Delve into the history of a creature that travelled the world and wowed the rich and influential as the centrepiece of weekend long parties.This  is just one of many treasures featured in 125 Treasures from the Collections of the National Trust: a brand-new book of stunning photography and descriptions, of the most exciting decorative arts, furniture, books and textiles in our collection, spanning the Roman era, to the present day.  To learn more about this publication go to nationaltrust.org.uk/125pod, or follow the link in the show notes.