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Dan Snow's History Hit

History Hit
World War II
World War I
France
England
Rome
Roman Empire
Hitler
Soviet Union
Nazi Germany
Britain
United States
Magna Carta
Japan
Allied Forces
Thirty Years War
King John
Holocaust
Elizabeth I
Benito Mussolini
Industrial Revolution

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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A deafening impact, a shattered destroyer, and a legacy that completely revolutionised warfare at sea.

When HMS Tiger sank beneath the waves one dark night in 1908, over half of her crew were lost to the depths, and the nation went into mourning. Bu... more

What happens when a civilisation at its peak begins to fail? Historians have long been fascinated by the Maya Collapse in the 9th century: why the great cities of Mesoamerica were abandoned, why their populations disappeared, and why the construction... more

For more than 3,000 years, the Maya built one of the Ancient world's greatest civilisations. They raised towering pyramids in the rainforest, mastered the environment and established powerful dynasties- long before the rise of the Aztecs or the Inca.... more

Today, we trace Julius Caesar’s dramatic invasions into Britain - two bold expeditions that tested Rome’s reach at the very edge of the known world. Ships were battered by storms, soldiers struggled with unfamiliar tides, and British warriors offered... more

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Adrian Chase
Dr. Adrian Chase, Maya collapse specialist
Caracol research site
Episode: The Fall of the Ancient Maya
Juan Cal
Maya Erche guide at Lamani
Maya Erche community, Lamani
Episode: The Fall of the Ancient Maya
Reuben Arevalo
Expert guide and interpreter at Lamani site
Lamani site guide
Episode: The Fall of the Ancient Maya
Jose Mes
Maya guide in the Toledo district
Local Maya guide
Episode: The Rise of the Ancient Maya
Simon Elliott
Dr. Simon Elliott, best selling historian, archaeologist, author, broadcaster; Rome expert
History Hit (guest)
Episode: Was Caesar's invasion of Britain a disaster?
John Nichol
Historian and author of Blitz, When World War Two Came Home
Author, Historian
Episode: The Blitz Beyond London
Ady Dolan
Head of air traffic control training at Heathrow
Heathrow / DHL Aviation
Episode: A Short History of The Airport
Alan Smilie
Senior Director for Operations for London Heathrow and London Luton
DHL/Aviation (logistics)
Episode: A Short History of The Airport
Alastair Gordon
Cultural historian, author of Naked Airport
Independent historian / author
Episode: A Short History of The Airport

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Dan Snow
Host and historian (as introduced); Host of the podcast; History Hit host

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 25.8k ratings
  • Living, modern history

    Dan Snow has a special ability to bring history to life for modern audiences, making extraordinary connections between the past and present. He really understands the podcast medium, and absolutely delivers in every episode. It’s one of those rare podcasts where you are willing to go wherever the host takes you, because the stories and storytelling always surprise and delight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SugarMagnolia11
    United States24 days ago
  • Historians should know better

    I was an avid listener until you started advertising for an AI company. Not anymore. You think they would have learned a thing or 2 from history

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    agatha's bestie
    Australiaa month ago
  • Perfect history podcast

    This is one of my favorite daily podcasts. I especially love the varied lengths of each episode allowing one to choose episodes based on available time. Also, as a USAmerican it is refreshing to see the world and history from a non USA biased perspective. Also, as a subscriber, I love the lack of commercials.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jmmillett
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Love this podcast great information with great leaning experience! Dan snow is great as well! Oh and did I mention the show is GREAT!! 😂😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ivkne
    United States2 months ago
  • Less commercials

    Good podcast, except for the commercials at the beginning. I also love the new videos keep doing that pls

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Middle.Earth
    United States3 months ago

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Consistent production quality and varied topics keep the feed fresh.
High-quality guests and well-researched episodes; great for deep dives.
Narrative clarity and accessible complexity make history approachable.
Some listeners wish for longer coverage on certain topics or fewer ads.
Thoughtful history storytelling with strong guest expertise and engaging delivery.

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The Rise of the Ancient Maya
Q: Tell me about the Maya.
The Maya consisted of a collection of city-states with a shared cultural framework, characterized by regional diversity, hundreds of languages, and a sophisticated system of monumental architecture, writing, and calendrics, with no single empire but competing polities that linked through trade and religious ideas.
A Day in the Life of a Gladiator
Q: When did Romans identify gladiators as a distinct class, and what makes them special?
The identification is traced to political and cultural developments around 264 BC, with gladiatorial combat evolving from funeral games and gaining distinct status as a spectacle and profession.
A Short History of The Airport
Q: Alastair, tell me about the first real airport in the UK.
Alastair describes Croydon as the earliest official imperial airport for the British Empire, highlighting its design that separated arrivals from departures and its role as a prototype for modern international airports. He notes its architectural and organizational innovations laid groundwork for future hubs like Heathrow.
Life in the Trenches
Q: Let's take the biggest question out of the way first. We talk about trench warfare, we talk about the Western Front. So from late 1914 to sort of 1916, that era, what is a trench?
A trench is digging in to defend against enemy fire, developed from earlier forms and rapidly expanded into complex networks; front-line, support, reserve lines, with extensive logistics, communications, and sanitary systems evolving to keep soldiers alive and capable for longer campaigns.
Spain vs Portugal: The Spice Race
Q: Tell me about Europe in the 15th century. Who are the big powers and who's in charge of the trade?
Europe starts as a cluster of powers isolated from much of the world by the Ottoman-controlled trade routes; dominant forces before the Atlantic opened are the Holy Roman Empire and city-states like Venice, with Portugal emerging as the leading Atlantic pioneer capable of breaking into the Indian Ocean trade and setting up a proto-imperial network.

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There is a strong focus on deep historical context across a broad range of eras and geographies, with episodes pairing scholarly insight from historians and authors with engaging storytelling. Listeners can expect thorough explorations of battles, empires, and transformative events, often framed with fresh archival details and vivid anecdotes that connect past moments to larger global patterns. The show is notable for featuring high-profile historians and writers as guests, offering authoritative analysis while maintaining accessibility for general audiences. Special series and topic clusters (e.g., military history, ancient empires, or pivotal historical revolutions) help listeners plan their time and choose episodes that match their inter... more

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2. Juan Cal
3. Reuben Arevalo
4. Jose Mes
5. Simon Elliott
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