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.
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COWBOYS!
In this latest episode, the Unexpected duo, Professor James Daybell and Dr Sam Willis get inspired by the Jeymes Samuel film The Harder They Fall and uncover the unexpected history of COWBOYS! Which is all about black cowboys in the Wild West, Gunslingers, medieval chivalry and the duel; Victorian honour codes, and much much more!
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