Dan Snow's History Hit
By History Hit
Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments.
From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present.
New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
You can get in touch with us at ds.hh@historyhit.com
A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The Ancients, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.
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Latest episode
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How Did the American Revolution Start?
How did a political crisis transform into open rebellion, and what would it have been like to actually be there? -
The Battle of Berlin with Sir Antony Beevor
The final, apocalyptic battle that marked the collapse of the Nazi regime. -
The Liberation of Bergen-Belsen
Revisiting the harrowing day British troops liberated the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. -
The Sinking of the Titanic
How could the unsinkable ship… sink? -
The Red Army Surrounds Berlin
How the Soviets' brought the once mighty Wehrmacht to the brink of total defeat -
The Great Tariff Battle
A cautionary tale from 20th century that led to huge political upheaval and a truly disastrous electoral defeat. -
Saint Petersburg: Putin's Hometown
The turbulent history of this magnificent city, from its founding right up to the present day. -
The Samurai
The long history of the Samurai and the potential renewal of the Samurai spirit in Japan's future. -
Francis Drake (Part 2)
Dan picks up his dramatic tale of the exploits of Francis Drake - this time the story of the Spanish Armada. -
Francis Drake (Part 1)
Dan tells swashbuckling tales of Francis Drake on the Spanish Main.