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Guest: Marco Polo
In this episode of You’re Dead To Me, host Greg Jenner is joined in 13th-century Venice by Professor Sharon Kinoshita and comedian Ria Lina to uncover the incredible life and travels of Marco Polo. What you’ll discover in this episode
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Guest: Empress Matilda
Who was Empress Matilda, the woman who nearly became the first reigning queen of England? In this episode of You’re Dead To Me, host Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Gabrielle Storey and comedian Cariad Lloyd to explore the dramatic story of Matilda and the civil war known as The Anarchy.
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Guest: Professor Frank Cogliano
In this Fourth of July Special episode of You’re Dead To Me, historian Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Frank Cogliano and comedian/actor Patton Oswalt to explore the causes, battles, and consequences of the American Revolutionary War. With 2025 marking 250 years since the start of the conflict (1775), this is the perfect time to revisit how America fought to free itself from British rule.
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Guest: Alexandre Dumas
In this episode of You’re Dead To Me, host Greg Jenner is joined in 19th-century France by historian Professor Olivette Otele and comedian Celya AB to explore the extraordinary life of Dumas. What you’ll learn in this episode
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Guest: Kellogg Brothers
In this episode of You’re Dead To Me, host Greg Jenner travels to 19th-century America with historian Dr Vanessa Heggie and comedian Ed Byrne to explore the dramatic and surprising story of the Kellogg brothers. What you’ll learn in this episode
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Guest: Viking Women
What were the lives of Viking women really like? Were they all shieldmaidens and Valkyries, or did most live very different lives in medieval Scandinavia? In this episode of You’re Dead To Me, host Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Eleanor Barraclough and comedian Chloe Petts to uncover the fascinating history of women in the Viking Age.
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Guest: Renaissance Beauty
What did it take to look beautiful in the Renaissance era? From elaborate hairstyles to homemade skincare, beauty was as much about culture and power as it was about appearance. In this episode of You’re Dead To Me, host Greg Jenner travels to sixteenth-century Italy with historian Professor Jill Burke and comedian Tatty Macleod to uncover the secrets of Renaissance beauty standards.
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What really happened in 18th-century India, during the so-called decline of the Mughal Empire? Was it truly an age of chaos, or a time of transformation? In this episode of You’re Dead To Me, host Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Jagjeet Lally and comedian Nish Kumar to explore the long 18th century in India — a period often misunderstood but rich with change.
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What made Alexandria one of the most legendary cities of the ancient world? In this episode of You’re Dead To Me, host Greg Jenner is joined in Egypt by historian Professor Islam Issa and comedian Athena Kugblenu to uncover the incredible story of Alexandria – a city that shaped knowledge, science, and culture for centuries.
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Who was Hannibal Barca, the brilliant Carthaginian general who became one of ancient Rome’s most feared enemies? In this episode of You’re Dead To Me, host Greg Jenner travels back to ancient North Africa with classicist Professor Josephine Quinn and comedian Darren Harriott to uncover the epic life of Hannibal of Carthage.
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