Utterly interesting

Eccentric millionaire Nubar Gulbenkian lived life like a performance. Gold plated taxis, daily orchids, outrageous lawsuits, MI9 spy work, and legendary dinner parties. A man who said, “I prefer everything” and meant it.

She was once the most recognisable woman in America, posing for statues across New York and starring in early silent films. Audrey Munson lived to 104 yet died forgotten. Her story is a haunting mix of beauty, scandal and survival, and her face still lives on in stone.

In 1910, Dr Samuel Monell claimed high frequency electric currents could treat everything from acne to insomnia and even hysteria. His book became a curious milestone in the odd, inventive world of early electrotherapy. A fascinating glimpse into medicine’s electric age.

Meet George Burchett, the King of Tattooists. From Brighton to the Royal Navy to inking kings and circus stars, his life shaped modern tattoo culture. A relaxed deep dive into the man who turned tattooing into an art.

In 1951, a 66 year old Swede named Gustaf Håkansson unofficially entered a thousand mile race he had been deemed too old for. Five days later he crossed the finish a full day ahead of every official rider. This is the relaxed but remarkable story of Steel Grandpa.