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 the Nazis Escaped Germany
How were Nazi war criminals able to escape to South America? -
Julius Caesar
Does Julius Caesar deserves the title of the Greatest Roman of All Time? -
Disasters in the Age of Discovery
Stories of extraordinary failure and disaster at the dawn of the age of European exploration in the 16th century. -
The Rise and Fall of the Assyrian Empire
Uncover the story of ancient history's most formidable powers. -
Why do India and Pakistan fight over Kashmir?
The political and cultural complexities of this contested and heavily militarised region. -
How Did Genghis Khan Change the World?
How his empire revolutionised global trade and changed the tactics of global warfare for centuries to come. -
The Battle of Okinawa
The gruelling battle that would influence the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Japan and altered the course of history. -
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.
