Greg Jenner: You Are History

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Discover some delightful, daft and downright deadly facts with historian and podcaster (You’re Dead to Me) Greg Jenner as he shares the fascinating history behind ordinary objects you see every day. His book You Are History covers everything from the alarm clock to the toilet, so get ready for mind-boggling tales from the past and hilarious historical happenings, in this not to be missed event!

Thought history was only in museums? Think again! Join Greg Jenner as he takes you on a trip through the amazing history hidden in the things you use every day. Did you know that the first TV was made out of biscuit tins and knitting needles? Or that the humble paperclip helped lead an anti-war movement? Or that a few hundred years ago it was fashionable to style your hair with cat poo?! This is history – but not as you know it!

Greg Jenner is a historian, author and podcast host, specializing in communicating history through popular culture. He is best-known for his educational comedy podcast for the BBC, You’re Dead to Me, which has had over 57 million downloads. His Homeschool History radio series won him an army of new fans when it launched on BBC Radio 4 during the Covid pandemic. As historical consultant to the BAFTA award-winning CBBC comedy series Horrible Histories, Greg ensured the factual accuracy of hundreds of side-splitting sketches. He’s published several books for adults, but You Are History is his first for children. You can find more about Greg at www.gregjenner.com or on twitter @greg_jenner.