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In a week where world leaders met to discuss peace in Ukraine and the word “inspo” was added to the Cambridge Dictionary, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that feature in the latest issue of the magazineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In a week where Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed a peace deal, and firefighters tackled a blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that inspired The Week Junior team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In a week where some sacred jewels were returned to India, and there was a powerful earthquake in Russia, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that inspired The Week Junior team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In part 2 of this week's episodes about wigs, Jessica Glasscock joins us again to speak about the market for human hair in the 19th century, some of the celebrity hairstylists of the early 20th century, wigs and weaves in black haircare practices and--of course--the importance of ... Show More

Most of us present ourselves with some form of cosmetic, so it’s strange that historically there’s been so much judgement around the use of it. It’s something that’s been there from the Ancient world to the present day, and speaks to so much of the human experience. Today we’re j ... Show More

This week, something momentous happened. Whether or not it made the textbooks, it most certainly made history. Join HISTORY This Week as we turn back the clock to meet the people, visit the places and witness the moments that led us to where we are today. New episodes every Monda ... Show More

"Those who do not remember history are condemned to repeat it." On today’s show, we’ll consider what lessons we can draw from history, and what lessons we can’t. David Greenberg, a professor of history and media studies at Rutgers University, joins us to discuss how to connect th ... Show More

Fingers on buzzers for a very special History Hit end-of-year treat. Tricky expert questions, history in the headlines, historical fact or fiction? It can only be the History Hit Big Quiz of 2022 - a seasonal test where you can pit your wits against our in-house history brains, o ... Show More

Pour écouter l’émission en entier, sans pub, abonnez-vous ! https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo L'Histoire de France : la Révolution Française 27/37Découvrez l'épopée fascinante de l'Histoire de France à travers 37 épisodes captivants retraçant les grandes périodes et les figure ... Show More

Today, we answer a listener question about the history of men's facial hair with Dr. Christopher Oldstone-Moore, author of the book Of Beards and Men: the Revealing History of Facial Hair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Support this podca ... Show More

Pour écouter l’émission en entier, sans pub, abonnez-vous ! https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo L'Histoire de France : la Naissance d’une nation 12/37 Découvrez l'épopée fascinante de l'Histoire de France à travers 37 épisodes captivants retraçant les grandes périodes et les fig ... Show More

The incredible Historian and TV presenter, Dan Snow, joins us this week. And boy, did he blow our mind with some amazing history facts! The boys chat with Dan all about working as a Historian, the most gruesmore historical deaths and his favourite historical figures. Private Part ... Show More

Pour écouter l’émission en entier, sans pub, abonnez-vous ! https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo L'Histoire de France : la Mise en place des États 9/37Découvrez l'épopée fascinante de l'Histoire de France à travers 37 épisodes captivants retraçant les grandes périodes et les figu ... Show More