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.
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…
Monty Don Explores Croatia’s Adriatic Gardens! | Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens
Croatia’s Adriatic coast hides a garden story shaped by stone, sea, history, and survival. Monty Don travels from Trieste into Croatia, visiting Miramare Castle, iris nurseries, Opatija’s historic parks, ancient…
Sadly Passed | Mitchell and Webb
David Mitchell and Robert Webb hilariously recap the brutal action of John Wick 4 with an unexpectedly polite twist. As the violence gets more extreme, the phrase “sadly passed away”…
Sur vs Sûr
Do you know the difference between sur and sûr? They aren't the same! Sur = a preposition (on or on top of) Sûr/sûre = sure or certain Depending on the…