Smashing statues… were ancient statues really full of gold? No? What about rats?

A narcissist populist politician whose only motivation was winning... no, not that one.

A podcast 4 years in the making!

Does this mean every emoji is wrong?

How can you tell what disease someone died of over 1000 years ago?

What would you sacrifice for your career? Many people lose relationships, invest fortunes, time with their families… but few people lose their entire identity. The question I grapple with is whether James Barry was a symptom of the strict victorian society or possibly the most accomplished transman in History.

How do you know how old something is?

Was Otto Overbeck an abject failure? A brilliant polymath? A Quack? An Abuser? Iszi and James Stark explore the curious career of a bizarre creature with an electric personality.

When did we first put pen to paper? Or Stylus to Tablet? Or scraper to shoulder blade?

Imagine having the middle name “Orange”… This isn't an episode about eating more fruit and fibre, it is about fibre optics’ predecessor. The telegraph and how it is bloody difficult sending messages across the planet. Shouting might not work, but it is easier.

Big Cat Killers

MERRY CHRISTMAS! And what could be more festive than Tom Holland talking about overcoming their pagan occupiers by clever use of marrying enemy Earls, raising a kick-arse nephew and stealing a corpse in the name of patriotism. 

She's Irish, Spanish, American and Mistress to the King of Bavaria married 3 times, Dancer, actress, lecturer, author and murderer? Iszi thinks so. Doug Segal isn't so sure.

A spooky late night at the Museum

All about Stonehenge… and what that has to do with people called Beaker.

A random number generator with a soap opera attached, what are the origins of Basketball and what makes a good sport? Dr Steve Cross is on a mission to make us nerds appreciate the squeak of converse on hardwood.

Ian Hislop interview plus Iszi takes you round the exhibition!

What has Pears Soap, a soprano, bell ringing orphans, a lesbian affair, ritual dowsing, litigation and a Monkey called Mr Titileehee have to do with the advancement of women's rights? Author, actor, comedian, hero Emma Kennedy will tell you.

Alice Fraser explains how 6 stolen boots, a snake and drawing lots result in a man being eaten? Welcome to the horrible tale of Alexander Pearce 1790-1824. Who would eat humans... even when he strictly didn't 'need' to.

Jo Caulfield tells you about the infamous Mrs Prodgers - a litigious fighter for justice and lower taxi cab bills. Recorded live at The British Museum