A 700-Year-Old Hummus Recipe from Egypt
There are 10 recipes for hummus in the cookbook, all of which are more complicated than most modern hummuses. This one looked the most complex to me with 28 ingredients,…
The People’s Recorder Podcast: Revitalizing the Oneida Language and Preserving Their History Native: Historians Do Stand-Up
In 1977, Charlie Hill became the first Native comedian to perform on a national TV broadcast – a groundbreaking performance in television and cultural history. “It was a huge…
Get Ready With Me | Working in Henry VIII’s Kitchens
When we think of Tudor fashion at the court of Henry VIII, we probably imagine the lush gowns and shining doublets that we see in portraits. But what did ordinary,…
Catherine of Aragon’s Bedchamber Servant | Get Ready with Me
Catalina of Motril was a former servant to Katherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII. Likely enslaved, she was brought to England at the age of 15 to serve…
Inside Alan’s Beautifully Restored Norfolk Cottage Full of Charm & Character
Bought ten years ago as a holiday home, the plan grew into something much bigger. The cottage hadn't been touched since the 1950s, and by the time demolition stopped, only…
Narrow garden magic – how a garden designer transforms their own garden
Long, narrow gardens are difficult to get right. In this video, garden designer Edmund Jackson takes us through the transformation of his own garden from a weed-infested corridor to a…
99% Invisible: 100 Objects #11: Brannock Device
In 1925, the world saw the birth of what just might be the greatest gadget in American History: the Brannock Device. The metal contraption transformed the way we measure feet…
Small Garden Design Done Right
Let’s talk about small gardens, because the reality is, most of us aren’t working with rolling acres. This particular space is 10 by 10 metres, almost identical in size to…
King William III’s underwear | Fashion unpicked | V&A
Serving as underwear in the 1700s, shirts were usually worn out and then recycled to make paper, but this one has survived for centuries. It is made of the finest…