Victorian Era
Forager of the foreshore: mudlarking on the River Thames
There was a time when Mudlark-artist Nicola White was part of the high-pressure banking world in London, but she reached a point in her life when she wanted to do something she was really passionate… Audio
Do couples that sleep together sleep better?
New research out of Germany suggests those who sleep next to one another have increased REM sleep and less disrupted sleep than couples who slept individually. Sleep expert Dr Wendy Troxel joins the… Audio
The speed of modern life - and advice from the Victorians
Overwork, information overload, environmental pollution. They could be described as the worries of our time, but in fact, they were the exact same concerns the Victorians had. As the industrial… Audio
Michael Worboys: Modern day dogs are a product of the Industrial Revolution
Professor Michael Worboys has debunked the myth that our canine fur babies are the result of centuries of bonding and taming. Instead, he's discovered that our modern day pooches are the result of the… Audio
The history of afternoon tea: Dr. Annie Gray
Food historian Dr. Annie Gray talks about the history of the now global tradition and how it has evolved from the Georgian and Victorian eras. She also describes some of the dubious-tasting wartime… Audio