In southern Kenya, white soldiers lie beneath named memorials in a well-tended cemetery. We all know that until the 20th century billions died of diseases for which cures now exist. Both survived and that side of the family had the good genes so were lucky. Because to live in an old house is to share your most intimate space with the dead. It has now got to the point where some of the statements being made are so easily refutable, so verifiably and unquestionably false, that you have to presume that the people writing them know that. His book does its best to uncover that history, exploring the considerable presence of black people in Britain in the age of slavery, as well as the part played by black Britons in both world wars. My experience is nothing so bad but before I was diagnosed I had a miserable time. The adverts were aimed at young men - not families or men who were attached. PBSs broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industrys most coveted award competitions. Historian David Olusoga told BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty that the Commonwealth War Graves Commission was "another organisation that's had to be dragged into admitting its history. The thought usually comes late at night or early in the morning, when our eye is caught by what estate agents like to call an original feature, or a patch of peeling wallpaper or flaking paint reveals what lies beneath. Houses live longer than people and the harsh fact is that we are just passing through. This is a simple list of well-known people who suffer (or have suffered) from thyroid disorders. He was dyslexic, but the school refused to get him tested until he did his GCSEs: It was the easier story to believe that this kid was stupid because all black kids are stupid. When he finally got his diagnosis and support thanks in large part to his mothers fierce determination Olusoga went to study history at the University of Liverpool, followed by a masters degree at Leicester. Although a number of disorders may result in hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease is a common cause. Historians love to talk about how we can get closer to the people of the past, but when it happens of its own volition the effects can be unnerving. Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. The series will be accompanied by an extensive education outreach component in partnership with The Pulitzer Center, which will distribute resources to schools and colleges. What was the role of British Empire soldiers in WW1? Im a woolyback originally but my scouse accent has dissipated away as I left Birkenhead when I was 18 - no work. all rights reserved. Olusoga was born in Lagos to a White mother and a Nigerian father - who, I hate to say nautrally, did a runner. The house selected is a Georgian-style terrace in what is now called the Georgian Quarter of Liverpool. I lived, she died because we were born in different centuries. I rather like slow ponderous programmes, Stephen Poliakoff plays being my ultimate fix which I expect you would find tedious beyond belief! Historians have to be nosy, they have to want to know what others experienced. I'm hypo now but it was a grim time before my Graves was diagnosed so I really feel for the lady. I declare a bit of a bias against some of the more air-headed end of Z-list slebs wondered why Lincoln didn't grow a moustache with his beard, eyebrows look ok tho'? Everyone moans about the NHS but so many diseases are now gone not only because of modern medicine but hygiene clean water etc and drainage. Though of course I don't feel so alone on this website either! Video, 00:01:18, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, WATCH: Key moments from PM's NI Brexit deal speech. History is about people. It short-circuits an idea of British exceptionalism. Video, 00:01:51Lockdown hits nephew's 11,000-mile war grave trip, I look after the grave of a soldier Ive never met Video, 00:01:57I look after the grave of a soldier Ive never met, Trumpeter heads to rooftop to remember dead. The prime minister offered an "unreserved apology" over the findings of the review by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. So many and as Carolyn said, a lot of politicians , particuarily. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission apologised after it found "pervasive racism" led to predominantly black and Asian service personnel not being formally remembered in the same way as white troops. Copyright 2023 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Black Londoners dressed up as their ancestors for the opening ceremony, with long, baggy suits, holding their suitcases, says Olusoga. And I felt quite misunderstood by my then GP and work colleagues. I watched it last week but found it a bit slow, so didnt watch this week. An inquiry by the commission was set up following a 2019 Channel 4 documentary, called Unremembered, which was presented by Mr Lammy. I quite agree on the NHS, plus it has enabled a wealth of statistics to be kept and research done involving the populace that must have been impossible before its institution with individual practices working in isolation. Many historians I admire admit to such moments, although those admissions are to be made only in private and to other similarly afflicted historians or students. Lockdown hits nephew's 11,000-mile war grave trip. But he has always had a third identity. 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Nothing about this can be said to be truly revelatory. The reverse of course, is, perhaps those who have energy & laboured breathing problems (probably caused by the meds) it's just either tough or there is a lot more going on especially in the adrenal area. A House Through Time begins on BBC2 on 4 January, Studying the past of one terraced Liverpool home for BBC2s A House Through Time has brought Britains real history to life, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. He died of cholera, which was associated with those living in poverty - an unexpected death for a resident of such an upmarket area. David Olusoga is a British-Nigerian historian, author, presenter and BAFTA winning film-maker. I live in Liverpool, so enjoyed that. Doing this post was an an achievement with one of my Italian greyhounds deliberately trying to stop me typing, using body blocking, clawing and even sitting on top of the iPad, because he wants my full attention , I imagined seeing Graves' disease on it! mstp he had the actual death certificate and read from it the lady died of a heart attack as a complication of Graves disease and I remember seeing Graves written on it in perfect copperplate handwriting . Between 45,000 and 54,000 Asian and African personnel who died in the conflict were "commemorated unequally", the commission said. If walls could talk it would be our homes not our grand public buildings that would have all the best stories. Another one to add to your list is historian David Olusoga. A few days after reading the 1880s death certificate of Esther Lublin I found myself alone in my office, on the top floor of my house, reading old diaries, remembering how painful it had been. 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