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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How WW1 Inspired The Lord of The Rings
How did this brutal, bloody war help to shape Middle-earth? -
Vasco da Gama and The Rise of the Portuguese Empire
Dan tells the story of the rise of the Portuguese empire at the turn of the 16th century -
Charlemagne
The life and legacy of one of Europe's most famous medieval leaders. -
The Rise of Napoleon
Dan traces the rise of Napoleon during the French Revolution -
Who Owns Greenland?
Dan traces the long history of settlers on Greenland -
Roald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen was the Norwegian explorer to beat Scott to the South Pole. -
How to Survive a Medieval Crusade
What dangers would you have faced on the gruelling journey to the Holy Land? -
Rome's Greatest Humiliation: Roman Empire vs Germanic Tribes
The Roman army is humiliated in the Battle of Teutoburg Forest -
The Battle of the Bulge
The bloodiest fought by the Americans in the war, and how their determined defence helped to seal the fate of Nazi Germany. -
The Great Fire of London
The story of the Fire and its aftermath - the panic, the search for scapegoats, and the rebirth of a city.
