Dan Snow's History Hit
By History Hit
History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet. Powerful kings, warrior queens, nomads, empires and expeditions. Historian Dan Snow and his expert guests bring all these stories to life and more in a daily dose of history. Join Dan as he digs into the past to make sense of the headlines and get up close to the biggest discoveries being made around the world today, as they happen.
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Latest episode
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The British Empire
How do we teach the next generation about Britain's imperial past? -
Hiding Anne Frank
The remarkable true story of Miep Gies, who hid Anne Frank and her family. -
D-Day: Britain and America's 'Special Relationship'
Making sense of the fabled special relationship and whether it has stood the test of time. -
The History of the Ejector Seat
It can save a life... or snap a neck. What is it really like to eject? -
Love and Lust in WWII
Though rarely spoken about, love, lust and sexuality were key elements of many soldiers' experiences during the Second World War. -
Murder in the Roman World
The Roman approach to murder is starkly different to how the modern world recognises it, and frankly, it’s a bit weird. -
Why Empires Fall
Is the decline and fall of empires inevitable? -
How the Mongols Changed the World
What is the legacy of the Mongol Horde? -
5. Story of England: Modern Warfare
From the First World War to the Cold War, conflict in the 20th century has been crucial in shaping England as we know it. -
4. Story of England: Industrial Revolution
Dan tries his hand at casting iron at one of the last working foundries in the country and gets the scoop on the scandals of Georgian high society.
