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You're Dead to Me

You're Dead to Me

181 Episodes • By BBC Radio 4 • www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07mdbh...
The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.
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Minoan Civilisation
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined in Bronze Age... more
Jul 26 2024 56m
Unconventional Fashion Trends in Art
Chapter 1 6 mins
Olympics Podcast
Chapter 2 7 mins
Minoan Archaeology and Myths
Chapter 3 9 mins
Minoan Archaeology and Reconstruction
Chapter 4 5 mins
Minoan Writing and Artifacts
Chapter 5 6 mins
Minoan Society, Women, and Fashion
Chapter 6 15 mins
Minoan Daily Life and Culture
Chapter 7 6 mins
Interpreting Minoan History and Archaeology
Chapter 8 2 mins
Famous Guests on Historical Podcast
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LGBTQ Life in Weimar Germany
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined in twentieth-... more
Jul 19 2024 56m
Challenging Conservative Views Through Experimentation
Chapter 1 7 mins
Weimar Republic
Chapter 2 11 mins
Treaty of Versailles and Weimar Germany
Chapter 3 9 mins
Sexology and Queer Rights Movement
Chapter 4 10 mins
Berlin's Queer Subculture and Nightlife
Chapter 5 9 mins
Gender Fluidity in Weimar Germany
Chapter 6 6 mins
Exploring Weimar History Through Education
Chapter 7 1 min
Television Chat on Off the Telly
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Mary Anning
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined in nineteenth... more
Jul 12 2024 56m
Fossil Hunting in 1800s Religious Society
Chapter 1 5 mins
Mary Anning
Chapter 2 7 mins
Perilous Childhood and Fossil Discoveries
Chapter 3 11 mins
Exploring Science and Faith in England
Chapter 4 8 mins
The Dinosaur Discoverer
Chapter 5 7 mins
Mary Anning's Unrecognized Brilliance
Chapter 6 6 mins
Mary Anning's Unfulfilled Financial Struggle
Chapter 7 8 mins
Women in History
Chapter 8 1 min
Desert Island Discs With Anthony Joshua
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Printing in England
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined in fifteenth-... more
Jul 5 2024 56m
Medieval England Theatre Discussion
Chapter 1 7 mins
History of Book Printing in England
Chapter 2 4 mins
Printing of English Troy Story
Chapter 3 13 mins
Printing Technology in East Asia
Chapter 4 7 mins
Printing Industry Growth and Book Distribution
Chapter 5 4 mins
Printing, Piracy, and Profits
Chapter 6 5 mins
Impact of Printing on Society
Chapter 7 10 mins
Authorities and Church Control Printing Presses
Chapter 8 3 mins
Communication Strategies for Success
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Announcing Series 8
We’re back! Greg Jenner previews the topics and gues... more
Jul 2 2024 1m
Reviving Afghan Music With American Idol
Chapter 1 2 mins
Advertising and Entertainment on BBC
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Emma of Normandy (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Elizabeth Tyler a... more
Jun 21 2024 28m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Medieval Queens and Viking Invasions
Chapter 2 14 mins
Royal Drama and Power Struggles
Chapter 3 38 sec
Global Antiquities Theft Scandal
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The Inca Empire (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Bill Sillar and c... more
Jun 14 2024 28m
Inca Empire
Chapter 1 6 mins
Discovering the Inca Empire
Chapter 2 8 mins
Inca Empire Origins and Governance
Chapter 3 7 mins
Inca Society and Culture Overview
Chapter 4 6 mins
Inca Mummification and Collapse of Empire
Chapter 5 58 sec
Podcast Mysteries
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The Queen of Sheba (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Jillian Stinchcomb and c... more
Jun 7 2024 28m
Mystery of Queen Sheba
Chapter 1 4 mins
The Queen of Sheba
Chapter 2 14 mins
The Queen of Sheba Throughout History
Chapter 3 10 mins
Evolution of Queen of Sheba
Chapter 4 1 min
Acorn TV and Assassin's Creed History
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Introducing History's Secret Heroes Series 2
Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary... more
Jun 4 2024 12m
Witnessing the Tragic Reality of Holocaust
Chapter 1 12 mins
Unsung Heroes
Chapter 2 1 min
Helping Jewish Refugees During Nazi Regime
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The History of Bollywood (Radio Edit)
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor ... more
May 31 2024 28m
Chapter 1 5 mins
History of Bollywood With Special Guests
Chapter 2 11 mins
Evolution of Indian Cinema
Chapter 3 14 mins
History and Impact of Bollywood Cinema
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Simón Bolívar (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Francisco Eiss... more
May 24 2024 28m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Simon Bolivar
Chapter 2 8 mins
Simon Bolivar's Revolutionary Campaigns
Chapter 3 9 mins
Bolivar's Revolutionary Legacy Explored
Chapter 4 2 mins
Relax With 'Deep Calm' Podcast
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Madam C.J. Walker (Radio Edit)
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor ... more
May 17 2024 28m
Madam CJ Walker
Chapter 1 11 mins
From Rags to Riches
Chapter 2 12 mins
The Rise of Madam CJ Walker
Chapter 3 4 mins
Madam CJ Walker's Legacy and Impact
Chapter 4 1 min
Broomgate
