Paul Sinha's History Revision

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Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha presents lesser-known stories from human history.

Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha tells the fascinating stories from human history that we have forgotten in our onward march of progress.

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Paul Sinha's History Revision: Series 2: Exploration and Death

Exploration and Death

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Paul Sinha looks at the heroic field of exploration, and the subsequent stupid deaths.

Paul Sinha looks at some of the heroic pioneers in the field of exploration, and the subsequent stupid deaths. From 2016.

Paul Sinha looks at the some of the heroic pioneers in the field in exploration, and recounts how they met implausibly stupid deaths. 

From the mighty warrior who was killed by a dead man, to the botanist killed by cattle and the man famous for something he didn't do (having been dismembered before he could do it) - this is a show best listened to as you sit safely in a comfy chair, not on the move. 

This is the series that uncovers the fascinating stories that we've forgotten in our onward march of progress. 

Written and performed by Paul Sinha.

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4,  first broadcast in June 2016.

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