The story behind the failed Gunpowder Plot, and how we remember it today.

There's nothing more British than an afternoon tea. But is it really that British?

Fungus the Bogeyman and his gruesome counterparts from around the world.

Five facts about Elizabeth I you might not know.

Why the motte & bailey castle was the perfect defensive structure

Monasteries, monks and mead (and beer!)

The origins of the London Underground, its abandoned tube stations, and the city's hidden rivers.

An introductory episode to tell listeners about me and what they can expect from the show

A look at the misconceptions around the Bayeux Tapestry & why it's really Norman propaganda.