Were all composers white men with powdered wigs? The shocking truth is no, of course they weren't. Iszi speaks to Elizabeth de Brito of The Daffodil Perspective about the most famous of the non-male and non - white composers, Florence Price.
Read MoreI had to leave a lot out of this podcast, including her failings in the brewing industry (due to a lazy horse). But I hope you will get a sense of a woman of great courage, who wouldn't be out of place on Dr Phil. I present Margery Kempe!
Middle Eastern and North African Art - how does the British Museum chose what to add to its collection?
Read MoreI recorded this interview with Laura Snowling several years ago but found the story incredibly sad and troubling so decided against putting it out. However, I think this was cowardly and it is a REALLY thought provoking tale.
Read MoreI went on RHLSTP! (rhlstp!)
Read MoreThe Lost Pirate Kingdom - what it was like filming the series
Read MoreHistorian Rebecca Rideal on what London was like before the Great Fire of 1666
Read MoreHe was a shiftless person, roving and maggotty-headed, and sometimes a little better than crazed. And being exceedingly credulous would stuff his many letters with fooleries and misinformations which sometimes would guide him into paths of error.' - Anthony Wood on John Aubrey 31st August 1667
Read MoreCurator Sue Brunning tells Iszi about the true story behind the excavation at Sutton Hoo, and how this famous discovery changed our understanding of the past.
Read MoreFrom making up hieroglyphs to pinching obelisks, the history of Egyptology is nearly as fascinating as Egyptology itself.
Read MoreIt’s cold up there - or is it? Turns out the arctic is a lot warmer than you think and it’s only getting hotter. Iszi looks into the current culture of the arctic before it is lost forever.
Read MoreIt’s Harry Potter’s least favourite subject - but it is absolutely fascinating. Iszi chats to archaeologist, author and British Museum Trustee Chris Gosden about the history of magic through the ages.
Read MoreIszi chats to curator Imma Ramos about the history and philosophy of Tantra, and its influence on the world today. Imma is the curator of the special exhibition Tantra: enlightenment to revolution.
Read MoreIszi 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!
Read MoreIszi 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!
Read MoreWas 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.
Read MoreHow 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!
Read MoreIts almost 2500 years since the Battle of thermopylae - Iszi and historian David Stuttard discuss the story
Read MoreWe look at the history of Christianity and how despite my humanist credentials I think just like a Christian.
Read MoreGreg Jenner on the most famous actor of all time! No, we’ve not heard of him either…
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