Making History - 26/10/2010

What is the legacy of the A History of the World project for history and archaeology in Britain? Vanessa hears the thoughts of curator Dr Lucy Worsley, writer Dr Tiffany Jenkins and archaeologist Dr Tony Pollard. Why are veterans of the American Civil War buried in a North London cemetery? Historians Michael Hammerson and Dr Adam Smith explain all and ask for listeners' help in logging more of these graves around the country. Whilst researching her Great Aunt Ida's music hall career, a listener uncovers an old Pathe News film marking her feat of becoming the World Punch Ball Champion in 1933. Vanessa talks to Professor Vanessa Toulmin about the history of female pugilists. One hundred and seventy years on from his death, historian David Affleck marks the contribution of the man who some call the 'father of statistics' - Sir John Sinclair MP for Caithness. You can send us questions or an outline of your own research. Email: [email protected] Write to Making History. BBC Radio 4. PO Box 3096. Brighton BN1 1PL Join the conversation on our Facebook page or find out more from the Radio 4 website: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/makinghistory Presenter: Vanessa Collingridge Producer: Nick Patrick A Pier Production for BBC Radio 4.