Ever wonder why we have Christmas crackers? Or Christmas cards? Or why elderly relatives eat discarded sprouts off the floor? Well, like so much in the modern world, we owe many festive traditions to the Victorians. And of course, no yuletide is complete without Charles Dickens' immortal classic, A Christmas Carol. Join Douglas and Hugh as they reveal for the first time that earlier drafts of this timeless novella featured many more Muppets than were depicted in the final film.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

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Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

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Adrian is a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

This is it. The story that started it all. Or DID it? Well, luckily for you, Douglas and Hugh are on hand to reveal the truth behind the Nativity Story, the most famous baby tale ever told. Or IS it? Well, luckily for you, Douglas and Hugh are on hand to reveal just why baby Jesus was born in an animal husband centre. Or WAS he? Well - you get the idea.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

Do you leave a mince pie for Santa? Kiss under the mistletoe? Punch a badger? Whatever your festive traditions, you'll love this journey through some of the world's most weird, odd and downright baffling rituals people perform every Christmas. Join Douglas and Hugh as they also explore the even more curious superstitions behind them. You'll never look at a broom the same way again!

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red
https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World:
https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians
https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

Grab a napkin - and perhaps a bucket! Time to tickle your tastebuds as Douglas and Hugh take you on a festive taster menu through the ages. All the classic Christmas food and drink gets a sample, from the very first pre Christmas Winter feasts to what we all enjoy round the Yuletide table today. And find out how homemade mulled wine got Douglas out of an awkward legal dispute. To confirm: no charges were pressed.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red
https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World:
https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians
https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

He goes by many names. But how does he know if little kiddies are naughty or nice? And who appointed him judge of all children everywhere anyway? Douglas is about to open his sack and hand out truth gifts to everyone, regardless of their behaviour. Meanwhile, Hugh wrestles with an upset stomach for reasons we won't go int here. Day Four in our Twelve Days of Christmas is all about Father Christmas (or to give him his colonial name, Santa Claus). Unwrap and enjoy!

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World:

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

How many kings visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem? Were they really that wise? And why did they bring with them such silly gifts? Join Douglas and Hugh as they follow the star of truth that leads us all to the stable of facts. Unwrap the real meaning of gold, frankincense and myrrh - and discover why school nativity plays are really effective contraceptives.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history, written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World: https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

Bet you thought the paper crown in your Christmas cracker was because of the Three Kings? Well, think again. Then be astounded, confounded and dumbfounded as we unwrap the second of our Twelve Days of Christmas mini episodes. In this festive frolic, our two esteemed historians look back at the Roman pagan festival of Saturnalia, which gave us so many Christmas traditions. This is also a very special episode because it is the first time that Douglas actually annoys Hugh. Expect fireworks.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red 

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World: https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Adrian is also a stand up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

We kick off our dozen Christmas mini episodes for the festive season with this cracker! We all know the tunes, we pretend to know the lyrics, but what do we really know about Christmas Carols? Well, Hugh is about to gift Douglas - and all you merry gentlefolk - with some baubles of truth that will illuminate the tree of confusion. WARNING: this episode contains aggressive wassailing and a nasty case of shingles.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World: https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Adrian is also a stand up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

This is it. The Big Fight. This epic tale reaches its thrilling conclusion with the iconic Battle of Waterloo, which put an end to little tiny Napoleon and his special exo-suit. Why did Nappy surrender? Why was the Duke of Wellington such a total git? And what does no one talk about Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher? History may have forgotten him, but Douglas and Hugh certainly haven't! Shove this in your ears and enjoy the ride!

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. 

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red 

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World: https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Adrian is a stand up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

The rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte is a truly epic tale. So epic, Douglas and Hugh need two episodes to uncover the man behind the myth. The leader behind the legend.

Just how short was he? Did he really write erotic fiction? And where did he get those fabulous hats? From his birth on the island of Corsica to his decisive defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, prepare to have the infantry of lies blown away by the cannons of truth. Enjoy part one of two, right now!

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Adrian is a stand-up comedian, actor and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder