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Here for the History Episodes

  1. 15/10/2026

    Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson reveal the historical roots of everyday life.

  2. 08/10/2026

    Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson reveal the historical roots of everyday life.

  3. Why Don’t We Wear Hats Anymore?

    Alice and Ben put on their thinking caps to unravel the demise of the hat.

  4. Why Are We Dog Obsessed?

    Dogs are man’s best friend - but has it always been that way.

  5. Why Don’t Women’s Clothes Have Pockets?

    The surprising history of how women’s pockets fell in and out of fashion over time.

  6. Why Does the Union Jack Look Like That?

    The story of why the UK’s national flag looks the way it does.

  7. Why does British food have such a bad reputation?

    French fashions and wartime rationing have long tarnished Britain’s culinary reputation

  8. Why Do We Wear Suits?

    From royal coronations to criminal trials, the suit is men’s go-to uniform. Why?

  9. Why Do We Love Pubs?

    How did the pub become so central to British culture?

  10. Why Do We Have ‘Ugly’ Buildings?

    How modern architecture swept Britain in the 20th century.

  11. Why Do Scots Wear Tartan?

    How this checked material became the symbol of a nation.

  12. Why do British people love tea?

    The Portuguese princess, corporate espionage and waging war for tea.

  13. Why Are Brits So Obsessed With Football?

    How football became Britain’s national sport.

  14. Who Invented the Weekend?

    The story of why we get Saturday and Sundays off work each week.

  15. Who Invented the “Whodunit”?

    Uncover the perpetrators behind our love for a murder mystery.

  16. Where Do Manners Come From?

    Books on courtly conduct, the age of politeness and Victorian etiquette.

  17. Stiff Upper Lip: Do Brits Have Emotions?

    Exploring the stereotype that Brits don’t show their emotions.

  18. Package Holiday: Why do Brits go to Benidorm?

    How did a teetotaller and a military dictator help to create the summer getaway?

  19. English Language: Why Do We Speak Like That?

    Why do our spellings not match our pronunciations? Why are so many words really weird?

  20. Are You Here For The History?

    Exploring the stereotypes, social norms and traditions that fill our everyday life.