Travel back to the land of the Aztecs to discover that they’re not that dissimilar to the Tudors, but with more human sacrifices. Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Joel Dommett and historian Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock to ask just how much food can be traced back to the Aztecs? Was cannibalism really a respectful process? And at what age were Aztec children expected to contribute to the family? It’s history for people who don’t like history! Produced by Dan Morelle Script by Greg Jenner Research by Emma Nagouse assisted by Josh Daniels A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4
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Hello and welcome to you're dead to me, a history podcast for people who don't like history, or at least people who forgot to learn any at school.
My name is Greg Jenner.
I'm a public historian author, and I'm the chief nerd on the BBC comedy show Horrible Histories.
I love me some medieval poetry, but it's better if it's got gratuitous fart gags in it.
In every episode, I am joined by an expert historian with a head full of fascinating facts and an a grade comedian with a smart mouth and nice hair.
And today we're jumping back 500 years, sharpening our sacrificial knife and preparing to eat roasted guana as we get to grips with the Aztec.
Joining me to fill in the blanks in your memory banks are two lovely guests in history corner.
Her Twitter account describes her as a historian and human sacrifice enthusiast.
Worrying.
Hopefully, that's only a professional interest.