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Dan Snow's History Hit

History Hit
World War II
Operation Tabarin
Houthi Movement
Ancient Egypt
Alexandria
Yemen
Alexander the Great
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Roman Empire
King Arthur
Rameses II
Great Pyramid Of Giza
Sovereignty Claims
Port Lockroy
Whaling Industry
Great Library Of Alexandria
United States
Saxons
British Antarctic Survey

Historian Dan Snow journeys across the globe to tell the stories of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum in Rome to the Great Wall of China, the battlefields of Waterloo to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, join Dan as he explores the how and why of the greatest monuments, battles, heroes, villains and events that have shaped our world.

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Tobacco, sugar, rum, cotton, rubber, tea, coffee, spices, industry, borders, slavery, war - all things spread across the globe thanks to the British Empire. At its height in 1922, it was the largest empire the world had ever seen, covering around a q... more

Appointed by the Romans as king of Judaea, King Herod's reign was defined by great architectural projects and canny diplomacy. But he could also be cruel and paranoid, with scandal and family intrigue marring his rule. King Herod even appears as an u... more

Porpoises, beaver tails, boar's head and puffins were just some of the exquisite dishes on medieval tables during the festive season. In this episode, food historian Annie Gray joins Dan in his kitchen to cook up some delicious Christmas fare from ag... more

Henry VIII wanted to have the most powerful Navy in Europe; he also didn't want to have to travel very far to get it. Around 1512, he built a colossal Naval dockyard on the southern banks of the Thames in London up river from his Greenwich Palace, wh... more

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Recent Guests

Seth Schwartz
Professor of Classical Jewish Civilization at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: King Herod
Annie Gray
Food historian
Episode: A History of Christmas Food
David Brydan
Senior lecturer in the history of modern international relations at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: The Bombing of Guernica
Paul Hedren
National Parks historian and author of Sitting Bull's War
Episode: Sitting Bull and the Battle of Little Bighorn
Jefferson Morley
Washington based author and veteran journalist, expert on JFK's assassination
Episode: The Assassination of JFK
Randy Taraborelli
Journalist and author of "JFK Public, Private, Secret"
Episode: John F. Kennedy: Myths vs Reality
Jack El-Hai
Author of the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist
Episode: Nuremberg: The Trial of Göring
Helen Carr
Historian and author of 'Sceptred Isle'
Episode: The Black Death
Simon Elliott
Historian, archaeologist, broadcaster, and author of The African Emperor
Episode: Rome's African Emperor: Septimius Severus

Host

Dan Snow
Host of a series focused on exploring significant historical moments and narratives with expert insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24.9k ratings
  • Fantastic

    Dans podcasts are fantastic, look forward to my morning walk to hear another historical story, favourites so far Frances Drake 1 & 2 and The Marshall

    We’ll done keep em coming

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uzaz
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The best

    This is the BEST history podcast Ive listened to. William Marshall probably my most favourite episode.

    Even topics in few episodes that dont interest me, I still found myself glued to.

    Great voice, greats facts and just pure relaxation to listen.

    Please dont ever stop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atyrone
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Shilling for CBC

    Dan, the CBC is terrible and Jayme Poisson is a one sided antisemitic host. Ugh. Just terrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Officematt
    Canadaa month ago
  • Excellent for history lovers

    Discovered this podcast a month ago. I love history and love this podcast only sad thing is - why did it take so long for me to find this :(

    Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sciencepyar
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show spoiled by long adverts and product placement

    Can’t fault the history content of this show, and it’s presented in a lively and engaging way. But I’ve noticed the adverts are getting longer and longer, clearly written by chatGPT, and more frequent. But what is even more jarring is the product placement, for example a recent WWI episode where a genealogy website was mentioned literally every two minutes. It’s getting too much and there are plenty of other great history podcasts that don’t do this…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jonmimir
    United Kingdoma month ago

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A History of Christmas Food
Q: Did the Puritans during the Republic ban Christmas?
No, they didn't ban Christmas outright but legislated against its excesses, leading to a complicated relationship with the holiday.
A History of Christmas Food
Q: Is Christmas one of those things that feels eternal, but like most other traditions, just basically made up by the Victorians?
Yes and no. Most of the modern Christmas certainly was made up by the Victorians, but the idea of Christmas goes back a lot further.
Sitting Bull and the Battle of Little Bighorn
Q: Do you think Sitting Bull played a part in the fighting, or was he a symbolic figurehead?
Sitting Bull encouraged and provided good counsel but did not take part in the actual fighting; instead, he focused on ensuring the safety of women and children.
Sitting Bull and the Battle of Little Bighorn
Q: So, there are these wars going on, like the Bozeman Trail War that you've mentioned. These are wars in various parts of this gigantic landscape waged by these native peoples against encroachment. When does war really come to Sitting Bull and the Lakota?
The tension escalates in the early 1870s with increased railroad construction across their lands, leading to resistance and conflict.
John F. Kennedy: Myths vs Reality
Q: How did JFK respond to the enormous pressures of being in the White House?
Kennedy faced significant stress, particularly during moments like the Cuban Missile Crisis, but his experiences shaped him into a more accountable leader and husband.

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1. Seth Schwartz
2. Annie Gray
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4. Paul Hedren
5. Jefferson Morley
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