to exploring our past. Gone is the traditional linear plotting of battles, monarchs and political movements. Histories of the Unexpected argues that everything has a history, even the most unexpected of subjects. Like SLIME. Or COURAGE. or APPLAUSE…. Presented by Dr Sam Willis and Professor James Daybell.

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Latest Episodes:

The Tudors Jun 14, 2019

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Sam Willis and James Daybell explore the unexpected history of the Tudors! Is it all about Henry VIII? Anne Boleyn? Hampton Court and the Mary Rose? Well yes, but it's also all about monsters, toilets, oranges, mirrors, the gift, windows, hats, the chair, bones, lists, fire, eyes, faces, bells, shrinking, accidents, fruit-eating, letter writing, cannibalism and rings!

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D-Day Special Episode Jun 06, 2019

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James and Sam tackle the unexpected history of D-Day in tribute to the 75th anniversary the Normandy landings. It's all to do with the Cold War, 9/11, pockets, decoys, memory, prayers and the debts we owe to a generation of men and women.

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Writing! ...including Dr Peter Toth and the British Library exhibition Writing: Making Your Mark Jun 04, 2019

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James and Sam discuss the unexpected history of Writing! It's all about invention, revolutions, torture, injury, priorities, practicing, shadows, boxes, borders...and so much more! This episode includes an interview with Dr Peter Toth, the curator of the new Writing exhibition at the British Library.

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Romans! May 29, 2019

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Sam and James tackle the unexpected history of the Romans! Yes, emperors, the development of civilisation and armies all have a fascinating history but so too do walls, tattoos, collecting, fattening, recycling, walking, poison, the kiss, posture, solar power, fish, benches, weaving, taming, shopping, wicked stepmothers, feet, inkwells, demonic possession...and even the number seven!

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Shipwrecks: The Vasa May 20, 2019

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Join Sam and James as they talk about the unexpected history of shipwrecks - through the fabulous example of the Vasa, a Swedish ship that sank in 1628. It's all about gender bending hats, trousers that become dresses, sail ripping cannon balls and skeletons that change sex. Oh and the symptoms of shock and things simply...disappearing.

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World War 2 May 13, 2019

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Sam and James discuss all of the unexpected aspects of WWII, which is all about rubble, carrots, blood, pockets, suicide, gates, Zen Buddhism, furniture, cancer, Mozart, King Arthur, cows, mothers, puppets, handkerchiefs, and much, much more! It's not just all about the Nazis, Churchill and the Battle of Britain...

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Vikings May 06, 2019

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James and Sam explore the UNEXPECTED history of the Vikings. Who knew that the Vikings are all about graffiti, break-ins, criminal profiling, colour, teeth, keys, birds, nicknames, saunas, silk, mischief, staffs and goading!

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The Family Jan 27, 2019

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Dr Sam Willis & Professor James Daybell explore the unexpected history of the family. For more exclusive history documentaries & interviews, subscribe to HistoryHit.TV.

Producer: Natt Tapley

Audio: Peter Curry

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Privacy Jan 20, 2019

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Dr Sam Willis & Professor James Daybell explore the unexpected history of Privacy. For more exclusive history documentaries & interviews, subscribe to HistoryHit.TV.

Producer: Natt Tapley

Audio: Peter Curry

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Secrets Jan 06, 2019

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Dr Sam Willis & Professor James Daybell explore the unexpected history of Secrets. For more exclusive history documentaries & interviews, subscribe to HistoryHit.TV.

Producer: Natt Tapley

Audio: Peter Curry

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