Ridiculous History · November 12, 2026 · 38 min
Tuxedos: Not Always Fancy
Across the modern world, the tuxedo is considered the last word in 'fancy dress'. It's associated with high-class galas, royal ceremonies, weddings, and other white-tie events. But this wasn't always the case! As Ben and Noel learn in today's episode, the tuxedo only became a thing because a certain King wanted to dress down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.