You're Dead To Me
The history podcast for people who don't like history... and those who do. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.
Why do British people love tea? (from Here For The History)
Where exactly does the British love affair with tea begin? It all starts with a Portuguese princess…In...
ListenHistory of Spices (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr David Veevers and comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha to learn all...
ListenEpic of Gilgamesh (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in the ancient world by Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid and comedian Marjolein Robertson to...
ListenHypatia of Alexandria (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in late antique Egypt by Professor Edith Hall and comedian Olga Koch to learn...
ListenGeoffrey Chaucer (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in medieval England by Professor Marion Turner and comedian Mike Wozniak to learn...
ListenLena Horne (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in 20th-century America by Dr Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins and comedian Desiree...
ListenPhilippe, Duc d’Orléans (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in 17th-century France by Dr Jonathan Spangler and comedian Tom Allen to learn...
ListenRenaissance Medicine (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in the 16th century by Dr Alanna Skuse and comedian Ria Lina to learn all about...
ListenEmperor Nero (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Rome by Professor Mary Beard and comedian and actor Patton Oswalt to...
ListenThe Terracotta Army (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient China by Professor Julia Lovell and special guest Phil Wang for a close...
ListenMedieval Irish Folklore (Radio Edit)
In this special live episode, recorded at the 2023 Hay Festival, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Gillian...
ListenEl Cid: the life and legend of a medieval Spanish warrior
Greg Jenner is joined in medieval Spain by historian Professor Nora Berend and comedian Toussaint Douglass...
ListenEmpress Dowager Cixi: from concubine to ruler of China
Greg Jenner is joined in 19th-century China by historian Professor Yangwen Zheng and comedian Sophie...
ListenHistory of the Telephone: 150th anniversary special
For our 150th episode, Greg Jenner is joined by historian Professor Iwan Morus and comedian Catherine...
ListenHistory of Spices: commerce, colonialism and culinary innovation
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr David Veevers and comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha to learn all...
ListenEpic of Gilgamesh: myths and heroes in ancient Mesopotamia
Greg Jenner is joined in the ancient world by Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid and comedian Marjolein Robertson to...
ListenHypatia of Alexandria: mathematician, martyr and feminist icon
Greg Jenner is joined in late antique Egypt by Professor Edith Hall and comedian Olga Koch to learn...
ListenGeoffrey Chaucer: the medieval father of English literature
Greg Jenner is joined in medieval England by Professor Marion Turner and comedian Mike Wozniak to learn...
ListenLena Horne: racism and resilience in the Golden Age of Hollywood
Greg Jenner is joined in twentieth-century America by Dr Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins and comedian Desiree...
ListenPhilippe, Duc d’Orléans: in the shadow of the Sun King
Greg Jenner is joined in 17th-century France by Dr Jonathan Spangler and comedian Tom Allen to learn...
ListenRenaissance Medicine: healthcare and disease in early modern England
Greg Jenner is joined in the 16th century by Dr Alanna Skuse and comedian Ria Lina to learn all about...
ListenEmperor Nero: ancient Rome’s most infamous ruler
Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Rome by Professor Mary Beard and comedian and actor Patton Oswalt to...
ListenMarie Antoinette (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in the 18th century by historian Professor Katherine Astbury and comedian Jen...
ListenHannibal of Carthage (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined in ancient North Africa by classicist Professor Josephine Quinn and comedian Darren...
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