You Are History: From the Alarm Clock to the Toilet, the Amazing History of the Things You Use Every Day

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In this hilarious, non-fiction book from writer-historian Greg Jenner, history is made both fun and relevant. History isn’t only found in fancy museums, nor does it have to be about ancient royalty, historical figures, or inventors. History is also about you and me, and the very things we see and use every day! Greg Jenner (born 1982) is a British author and public historian with a particular interest in communicating history through pop culture and humour. [1] Early life [ edit ]

Whilst doing work experience on Days That Shook the World at Lion TV , however, Jenner felt he had found his answer in historical consultancy. For a few years he continued working on documentaries and period dramas before happening to overhear Lion’s Chief Creative Officer saying they had the television rights to Terry Deary’s series of history books for children. John Banville, John Boyne and Neil Jordan Chaired by Claire Armitstead Voices of Ireland: Literature, History and Nation Sheldonian Theatre 6:00pm Sun 26 Sunday, 26 March 2023 See this event Since 2019, Jenner has presented a BBC Sounds podcast, You’re Dead To Me. Each episode sees him to talk to both a historian and comedian about a historical figure or time period. [16] As well as the streamed edition, a radio-edit version is broadcast on BBC Radio 4. In February 2023 the show won in the Best Radio Entertainment Show category at the Comedy.co.uk Awards. [17] Richard Preston (21 February 2013). " Horrible Histories: 20 years of entertaining children". The Daily Telegraph. Michael Morpurgo Tales from the Farm: Writing about Nature, Animals and the Landscape Sheldonian Theatre 12:00pm Sun 26 Sunday, 26 March 2023 See this eventGreg Jenner worked as the sole historical consultant for the first five years of Horrible Histories, a period which many consider to be its golden age. He later headed a larger team of historians.

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Thomas Mogford The Plant Hunter Oxford Martin School: Seminar Room 12:00pm Sun 26 Sunday, 26 March 2023 See this event Marriott, James. "Homeschool History review — how to sell the Stuarts to children". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460 . Retrieved 23 April 2023. Dead Famous: An Unexpected History of Celebrity from Bronze Age to Silver Screen was released in 2020. [25] Fara Dabhoiwala (18 March 2020). " Dead Famous by Greg Jenner review – a joyous history of celebrity". The Guardian . Retrieved 18 March 2020. Toby Wilkinson Tutankhamun’s Trumpet: The Story of Ancient Egypt in 100 Objects SOLD OUT Oxford Martin School: Seminar Room 2:00pm Sun 26 Sunday, 26 March 2023 See this event

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I fear my inner nerd is on the loose, but this book was so excellent - I absolutely loved learning about the history of (pretty boring and bog standard) household objects (including cats!) and every day items we use (cars, toilets, soap etc). Alongside the factual information on each item there are amusing facts and amazing illustrations. The text is never boring and is written to the right level and in an easy to understand manner without belittling the reader. Richard Ellis When Galaxies were Born: The Quest for Cosmic Dawn Oxford Martin School: Lecture Theatre 2:00pm Sun 26 Sunday, 26 March 2023 See this event