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News imageHere for the History

Here for the History

Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson reveal the surprising moments in history behind the traditions, customs and objects all around us.

News imageHere for the History

Episodes (17 available)

News imageHere for the History, Why are we dog obsessed?

Dogs are man’s best friend - but has it always been that way.

24 Sept 2026

34 mins

News imageHere for the History, Who Invented the “Whodunit”?

Uncover the perpetrators behind our love for a murder mystery.

17 Sept 2026

37 mins

News imageHere for the History, Where Do Manners Come From?

Books on courtly conduct, the age of politeness and Victorian etiquette.

10 Sept 2026

35 mins

News imageHere for the History, Why Do Scots Wear Tartan?

How this checked material became the symbol of a nation.

3 Sept 2026

36 mins

News imageHere for the History, Why Do We Love Pubs?

How did the pub become so central to British culture?

27 Aug 2026

30 mins

News imageHere for the History, Why Does the Union Jack Look Like That?

The story of why the UK’s national flag looks the way it does.

20 Aug 2026

34 mins

News imageHere for the History, Why Do We Have ‘Ugly’ Buildings?

How modern architecture swept Britain in the 20th century.

13 Aug 2026

27 mins

News imageHere for the History, Who Invented the Weekend?

The story of why we get Saturday and Sundays off work each week.

6 Aug 2026

31 mins

News imageHere for the History, Why Do We Wear Suits?

From royal coronations to criminal trials, the suit is men’s go-to uniform. Why?

30 Jul 2026

33 mins

News imageHere for the History, Package Holiday: Why do Brits go to Benidorm?

How did a teetotaller and a military dictator help to create the summer getaway?

23 Jul 2026

37 mins

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