Ever since the first prehistoric human remains were found in the gravel beds of Piltdown, East Sussex, the mystery of the 'missing link' between man and our ape ancestors has captivated scholars and laypersons alike. In this interview from 1963, local woman Eugenia Hardscrabble discusses the momentous discovery of what has been dubbed the "Derbyshire Bog Woman", as well as how she balances work and motherhood, and which sandwiches look the best on a buffet. 

The Louvre Museum is an iconic historic monument to the French spirit of art and culture, but it is perhaps most famous as the home of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Jonathan Borhampton was at the unveiling of the painting when it was first moved to its current home. In this interview from 1903, he tells the Sunday Times-Sentinel of London what it was like to be in the presence of such greatness, as well as how he deals with the depression of not standing in front of a famous painting when he's at home.

The British Colonial Mariner Company is a much-lauded military force that was instrumental in some of the most pivotal moments in the history of the British Empire. In this interview from 1963, former Marine Jonathan Winterbottom discusses the changes the company went through during the latter half of the 20th Century, as well as being a part of the Battle of Roundrump Manor and serving under famed commander General Brighton "Buttons" Nucknutz.