Here For The History

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

  1. 4時間前

    Where Do Manners Come From?

    Ben Henderson and Alice Loxton explore how Renaissance books on courtly conduct inspired an era of civility. They untangle the 18th century age of politeness, and we’ll find out how the Victorians shaped the way we behave today. But are manners getting worse? Key Sources: Sorry! The English and Their Manners - Henry Hitchings. In Pursuit of Civility: Manners and Civilization in Early Modern England - Keith Thomas. Thomas Hoby’s translation of Castiglione’s Book of the Courtier - Mary Partridge, The Historical Journal. The Duel in Early Modern England - Markku Peltonen. In Our Time, Politeness - BBC Radio 4.

  2. 9月3日

    Why Do Scots Wear Tartan?

    Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson dig through the folds of time to understand how Tartan became so woven into Scottish history. Just how did the material become so intrinsically linked to the nation’s image? It’s a winding and dramatic story. There’s an exiled prince, a romantic writer, a pair of charismatic brothers and a young queen. It’s a tale of ancient tradition, war and fakery. Key Sources: Tartan: The Highland Habit - Professor Hugh Cheape. National Museums Scotland. West Highland Museum.

  3. 8月27日

    Why Do We Love Pubs?

    How did the pub become so central to British culture? Ben Henderson and Alice Loxton reveal how women ran medieval alehouses, how the Reformation led to a golden age of boozers, and how competition from gin produced the iconic Victorian pub. Key Sources: Dr Paul Jennings - The Local: A History of the English Pub. Dr James Wright. Dr Peter Clark. Dr Mark Hailwood - Alehouses and Good Fellowship in Early Modern England.

  4. 8月20日

    Why Does the Union Jack Look Like That?

    Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson delve into the history of the Union Jack - the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It’s one of the most recognisable British icons, but just why does it look the way it does? What’s the story behind the pattern? We’ll get into the saintly foundations, the Stuarts, and of course the age old question - where on the flag is Wales? Key Sources: The Union Jack: The Story of the British Flag - Professor Nick Groom

  5. 8月13日

    Why Do We Have ‘Ugly’ Buildings?

    Modern buildings are ugly - that’s what opinion polls suggest - but if it’s true, what’s the story behind it? Ben Henderson and Alice Loxton see how a Swiss architect turned the British establishment against traditional architecture, and how his followers rebuilt British cities in the hope of improving society. For some, modern architecture is a crime against the public realm. For others, it’s iconic. Alice and Ben explore the debate over the decades. Subscribe to the podcast on BBC Sounds and on Here For The History’s YouTube channel. Key Sources: A Short History of British Architecture: From Stonehenge to The Shard, Simon Jenkins The Modern British City 1945-2000, Otto Saumarez-Smith

  6. 8月6日

    Who Invented the Weekend?

    Have you ever wondered why we get Saturday and Sundays off each week? Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson try to figure out who invented the weekend. We got Sunday, then Saturday afternoon.. Then finally the full two days - but how? We’ll be taking a look at the Medieval period, we’ll introduce you to an important clerk from the Industrial Revolution, and finally a few familiar names will round out the story. Key Sources Professor Nicholas Orme Dr Ilaria Bultrighini Brad Beaven BBC Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 13: Sir Ian McKellen

  7. 7月30日

    Why Do We Wear Suits?

    From royal coronations to criminal trials, the suit is men’s go-to uniform. But why? Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson reveal the suit’s origins in the court of Charles II, how the original dandy Beau Brummell shaped men’s style to this day, and how sporty Victorians forged the modern suit. But with the rise of working from home, are the suit’s days numbered? Key sources: The Suit: Form, Function and Style, Christopher Breward Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen’s Men of Fashion, BBC Radio 4 A Stitch in Time, BBC FOUR This 19th-century London dandy caused a style revolution, National Geographic, 2019 Suitably Dressed, The Economist, 2010

  8. 7月23日

    Package Holiday: Why do Brits go to Benidorm?

    For decades Brits have enjoyed package holidays in sunnier climes of Spain, in resort towns like Benidorm. But why is that? Where did the package holiday itself come from? Was it one person who invented it? Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson unpack the stories which have all contributed to the success of the package holiday. We’ll start our journey off in Victorian Britain, with a layover to visit a North London entrepreneur, before reaching our final destination of Franco-era Spain. Subscribe to the podcast on BBC Sounds and on Here For The History’s YouTube channel. Key Sources: Thomas Cook: The Holiday-maker by Jill Hamilton A World Away: The British Package Holiday Boom, 1950-1974 by Michael John Law The New Elizabethans: Vladimir Raitz Witness History: The beginning of Benidorm

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

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  • クリエイター
    BBC Sounds
  • 配信期間
    26年
  • エピソード
    15
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含まない
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  • 番組のWebサイト
    Here For The History

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