The History of Ice Cream

The History of Ice Cream

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Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fascinating journey through the life of Marie Curie; scientific legend, double Nobel Prize winner, war hero, and all-round icon.This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with jokes, sketches and sound effects that bring Ma ...  Show more

Kingdom of Benin

Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fact-packed journey through the history of the Kingdom of Benin full of powerful rulers, incredible art, and some very questionable British behaviour.This episode of Dead Funny History is bursting with jokes, sketches and sou ...  Show more

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