Greg Jenner Books
Greg Jenner is a British public historian and author known for his work on the BBC series 'Horrible Histories'. He specializes in making history accessible and entertaining for general audiences, blending humor with scholarly insight.
Known for: A Million Years In A Day: A Curious History Of Everyday Life From The Stone Age To The Phone Age
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A Million Years In A Day: A Curious History Of Everyday Life From The Stone Age To The Phone Age
A witty and engaging exploration of how ordinary daily routines evolved through history—from waking up, eating breakfast, and brushing teeth to commuting and using technology. Greg Jenner, a public historian, traces the fascinating origins of modern habits, showing how centuries of innovation and cultural change shaped the way we live today.
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Waking Up
When we wake to the shrill cry of an alarm clock—or worse, a smartphone—we rarely think about what a miracle it is that we sleep in peace at all. For most of human history, slumber was a precarious business. Our Stone Age ancestors huddled near fires or in trees, where predators and cold were consta...
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Morning Hygiene
Splashing water on your face in the morning may seem universal, but it stands on centuries of cultural evolution. The ancients bathed religiously: Egyptians prized cleanliness, while Romans engineered aqueducts and public baths not just for hygiene but for social life. Yet, when Rome fell, so did th...
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About Greg Jenner
Greg Jenner is a British public historian and author known for his work on the BBC series 'Horrible Histories'. He specializes in making history accessible and entertaining for general audiences, blending humor with scholarly insight.
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