How Morocco’s Ancient Crafts Are Still Made Today
In this episode of Made In, we explore three of Morocco’s ancient crafts: rug weaving, metalworking, and tassels. Follow Oualid Namous of Les Nomades de Marrakech, artist and designer Yahya,…
They wore WHAT? Medieval men dressed differently than you think
Join Dr Mortimer for the first instalment of the journey, travelling through A to D. Did you know medieval cows were a fraction of the size of today's? That men's…
Medieval Dog Ownership: A How-To Guide
What was it like to own and care for a dog in the Middle Ages? In this video we go deep into the details of Medieval dog ownership: the types…
Here’s what your medieval ancestors could REALLY afford to eat
In this HistoryExtra Academy, historian Ian Mortimer continues his A-Z of life in 14th-century England, exploring how dramatic changes in climate helped plunge communities into famine, why a skilled worker…
First Class Breakfast on the Titanic
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The Tale of Genji: Elegance That Transcends the Ages
Take an in-depth look at the lasting cultural legacy of a novel considered to be a masterpiece of classical Japanese literature.
He turned fixer-upper hidden in French village maze into foot-only oasis
After starting a family, Olivier Neveu left city life and bought an old townhouse hidden in his historic village's maze of lanes, 50 steps up from the street, with no…
Why Vampires Hate Garlic
A Transylvanian Recipe from 1580