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Here for the History

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

Sounds,21 episodes

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Do Brits Have Bad Teeth?
There’s a stereotype that Brits have bad teeth - is it true?
22 Oct 2026,27 mins
Where Did The Modern Toilet Come From?
The modern toilet is a technological marvel - where did it come from?
15 Oct 2026,31 mins
Why Are We Obsessed With Work?
The history behind our modern obsession with hard work.
08 Oct 2026,37 mins
Why Don’t We Wear Hats Anymore?
Alice and Ben put on their thinking caps to unravel the demise of the hat.
01 Oct 2026,31 mins
Why Are We Dog Obsessed?
Dogs are man’s best friend - but has it always been that way.
24 Sep 2026,33 mins
Who Invented the “Whodunit”?
Uncover the perpetrators behind our love for a murder mystery.
17 Sep 2026,37 mins
Where Do Manners Come From?
Books on courtly conduct, the age of politeness and Victorian etiquette.
10 Sep 2026,34 mins
Why Do Scots Wear Tartan?
How this checked material became the symbol of a nation.
03 Sep 2026,35 mins
Why Do We Love Pubs?
How did the pub become so central to British culture?
27 Aug 2026,29 mins
Why Does the Union Jack Look Like That?
The story of why the UK’s national flag looks the way it does.
20 Aug 2026,33 mins
Why Do We Have ‘Ugly’ Buildings?
How modern architecture swept Britain in the 20th century.
13 Aug 2026,27 mins
Who Invented the Weekend?
The story of why we get Saturday and Sundays off work each week.
06 Aug 2026,31 mins
Why Do We Wear Suits?
From royal coronations to criminal trials, the suit is men’s go-to uniform. Why?
30 Jul 2026,32 mins
Package Holiday: Why do Brits go to Benidorm?
How did a teetotaller and a military dictator help to create the summer getaway?
23 Jul 2026,36 mins
Stiff Upper Lip: Do Brits Have Emotions?
Exploring the stereotype that Brits don’t show their emotions.
16 Jul 2026,34 mins,
Why Don’t Women’s Clothes Have Pockets?
The surprising history of how women’s pockets fell in and out of fashion over time.
09 Jul 2026,36 mins
Why Are Brits So Obsessed With Football?
How football became Britain’s national sport.
02 Jul 2026,38 mins
English Language: Why Do We Speak Like That?
Why do our spellings not match our pronunciations? Why are so many words really weird?
25 Jun 2026,29 mins
Why does British food have such a bad reputation?
French fashions and wartime rationing have long tarnished Britain’s culinary reputation
18 Jun 2026,34 mins
Why do British people love tea?
The Portuguese princess, corporate espionage and waging war for tea.
18 Jun 2026,31 mins
Are You Here For The History?
Exploring the stereotypes, social norms and traditions that fill our everyday life.
15 Jun 2026,2 mins