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Feb 2023
54m 35s

The Indus Civilisation: life in Bronze A...

Bbc Radio 4
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Greg Jenner is joined by guests Dr Danika Parikh and comedian Ahir Shah in the Bronze Age to explore the ancient Indus civilisation. They take a close look at the terracotta, toilets and even the unicorns of this vast civilisation which was in existence some 2,000 years before Pompeii.

You’re Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past.

Research by: Aimee Hinds Scott Written by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Aimee Hinds Scott and Greg Jenner Produced by: Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow Project Management: Isla Matthews Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Executive Editor: Philip Sellars

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