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Here for the History

Here for the History

Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson reveal the surprising moments in history behind the traditions, customs and objects all around us.

Here for the History

Episodes (20 available)

Here for the History, Do Brits Have Bad Teeth?

There’s a stereotype that Brits have bad teeth - is it true?

22 Oct 2026

28 mins

Here for the History, Where Did The Modern Toilet Come From?

The modern toilet is a technological marvel - where did it come from?

15 Oct 2026

31 mins

Here for the History, Why Are We Obsessed With Work?

The history behind our modern obsession with hard work.

8 Oct 2026

37 mins

Here for the History, Why are we dog obsessed?

Dogs are man’s best friend - but has it always been that way.

24 Sept 2026

34 mins

Here for the History, Who Invented the “Whodunit”?

Uncover the perpetrators behind our love for a murder mystery.

17 Sept 2026

37 mins

Here for the History, Where Do Manners Come From?

Books on courtly conduct, the age of politeness and Victorian etiquette.

10 Sept 2026

35 mins

Here for the History, Why Do Scots Wear Tartan?

How this checked material became the symbol of a nation.

3 Sept 2026

36 mins

Here for the History, Why Do We Love Pubs?

How did the pub become so central to British culture?

27 Aug 2026

30 mins

Here for the History, Why Does the Union Jack Look Like That?

The story of why the UK’s national flag looks the way it does.

20 Aug 2026

34 mins

Here for the History, Why Do We Have ‘Ugly’ Buildings?

How modern architecture swept Britain in the 20th century.

13 Aug 2026

27 mins

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