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Pythagoras (Radio Edit)
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor ... more
May 10 2024 28m
Sacred Times Festival Customs
Chapter 1 8 mins
Ancient Greek Mathematician Pythagoras
Chapter 2 10 mins
The Life of Pythagoras
Chapter 3 9 mins
Pythagoras
Chapter 4 2 mins
Brand Failures and Mother's Day Deals
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The Bloomsbury Group (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Jane Goldman and comedia... more
May 3 2024 28m
Bloomsbury Group Origins at Cambridge
Chapter 1 4 mins
Bloomsbury Group
Chapter 2 13 mins
Bloomsbury Group and Queer Identity
Chapter 3 10 mins
Bloomsbury Group
Chapter 4 2 mins
The Rise and Fall of Brands
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The History of Kung Fu (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Leon Rocha and comedian ... more
Apr 26 2024 28m
History of Shaolin Monastery
Chapter 1 5 mins
History of Kung Fu in China
Chapter 2 8 mins
Martial Arts Origins and Shaolin Monks
Chapter 3 15 mins
Martial Arts Evolution and Cultural Impact
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Catherine the Great (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Julia Leikin and comedia... more
Apr 19 2024 28m
Enlightened Monarchs in History
Chapter 1 9 mins
Catherine the Great
Chapter 2 4 mins
Catherine the Great's Coup and Reign
Chapter 3 12 mins
Catherine the Great
Chapter 4 44 sec
Your Place or Mine Radio Show
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Mozart
In this special live episode, with music by the BBC ... more
Mar 29 2024 1h 11m
Mozart
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Old Norse Literature (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Janina Ramirez... more
Mar 22 2024 28m
Redefining Viking Misconceptions
Chapter 1 13 mins
Old Norse Myths & Literature Introduction
Chapter 2 13 mins
Norse Mythology and Ragnarok Discussion
Chapter 3 1 min
Viking Legacy and Modern Associations
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Ramesses the Great (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests lift the lid on one of An... more
Mar 15 2024 29m
Nefertari
Chapter 1 11 mins
Ramesses the Great
Chapter 2 10 mins
Ramses' Building and Conquests
Chapter 3 8 mins
Ramesses II
Chapter 4 1 min
Historical Hijinks With Russell Kane
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Emma of Normandy
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor ... more
Mar 8 2024 58m
In Praise of Queen Emma
Chapter 1 12 mins
Queen Emma of Normandy
Chapter 2 7 mins
Ethelred, Vikings, and Emma
Chapter 3 8 mins
The Queen and the Viking King
Chapter 4 9 mins
Emma of Normandy
Chapter 5 8 mins
Power Struggles in Medieval England
Chapter 6 11 mins
Emma of Normandy
Chapter 7 1 min
Medieval Scottish Kings and Thrones
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Inka
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor ... more
Mar 1 2024 59m
Machu Picchu
Chapter 1 8 mins
Inca Empire
Chapter 2 6 mins
Origins of Inka Empire and Beliefs
Chapter 3 10 mins
Inca Empire
Chapter 4 10 mins
Inca Food and Agriculture
Chapter 5 10 mins
Incas, Gold, and Architecture
Chapter 6 12 mins
Inka Legacy and Society Collapse
Chapter 7 2 mins
Naughty Historical Topics Unraveled
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Queen of Sheba
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Jillian... more
Feb 23 2024 54m
Queen of Sheba in Ancient Texts
Chapter 1 4 mins
Queen of Sheba Legend Exploration
Chapter 2 14 mins
The Queen of Sheba in History
Chapter 3 8 mins
Queen of Sheba's Encounters and Parody
Chapter 4 11 mins
Evolution of Queen of Sheba Representation
Chapter 5 8 mins
Queen of Sheba's Evolution
Chapter 6 6 mins
The Queen of Sheba
Chapter 7 1 min
The Exercise Debate
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History of Bollywood
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor ... more
Feb 16 2024 57m
Rise of Modern Theatre in India
Chapter 1 11 mins
The History and Origins of Bollywood
Chapter 2 12 mins
The Evolution of Indian Cinema
Chapter 3 11 mins
Songs in Bollywood Films
Chapter 4 7 mins
Evolution of Bollywood Cinema and Politics
Chapter 5 9 mins
Evolution of Bollywood Stars and Industry
Chapter 6 5 mins
Exploring Bollywood
Chapter 7 1 min
Poppy's Podcast
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Simón Bolívar
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by historian ... more
Feb 9 2024 56m
Losses and Challenges on Andes Expedition
Chapter 1 13 mins
Simon Bolivar
Chapter 2 10 mins
Simon Bolivar's Revolutionary Journey
Chapter 3 9 mins
Bolivar's Dictatorship and the Counter Revolution
Chapter 4 12 mins
Bolivar's Military Campaigns and Political Achievements
Chapter 5 10 mins
Simon Bolivar
Chapter 6 1 min
BBC Radio Host Discusses Evil Genius
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Madam C.J. Walker
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor ... more
Feb 2 2024 57m
Villa Loireau
Chapter 1 9 mins
Madame CJ Walker
Chapter 2 7 mins
Sarah McWilliams' Journey to Entrepreneurship
Chapter 3 3 mins
Black Jesus and Hair Care Recipes
Chapter 4 8 mins
Madam CJ Walker
Chapter 5 13 mins
Madame Walker's Lavish Life and Success
Chapter 6 4 mins
Madam CJ Walker's Philanthropy and Activism
Chapter 7 10 mins
Madam CJ Walker
Chapter 8 2 mins
History Corner and Comedy Corner Guests
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