The Noble Origins of Afternoon Tea
Max Miller recreates a historical recipe for Victoria sandwiches from Isabella Beeton’s 1861 book, Book of Household Management. The episode explores the origins of afternoon tea, tracing its custom to…
Getting Dressed as Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second queen, was a fashion icon of her time. Bringing the manners, etiquette, and wardrobe trends from the French court to England, she stood out amongst…
Making A Wedding Cake From 1769
Ahead of a personal wedding, Max Miller explores the history of traditional bride cakes from 1769, adapting a massive recipe for a modern kitchen. Learn about the evolution of wedding…
An art class on Pointillism | National Gallery
Join curator Annabel Bai Jackson and educator Joanna Conybeare as they look at key Neo-Impressionist paintings and experiment with different methods themselves in a practical demonstration.
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THE ILLUSTRATIONS OF EDWARD ARDIZZONE
If you were born some time in the second half of the 20th century in Britain you will almost certainly be familiar with the illustrations of Edward Ardizzone. How well…
Other cultures name themselves differently.
Our names aren't normal. The structure of + + is not how much of the world does it. Other cultures squeeze in extra information such as tribal names, ancestral villages,…
Medieval Affair SO BAD She Became A Nun!
This is the wild story of a 12th century French philosopher, Abelard, who fell in love with his student, Heloise.
The Surprising Truth About Beauty Standards in the Middle Ages
What made you attractive in the Middle Ages? In this filmed episode of the History Hit podcast Betwixt the Sheets, Dr Kate Lister interviews medieval historian Eleanor Janega about medieval…
The Extravagance of 1700s Court Dresses | The Spitalfields Mantua Dress
In the 18th century, Mantua dresses were the height of court fashion. In this video, our experts discuss a rare and spectacular dress that dates from around 1756. It's 210cm…