BUNTING!

In this latest episode, the Unexpected duo, Professor James Daybell and Dr Sam Willis bring out the paper plates and plastic cups and reach into the decorations box of the past to celebrate in jubilant fashion the unexpected history of BUNTING! Which is all about celebrations, pageantry and of course the Queen's Platinum Jubilee! It’s also all about pennants and naval history, southern pride and the making of the US flag! Who knew! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Histories of the Unexpected explores the past in ways that you never dreamt possible. Surely there’s nothing unexpected about the past? About History? Aha, well Histories of the Unexpected adopts a new approach to exploring our past. Gone is the traditional linear plotting of battles, monarchs and political movements. Histories of the Unexpected argues that everything has a history, even the most unexpected of subjects. Like SLIME. Or COURAGE. or APPLAUSE.... Presented by Dr Sam Willis and Professor James Daybell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.