Histories of the Unexpected

CHRISTMAS 2021!


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In this latest episode, the Unexpected duo, Professor James Daybell and Dr Sam Willis get all festive and offer for your delectation for this 2021 yuletide season an episode on the unexpected history of CHRISTMAS! Which is all about neolithic mince pies found at Stonehenge, Charles Dickens, selling Christmas Carol, and expensive first edition books; its also all about markets, theft, the history of emotions, festive feasts, shopping lists and spices in the reign of Henry VIII, and Christmas dinners in a can! Who knew!

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Histories of the UnexpectedBy Sam Willis & James Daybell

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