Greg Jenner

Greg Jenner is a British public historian, author, and broadcaster who is the historical consultant and resident historian on the BBC comedy show Horrible Histories. He studied History and Archaeology at the University of York. A Million Years in a Day: A Curious History of Everyday Life traces the history of the things we do every day — from brushing our teeth to eating dinner — revealing the extraordinary stories behind the most ordinary activities. Jenner's other books include Dead Famous: An Unexpected History of Celebrity. His writing makes history accessible, entertaining, and relevant. His audiobooks and books offer listeners and readers entertaining, accessible history that reveals the extraordinary stories hidden in everyday life.