Iszi and Natalie Haynes discuss writing Historical fiction. From research to relating to people in the past. Plus making their stories come alive today. If you are an aspiring writer, I really recommend giving this one a listen!

Was Boudicca a blue warrior powered by values of freedom and revenge? Did she ever pose a real threat to Roman authority in Britain? Stephen P. Kershaw gives the History of this fascinating historical figure.

How the British Museum keeps pests under control during the 2020 COVID19 lockdown and how the zoology changes without any visitors providing their usual shed skin and footfall. And how Baryonyx fits into all this!

Its almost 2500 years since the Battle of thermopylae - Iszi and historian David Stuttard discuss the story

We look at the history of Christianity and how despite my humanist credentials I think just like a Christian.

Greg Jenner on the most famous actor of all time! No, we’ve not heard of him either…

We look at the history and modern challenges of science and conservation at The British Museum

A BECHDEL CAST Z LIST DEAD LIST MASHUP BONUS EPISODE! Iszi, Jamie and Caitlin analyze the film THE FAVOURITE for its historical and feminist credentials. Olivia Colman gets put through the microscope.

Sam Moorhead and Iszi discuss why the Romans wanted the soggy islands of Britain, how it was central to the Roman Empire and what happened when they abandoned it.

No violence: all charm. This podcast isn't about Marvel, but it is of a man who marvels at the smallest and least understood creatures.

In this additional episode devoted to the legend of Troy, Iszi speaks to exhibition curators Alexandra Villing and Victoria Donnellan to discover the truth behind the ancient myth..

sipping mulled wine with author Siobhan Clarke to talk feasting, revelry and merrymaking in Tudor times in this festive episode.

Alexandra Villing and Victoria Donnellan, curators of the upcoming major exhibition on Troy to discuss the origins of this epic tale.

History is full of criminals, and some are not human. Here is a tale of animals of the past, some guilty, some innocent all judged by the LAW.

s Julia Tugwell and Olivia Threlkeld, curators of Inspired by the east how the Islamic world influenced western art to discuss the Islamic world's influence on Western art.

A biography of Rembrandt - what made him special and how did he achieve his prints, not just his paintings. A curious episode of the British Museum Membercast to show how Rembrandt excelled in the world of printmaking.

Iszi takes a walk to the house of the most prolific serial killer in the the UK. How one woman murdered over 400 by hand.

What did you eat yesterday? Manga isn’t just Astro Boy, and so much more than comic books you find outside Japan. It is a history of the workers taking over the means of production and making something brand new. Nicole Rousmaniere, curator of the Citi exhibition Manga to discuss the fascinating origins of the Japanese art form and its cultural influence across the globe.

How Rome was saved by geese - a (drunken) interview with author of Barbarians: Dr Stephen Kershaw

Did Amazon warriors really cut off one boob so they could fight better? Was Achilles a hero or a sulky narcissist? Natalie Haynes and Iszi chat about Gods, Castration, Amazons and REVENGE.