It is surprising how much we can learn about the past from the objects, items and works of art that history leaves behind. What dog breeds were there five hundred years ago? How were sheep identified two hundred years ago? Who was the model for the world’s most iconic car mascot a century ago?

Our Zoom chat explores getting rid of what we don’t want. We find out how a Chinese vase was very profitably sold, the problems a Roman bust faced and what buying a shirt was like in 1895 (collars, cuffs and buttons extra ?). Just how much can you pay for a shirt?

Presented by Jolyon Warwick James, recorded for the studios of 2RPH in Sydney.

Original broadcast date: 20.06.22