Sam Willis & James Daybell

Histories of the Unexpected

Society EN ↓ 385 episodes

Histories of the Unexpected explores the past in ways that you never dreamt possible. Surely there’s nothing unexpected about the past? About History? Aha, well Histories of the Unexpected adopts a new approach to exploring our past. Gone is the traditional linear plotting of battles, monarchs and political movements. Histories of the Unexpected argues that everything has a history, even the most unexpected of subjects. Like SLIME. Or COURAGE. or APPLAUSE.... Presented by Dr Sam Willis and Professor James Daybell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sam Willis & James Daybell

Episodes

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 24: GENEROSITY! 24.12.2023 45:48

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 24: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..GENEROSITY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 23: CHRISTMAS 2021! 23.12.2023 42:05

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 23: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..CHRISTMAS 2021! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 22: CHRISTMAS 2018 PART 2! 22.12.2023 25:10

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 22: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about….CHRISTMAS 2018 Part 2.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 21: CHRISTMAS 2018 Part 1 21.12.2023 25:30

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 21: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..CHRISTMAS 2018 PART 1! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 20: CHRISTMAS 2016! 20.12.2023 35:46

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 20: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..CHRISTMAS 2016! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 19: WISE MEN! 19.12.2023 39:15

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 19: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..WISE MEN! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 18: SHEPHERDS! 18.12.2023 44:42

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 18: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..SHEPHERDS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 17: BABIES! 17.12.2023 43:06

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 17: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..BABIES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 16: REINDEER Part 2! 16.12.2023 41:35

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 16: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..REINDEER PART 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 15: REINDEER Part 1! 15.12.2023 36:55

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 15: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..REINDEER PART 1! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 14: ELVES! 14.12.2023 38:49

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 14: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..ELVES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 13: WINGS PART 2 13.12.2023 31:09

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 13: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..WINGS PART 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 12: WINGS PART !! 12.12.2023 33:27

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 12: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..WINGS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 11: DONKEYS! 11.12.2023 33:34

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 11: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..DONKEYS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 10: STARS! 10.12.2023 40:11

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 10: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..STARS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 9: SNOW! 09.12.2023 32:21

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 9: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..SNOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 8: CARROTS! 08.12.2023 18:01

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 8: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..CARROTS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 7: OBSCENITY! 07.12.2023 16:55

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 7: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..OBSCENITY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 6: RIOTS! 06.12.2023 17:47

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 6: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..RIOTS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 5: SPITE! 05.12.2023 17:58

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 5: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..SPITE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 4: LUCKY FINDS! 04.12.2023 17:56

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 4: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..LUCKY FINDS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 3: SHOES! 03.12.2023 17:14

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 3: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..SHOES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 2: Evil! 02.12.2023 16:00

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 2: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..EVIL! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Countdown to Christmas 2023: 1: Bad Luck 01.12.2023 18:45

In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 1: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..Bad Luck! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONFIRE NIGHT SPECIAL - RERELEASE of FIRE 05.11.2023 35:58

Inspired by Bonfire Night, Sam Willis and James Daybell reexplore the unexpected history of fire. It's all about communicating with fire, propaganda, speeches, hunting, exploring, Captain Cook, arrows, burning barrels, heresy, greed, Zoroastrianism, the rise of Islam, eternal flames, paisley, Dante's Inferno, treachery and Julius Caesar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.