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.
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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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Captain Cook
Dan tells the extraordinary tale of one of history's greatest explorers. -
Mount Hiei: Home of Japan's Warrior Monks
What a powerful army of warrior monks can tell us about Japanese religious beliefs during the late Sengoku period. -
The Nazi Occupation of Jersey
The story of Jersey’s suffering and resilience under enemy control. -
Why is Timbuktu Famous?
The glittering jewel of Mali's crown. -
The Glorious Revolution
The pivotal moment in British history that saw the overthrow of King James II and the accession to the throne of William III and Mary II. -
The Siege of Vienna
How his mighty clash marked a turning point in European history. -
The History of Alcatraz
A potted history of this notorious penitentiary that President Donald Trump has said that he is determined to reopen. -
VE Day
VE Day through the eyes of those who were there -
How did Andrew Jackson Change the U.S. Presidency?
A hero to some, and a villain to others, President Jackson remains one of the most polarizing figures in American history. -
Germany After Hitler
80 years ago, as the war in Europe drew to a close, the world began to come to terms with the horrors of the Third Reich.
