Public History Today: In conversation with Greg Jenner

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IPUP Lecture

The Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past (IPUP) is very pleased to invite you to join a conversation with public historian, author, and broadcaster Greg Jenner about the role of Public History in today’s world. Greg writes funny books for adults and kids, and is best known as the host and creator of the chart-topping, award-winning BBC historical comedy podcast You’re Dead To Me. Greg also worked for 11 years on the smash-hit BBC TV comedy series Horrible Histories.

Greg will be joined by Will Tullett of the Department of History to reflect on his career and discuss all things horrible, funny, smelly, strange, and important about the past.

The Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past

Based in the Department of History at the University of York, IPUP works with museums, archives, heritage sites, the media, artists and community organisations to explore the many ways that the past is presented in society. We ask questions about how the histories we tell impct our identities, shape our present and inform the future. Through collaborations and partnerships, the Institute draws together researchers, students, practitioners and communities to make and research diverse and inclusive public histories. We also run the successful MA Public History programme.

About the speakers

Greg Jenner is an Honorary Fellow and Doctor of the University of York’s Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past (IPUP), as well as an elected fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and an Honorary Research Associate at Royal Holloway, University of London. He has a BA in Archaeology & History and an MA in Medieval Studies, both from the University of York.

Will Tullett is a Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of York as well as incoming Director of IPUP. Will’s book Sniff: A History of Smells was published by Yale University Press in 2026.