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Munich - The Edge of War: Reappraising Chamberlain
Join James from the Warfare Podcast, as he chats to the writer and cast of the new film 'Munich - the Edge of War'. Set in 1938, the movie follows Chamberlain's attempts to appease Hitler, desperate to avoid another Great War. -
The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age was a time in American history when the economy grew at its fastest rate in history leading to wide-reaching cultural & social effects. Dr Erica Dunbar to help us understand the opportunities, challenges and tensions of this time. -
Champagne Riots
Rebecca Gibb is a Master of Wine & she talks to Dan about the riots that tore through the region of Champagne just before the First World War as the small wine growers rose up against the power of the big Champagne brands. -
1942: Churchill's Real Darkest Hour
In 1942, a string of military disasters engulfed Britain leading many to claim that Churchill was not up to the task. Taylor Downing, historian joins Dan to discuss Britain’s real darkest hour &just how close Churchill came to losing his job. -
Roe v. Wade: America's Landmark Ruling
On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Texas law banning abortion, effectively legalising the procedure nationwide. The court held that a woman’s right to an abortion was implicit in the right to privacy protected by the 14th Amend… -
Who Was Joan of Arc?
Joan of Arc is a name that’s instantly recognisable to most. A controversial figure in her own day, she has remained so ever since, often being adopted as a talisman of French nationalism. But how much do we really know—or understand—about the youn… -
The Child Soldiers of WWI
After the outbreak of WWI, boys as young as twelve were caught up in a wave of patriotism & volunteered to serve. They fought in some of the bloodiest battles of the war, fighting at Ypres, the Somme & Gallipoli. Richard van Emden tells Dan the... -
28 Years on Death Row
In this episode, wrongly convicted former death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton takes Dan around the streets of Birmingham, Alabama to explore some of the most iconic locations of the civil rights movement & they discuss Anthony's experiences of... -
Korean War: The Veterans Of Imjin River
Fought in April 1951, the battle of Imjin River was the bloodiest battle that involved British troops in modern history since the Second World War. Dan is joined by two battle veterans of the 1951 Korean War battle, Tommy Clough and Brian Hamblett. -
Eugenics with Adam Rutherford
Eugenics has been used in attempts throughout history, & across continents, to gain power and assert control. Dan is joined by Adam Rutherford who helps him understand the troubling history & complicated legacy of Eugenics.
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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