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Zheng Yi Sao
Greg Jenner and guests explore the life of the pirate queen, Zheng Yi Sao.
The Ancient Olympics (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests limber up for a trip to the Ancient Olympics.
Mary Shelley (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and the team introduce us to genre-changing literary icon Mary Shelley.
Saladin (Radio Edit)
Meet legendary leader and Richard the Lionheart’s honourable nemesis, Saladin.
The Haitian Revolution (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests examine the 18th century revolution in Haiti.
Medieval Christmas
Greg Jenner and guests explore Christmas in medieval times.
Frederick the Great of Prussia
Join Greg Jenner and the team in 18th-century Prussia to meet Frederick the Great.
Hatshepsut
Join Greg and the team in Ancient Egypt to meet the unique and powerful ruler, Hatshepsut.
The Bayeux Tapestry
Join Greg and guests in 11th-century Europe to take a close look at the Bayeux Tapestry.
Ancient Athenian Democracy
Join Greg in Ancient Greece as we examine the start of democracy with the Athenians.
Captain Cook's First Voyage
Join Greg Jenner in the 18th century aboard a maiden voyage with Captain Cook.
Istanbul in the Ottoman Golden Age
Greg Jenner travels back 500 years to the Ottoman Empire.
Julie d'Aubigny
Join Greg Jenner in 17th-century France to meet the notorious Julie d'Aubigny.
Julius Caesar’s Rise To Power
Join Greg Jenner in Ancient Rome to meet one of history’s biggest names, Julius Caesar.
Black Georgian England
Join Greg Jenner in Georgian England to meet some of the leading figures of Black history.
The Terracotta Army
Join Greg Jenner in Ancient China to take a closer look at The Terracotta Army.
Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba
Join Greg Jenner in 17th-century West Africa to meet the warrior queen, Njinga.
The History of Timekeeping
Join Greg Jenner at the literal beginning of time to explore the history of timekeeping.
Ibn Battuta
Join Greg Jenner in medieval Morocco to meet the globetrotting traveller Ibn Battuta.
Medieval Animals
Greg Jenner looks at what we know about animals in medieval Europe.
The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Live)
Greg Jenner looks at early cultural fandom. Recorded live at the 2022 Hay Festival.
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests look at the action-packed life of Eleanor of Aquitaine.
The Tang Dynasty (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner takes us back to medieval China to explore the Tang Dynasty.
Greg Jenner talks to Lucy Worsley about Lady Killers
Greg and fellow historian Lucy Worsley discuss Lucy’s podcast, Lady Killers.
Medieval Christmas (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner and his guests explore Christmas in medieval times.
Christmas with Charles Dickens
Join Greg Jenner and discover what Christmas was like with Charles Dickens.
Prohibition in the USA (Radio Edit)
Greg takes us to 1920s USA to follow the implementation and after-effects of Prohibition.
The Asante Empire (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner heads to 17th-century Ghana to learn all about the incredible Asante Empire.
Ancient Greek & Roman Medicine (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner introduces us to the strange world of Ancient Greek and Roman medicine.
Grainne O’Malley (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner takes us to 16th-century Ireland to meet pirate queen Grainne O’Malley.
Georgian Courtship: love and marriage in 18th-century England
Join Greg and his guests in the long 18th century to explore Georgian love and courtship.