
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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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1657 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Henry VIII is dead and England has replaced him with a boy king. But the one really pulling the strings of power behind the young and inexperienced Edward VI is one of Tudor England’s most formidable power players: John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland... more
They projected themselves as fearless protectors bound by a code of chivalry, yet in their wake they left trails of bloody street duels and ritualised finger-chopping. From 17th-century dispossessed samurai turned street muggers, to powerful paramili... more
The nuclear close calls, rogue commanders, silent standoffs and split-second decisions that nearly resulted in nuclear armageddon… In this episode, Dan breaks down the edge-of-your-seat crisis that almost triggered Doomsday, and explains how individu... more
In 1913, a celebrity explorer led an ambitious expedition into the frozen Arctic - and straight into disaster. From the ensuing catastrophe emerged three incredible stories: a captain's desperate 700-mile trek across treacherous sea ice; an Inuit mot... more
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I am obsessed with this show. So interesting, so educational, and so entertaining. Keep doing what you’re doing, Dan. This Yank is here for it!
i really love listening to your podcast while revising for my exams you have such an interesting perspective on history and i love the way you present the information
In a time rife with exceptional history podcasts, Dan's stands out among the best. My only wish is that there was something in the episode titles to delineate an episode as being part of a specific series. Sometimes you learn that a fantastic episode is part of a wider series and you really have to dig in to figure out what the other episodes are. Otherwise HH is an absolute go-to when I can't take any more of our modern times.
I wish episodes were longer. The end. Keep up the good work!
I just listened to the latest episode with Ben McIntyre and was riveted! He is such a good storyteller, soo engaging! I went and listened to all his back episodes and they are all brilliant! What a treat in what is always an amazing ‘show’. Thank you!
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Across episodes, the show consistently delivers deep dives into pivotal historical episodes, featuring on-site reporting, archival context, and expert commentary from historians, authors, and curators. Recurring strengths include vivid storytelling, site-specific exploration, and nuanced debates around myth versus evidence in well-known historical narratives. Listeners can expect accessible yet richly detailed history spanning empires, wars, archaeology, and cultural heritage, with a focus on how past events shaped present-day institutions and memory. A notable strength is the collaboration with established historians and researchers, which often results in conversation-rich episodes that illuminate complex topics for a broad audience.
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