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The hieroglyphs seem to hold a lot of secrets about Ancient Egyptians. What do emojis say about us? What on earth is their story?Emojis originate in the notebooks of 1970's Japanese schoolgirls obsessed with adding cute illustrations between words.Their story ends in boardroom meetings in California where the emojis that we are all allowed, and the ones we aren't, are decided.What a strange journey for a form of communication to take. It must all mean something…but what? Today's guest is Philip Seargeant a lecturer in applied linguistics at the Open University and author of The Emoji Revolution: the technology shaping the future of communication.Produced by Freddy Chick, edited by Lewis Mason, senior producer Charlotte LongFor more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why did the chicken cross the road? What came first, the chicken or the egg? Who invented the chicken anyway?We answer at least one of these questions on today's show.We follow the chicken from the time of the dinosaurs (the chicken is the closest living relative to T-Rex) until today's genetically engineered bird with today's guest Sally Coulthard, author of Fowl Play: A History of the Chicken from Dinosaur to Dinner Plate.Produced by Freddy Chick, edited by Lewis Mason, senior producer Charlotte LongFor more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Four women were crowned in England between 1509 and 1559: two Queens consort - Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn - and England's first two Queens regnant, their daughters Mary I and Elizabeth I respectively. The ritual of coronation was crucial for conferring legitimacy and sanctity. As part of Not Just the Tudors' Queenship month, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Dr. Alice Hunt about how the ancient ceremony of coronation took on new meanings at a time of enormous upheaval in the monarchy, religion and politics.For this episode, the Senior Producer was Elena Guthrie, the Producer was Rob Weinberg and the Editor was Lewis Mason.For more Not Just The Tudors content, subscribe to our Tudor Tuesday newsletter here >If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today!To download, go to Android > or Apple store > See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Genital warts fashioned into necklaces, teeth harvested from the battlefield and blood vessels eternalised in wax: these are some of the things that you might find inside Edinburgh's Surgeons' Hall Museums.But who did they belong to? Kate is talking to Thomas Elliot, head of learning and interpretation, to find out.*WARNING this episode includes themes of an adult nature*Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Lewis Mason.Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society. A podcast by History Hit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
News And weekend schedule. Results and discussion on Leigh Wood vs Mick Conlan, Chris Bourke Vs Mark Leach, Charly Suarez vs Tomjune Mangubat, Haro Matevosyan vs Johan Perez and more. A look back 23 years to Lewis/Holyfield 1 and Lewis/ Mason even further back. Also a look at the top 5 German boxers today and where they are heading.
The boys have seen the PFA team of the year, but think their alternative team may have something err...different to offer! Plus, has Paul Pogba got anything to offer Man Utd...or anyone? And we get the latest in the world of entertainment from Lewis Mason of Entertainment News!Â
Former X Factor champion Alexandra Burke is coming to Woking in the smash hit musical, The Bodyguard. She joined Lewis on Drive Time!
2014 X Factor winner Ben Haenow is back with his new single, and has been chatting to Lewis about it!
After getting the crowd revved up on the Main Stage (and eating the contents of the catering tent!), Take Fat chatted to Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason
The voice of Republica, Saffron, spoke to Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason after their Main Stage set at Guilfest. The crowd were jumping to big tunes including Ready To Go and Drop Dead Gorgeous
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff chatted to Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason after his Main Stage Guilfest set
Following his Main Stage set, Ben Montague joined Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason for a chat!
Jay James chats to Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason after his Main Stage set.
Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason chats to Jon Maguire ahead of the duo's Main Stage appearance at Guilfest.
Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason speaks to Ricky Warwick, lead singer of legendary rock band Thin Lizzy, ahead of their show at G Live on Wednesday 16th May.
Noisettes lead singer Shingai talks to Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason following their emphatic Saturday night set!
Wretch 32 shares his love of Guilfest with Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason!
Sunday night headliner, James Blunt, gives his Guilfest reaction to Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason moments after leaving the main stage.
Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason chats to Scottish band GoGoBot shortly after their arrival at Guilfest. They played the Good Time Guide stage on Friday evening.
Fazer from N-Dubz chats to Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason following their incredible set on Saturday night. Fazer talks about his love for Guilfest!
Andy Bell talks to Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason moments after Erasure's main stage set on Sunday.
Local favourite Susie Clark talks to Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason following her appearance on the Good Time Guide stage!
Tulisa talks to Eagle Radio's Lewis Mason following her main stage performance at Guilfest on her birthday!