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The quirks of British life are no accident. Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson reveal the intriguing origin stories behind the traditions and objects that make the UK what it is.
Why do Brits love curry? (34 mins)
- You're Dead to MeGreg Jenner’s history hit, with comics and experts learning and laughing about the past
- In Our TimeHow the description of a fictional island has fascinated readers for centuries.56 mins
- The Lost City of SanxingduiFrom legend to reality. How a wealth of artefacts are opening a new chapter in history59 mins
- The Shaman's GraveOne grave, 9,000 years of secrets brought to life. Who was the shaman of Bad Dürrenberg?52 mins
- How the Romans Conquered the AlpsDiscover the route, weapons and tactics used in Emperor Augustus’ Alpine campaign53 mins
- Echoes from Below: Exploring Britain's CavesAn uncharted abyss, millions of years in the making. What secrets wait in the Titan cave?52 mins
- Building SightsPosy Simmonds discovers a remarkable police station in the City of London. (1996)9 mins
- The NormansA look at how the Normans established their new province of Normandy in northern France.
- Looking for VictoriaExploring Queen Victoria's traumatic childhood, coronation at 18 and marriage to Albert.57 mins
- Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry: Inside the MuseumThe blockbuster exhibition - with a stellar cast of experts telling the Tapestry's story59 mins
- Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power in the Court of Britain’s First King...Secrets, sex and a murder that threatened the life and legacy of Britain’s first king58 mins
- Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the VillageBen Robinson unlocks the ancient roots of the Northumberland village of Warkworth.29 mins
