Listen "Wallpaper"
Episode Synopsis
A wasp leads to the invention of paper in ancient China. Rich Europeans have to find another way to decorate their walls when coal fires ruin their valuable tapestries. Anger over wallpaper helps ignite the French Revolution. And a silent killer is found hiding in plain sight on nursery walls across Victorian Britain…
A Noiser production, written by Roger Morris.
For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Noiser production, written by Roger Morris.
For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More episodes of the podcast The Curious History of Your Home
Introducing: Jane Austen Stories
02/10/2025
Sheds
21/10/2024
Laundry
14/10/2024
Bins
07/10/2024
Neighbours
30/09/2024
Bread
23/09/2024
Heating
16/09/2024
Home Entertainment
09/09/2024
Clocks
02/09/2024
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.