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Date	Combined Rank	Apple Podcasts
Oct 27	—	—
Oct 25	#190	#184
Oct 23	—	#197
Oct 17	#184	#177

Latest episodes

Do Brits Have Bad Teeth?

October 22, 2026 · 28 min

British people have terrible teeth. That’s the stereotype - but is it true? And what’s the story behind it? Ben Henderson and Alice Loxton explore how Brits got a reputation for bad teeth thanks to our love of sugar, and we see how British…
Where Did The Modern Toilet Come From?

October 15, 2026 · 31 min

Have you ever stopped to think about the technological marvel that is the modern toilet? Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson chart a course from a Roman fort in Northumberland via Victorian London to a council flat in 20th century Glasgow. All…
Why Are We Obsessed With Work?

October 8, 2026 · 37 min

Do you ever feel like work is taking over your life? Well, society didn’t always place so much value on work ethic. Ben Henderson and Alice Loxton uncover the surprising history behind our modern obsession with hard work. First, medieval…
Why Don’t We Wear Hats Anymore?

October 1, 2026 · 31 min

For centuries leaving the house without a hat would be like leaving the house without your phone or keys - you simply wouldn’t do it. But these days, headwear is an optional add on - a fashion choice, a weather protector, or found on the…
Why Are We Dog Obsessed?

September 24, 2026 · 34 min

Dogs are man’s best friend - but has it always been that way? Ben Henderson and Alice Loxton look into how humans and dogs first got acquainted, we’ll hear about the tough lives of medieval dogs, and we’ll reveal how the Victorians forged…

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Who Invented the “Whodunit”?

September 17, 2026 · 37 min

It was the vicar that did it! In the billiards room! With a candlestick! To many fans of a murder mystery, this is perhaps a familiar sounding phrase from a classic “whodunit”. But just how did this endlessly popular genre come to be?…
Where Do Manners Come From?

September 10, 2026 · 35 min

Ben Henderson and Alice Loxton explore how Renaissance books on courtly conduct inspired an era of civility. They untangle the 18th century age of politeness, and we’ll find out how the Victorians shaped the way we behave today. But are…
Why Do Scots Wear Tartan?

September 3, 2026 · 36 min

Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson dig through the folds of time to understand how Tartan became so woven into Scottish history. Just how did the material become so intrinsically linked to the nation’s image? It’s a winding and dramatic…
Why Do We Love Pubs?

August 27, 2026 · 30 min

How did the pub become so central to British culture? Ben Henderson and Alice Loxton reveal how women ran medieval alehouses, how the Reformation led to a golden age of boozers, and how competition from gin produced the iconic Victorian…
Why Does the Union Jack Look Like That?

August 20, 2026 · 34 min

Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson delve into the history of the Union Jack - the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It’s one of the most recognisable British icons, but just why does it look the way it does?…
Why Do We Have ‘Ugly’ Buildings?

August 13, 2026 · 27 min

Modern buildings are ugly - that’s what opinion polls suggest - but if it’s true, what’s the story behind it? Ben Henderson and Alice Loxton see how a Swiss architect turned the British establishment against traditional architecture, and…
Who Invented the Weekend?

August 6, 2026 · 31 min

Have you ever wondered why we get Saturday and Sundays off each week? Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson try to figure out who invented the weekend. We got Sunday, then Saturday afternoon.. Then finally the full two days - but how? We’ll…