Lucy Worsley was born December 18, 1973, in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK. She was raised in a world of exploration and education: Her father taught geology, and her mother was a consultant in educational policy and practice. In 1995, Lucy graduated from New College, Oxford, with a BA First-class honors degree in Ancient and Modern History — and six years later, she earned a doctorate in art history from the University of Sussex.

Lucy’s passion for the stories of the world made her a perfect fit for roles such as a Historic House Curator at Milton Manor, Inspector of Ancient Monuments and Historic Buildings, Research Manager for Glasgow Museums and Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces. She’s also been a visiting professor at Kingston University and a senior research fellow at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London.

Throughout her work and research, Lucy has also shared these passions through a variety of her own stories. She’s written books on significant historical figures, including Queen Victoria and Jane Austen, and locations such as Kensington Palace — and she’s even penned two novels for children. Additionally, she has written, narrated and presented a variety of shows on the BBC and PBS, covering everything from the love-hate relationship between Arthur Conan Doyle and his character Sherlock Holmes to some of history’s “biggest fibs.”

When asked what excites her about history, Lucy said there are three main reasons for this kind of study: pure enjoyment, analytical skills and an undeniable sense of perspective. Although she says there’s plenty to learn from all kinds of history, her favorite is the “nitty gritty dirty detail of everyday life.” She knows visitors to historical sites often expect to ask questions about topics like the politics of the Reformation, “but what they really want to know about is the toilets!”

Lucy is also known for a love of costuming. “It’s an art form,” she says, “and a fabulous little window into a lost world.” Of course, this is just one of many ways she tells her stories — and this enthusiasm makes her a perfect addition to the PBS family.

When she brought her passion and knack for narration to PBS in 2014, Lucy became a fast favorite. Her programs include:

• "Lucy Worsley's Holmes vs. Doyle"
• “Lucy Worsley Investigates”
• “Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen”
• “Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets”
• “Lucy Worsley's Royal Palace Secrets”
• “Lucy Worsley's Royal Photo Album”
• “Lucy Worsley's 12 Days of Tudor Christmas”
• “Victoria & Albert: The Wedding”
• “Secrets of the Six Wives”
• “Tales from the Royal Wardrobe”
• “The Queen's Garden”
• “Tales from the Royal Bedchamber”

To reignite history for the modern era, Lucy doesn’t just uncover facts and explore fascinating locations — she does it all in period-accurate clothing. From a replica of Queen Elizabeth I’s “Armada” dress from the 1500s to an iconic Dior-inspired costume, Lucy often puts herself in her subjects’ shoes — literally. When faced with the challenge of getting into all those historic outfits, she says her response is: “Yes, of course! When do we start?”

If you want to learn more about Agatha Christie, one of the world’s best-known mystery masterminds, turn to Lucy — the author’s official biographer. An acclaimed biography called “Agatha Christie: An Elusive Woman” is just one of Lucy’s looks into this author’s life.

In her PBS series “Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen,” the intrepid historian heads on a case-cracking adventure of her own. Lucy introduces us to the woman behind the writing: a figure cloaked in mystery, mayhem, murder and a little bit of storytelling magic. Viewers learn how Christie’s experiences in the fast-changing 20th century helped shape tales now known across the world — and how modern writers, filmmakers and other artists continue to draw inspiration from Christie’s creativity.

Along the way, you’ll learn secrets from the author’s life and fun facts about her work. For example, did you know that Christie is the most successful novelist of all time, and her works — despite being published around 100 years ago — are only outsold by Shakespeare and the Bible? She also used real travel experiences, such as a journey to Egypt, to inspire “Death on the Nile” and more. Lucy tracks down all the details and shares this famous author’s most crucial moments, sharing the history that captivates minds and hearts to this day.

To watch “Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen” or any of Lucy’s other PBS programs, check local listings and learn more at PBS.org.