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Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots, returned to the news headlines when the rosary she carried to her execution in 1587, was recently stolen from Arundel Castle. It's the latest chapter in the enduring story of this highly romanticised figure. Mary reigned ov... -
Voices of Waterloo
206 years ago today, 60,000 men were slaughtered in the Battle of Waterloo. Napoleon Bonaparte's French army was finally defeated by an almighty coalition of troops from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Hanover, Brunswick & Nassau. -
Churchill's Daughters: The Privilege and the Pain
Winston Churchill's daughters Diana, Sarah, Marigold & Mary are often overshadowed by their father's fame but they also lived fascinating lives. This is a story of a family at the very heart of political & social life & the pressu... -
The Curious History of Postcards
For many people sending a postcard is an essential part of any seaside trip but rather than just being a novelty they were once a vital form of communication and often the quickest way to contact your friends and relatives. Dan is joined by Chris Taf… -
Everything You Need to Know about the Anglo-Saxons
The Anglo-Saxon period is vital for the formation of England and the UK as we know it but is a difficult era to fully understand. Marc Morris guides us through these difficult centuries, separating truth from legend & illuminating this dark period. -
The Heiress, the Kidnap, and the Making of London
After the Great Plague & Great Fire of London London was on its knees with its population decimated & the heart of the city burnt out, but from the ashes, it would rise phoenix-like to become one of the world's dominant economic & cult... -
Gordon Brown on How to save the World
Gordon Brown stood at the pinnacle of UK politics for 13 years first as Chancellor of the Exchequer and the as Prime Minister but it is as a private citizen that he now seeks to set out and help solve some of the world's most pressing problems. -
The Euros
England holds the slight unwanted title for the most appearances in the Euros without ever reaching a final, so why the excitement when it comes back around every four years? Football journalist and podcaster Tom Fordyce joins Dan to chat about the… -
Alexander the Great’s Corpse and the Greatest Heist in History
Alexander the Great is one of the most famous generals and empire builders in history, but the story of his death is almost as remarkable as his life. Tristan Hughes joins Dan to tell the almost unbelievable tale of what happened after Alexander died… -
The Mary Rose and Her Ethnically Diverse Crew
The Mary Rose, a Tudor warship in Henry VIII's navy, sank in the Solent on 19 July 1545 with the loss of most of her 415 strong crew. Recent developments in marine archaeology have enabled researchers to bring to light fascinating new evidence abo...
Dan Snow's History Hit
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History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet! Featuring reports from the weird and wonderful places around the world where history has been made and interviews with some of the best historians writing today. Dan also covers some of the major anniversaries as they pass by and explores the deep history behind today's headlines - giving you the context to understand what is going on today.
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