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'The fixed vision of a monomaniac', 1940
'Drums, flags and loyalty-parades'… plus ça change.
8 hrs ago
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Andrew Chapman
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A history of… champagne
If you'd like some more bubbles have you tried adding pigeon's dung?
Jul 11
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Paul Lenz
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Benjamin airs his views, 1750–81
The misadventures (some real, some not) of a Founding Father
Jul 4
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Andrew Chapman
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June 2025
A history of… pineapples
In 18th-century London there was a thriving pineapple rental market…
Jun 27
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Paul Lenz
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The first First Lady, 1789
Like prison? But 'only a sojourning'.
Jun 20
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Andrew Chapman
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A history of… pizza
According to one Victorian reporter "The pizza shops are about the filthiest in Naples, and whoever knows Naples will admit that is saying a good deal."
Jun 13
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Paul Lenz
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Mrs Protector, 1650
He's away on business, and doesn't get in touch enough!
Jun 6
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Andrew Chapman
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May 2025
A history of… toilets
'Gong farming' had nothing to do with gongs. Or farming.
May 30
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Paul Lenz
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A promise to Mother, 1888
Death… or meat and wine? What a choice!
May 23
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Andrew Chapman
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A history of… blue jeans
Kids were wearing jeans jackets in the 1680s…
May 16
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Paul Lenz
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The very bowels of the earth, 1926
Psychological excavations… and some early urban explorations
May 9
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Andrew Chapman
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A history of… submarines
Including the incredible 'Urinator'
May 2
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Paul Lenz
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