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Dan Snow's History Hit

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

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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PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1647Founded11 years ago
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The two great Dans of history - Dan Snow and Dan Jones - team up to explore the stories behind some of the world's best historical sites. Dan Jones explains the mysteries of the Templars' Tunnels in the Old City of Acre and Dan Snow tells the story ... more

Flying aces, flaming wreckage and deadly dogfights in the skies defined the First World War’s brutal air war. From fragile reconnaissance planes to lethal fighter aircraft, aerial warfare evolved at astonishing speed. Today we hear the stories of leg... more

In the Middle Ages, Krakow was one of Central Europe’s greatest cities: a thriving crossroads of kings, merchants and legends, crowned by a royal castle and haunted by tales of dragons. But in 1241, catastrophe arrived. Mongol armies swept in from th... more

This is the turbulent reign of that infamous Tudor monarch, Henry VIII. His spectacularly complicated love life, break with Rome, political executions and ruthless pursuit of power. Today we examine his rule and the many unfortunate people who crosse... more

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Elna Jarniger
Medieval Powerhouse, Internet Sensation, host of Gone Medieval
Gone Medieval
Episode: Medieval Krakow
Yolanda Shalom
Archaeologist helping interpret Krakow's castle and Mongol-era archaeology
Episode: Medieval Krakow
Jason Burke
Journalist and author, guest on the episode
Author of The Revolutionists
Episode: The Making of Osama bin Laden
Diane McCullen
Maritime historian and wreck specialist
Mary Rose Project / Project Explore
Episode: The Naval Revolution: Triumph and Disaster
Dave Wenz
Maritime historian and wreck specialist
Mary Band / Project Explore
Episode: The Naval Revolution: Triumph and Disaster
Leo Fielding
Maritime wreck expert
Mary Band / Project Explore
Episode: The Naval Revolution: Triumph and Disaster
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
Adrian Chase
Archaeologist who has worked at Karakol
On-site archaeologist at Karakol
Episode: The Rise of the Ancient Maya

Host

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 25.9k ratings
  • Henry VIII

    I’m a first-time listener. Excellent show!! I’ll be back, and I’ll recommend you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dennis mom
    United States8 days ago
  • Outstanding

    Absolutely fantastic podcast. Avid listener. Fantastic content and delivery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimLingenfelder
    Australia13 days ago
  • Ehhh

    Snow fancies himself a Bragg-like figure but his (and his family of podcasts writ large) reading of history is shallow at best and pandering at worst. The guests, however, mostly make up for it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    rafegoldberg
    United States20 days ago
  • Airports

    Thank you for your entertaining and informative episode on the airport. What a refreshing and enthusiastic diversion from the darker side of history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Klingrid
    United States20 days ago
  • Uncivil Rights, right?

    •EPISODE 1605, The Moors in Spain: Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “… right?” Occasionally punctuated by “… OK?” Unlistenable.

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    •EPISODE: “Did the Trojan War” really happen?”, in which the guest uses the non-word “nother”.

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    .•EPISODE: Sitting Bull. Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “Lifeway”, meaning, one supposes, “way of life”.

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    •EPISODE: Commanders — Zhukov (very) Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “… Right?” and “… Yeah?”.

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    •EPISODE: “Eleanor of Aquitaine” in which the guest misuse... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    (Gibberer)
    Australia24 days 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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1. Elna Jarniger
2. Yolanda Shalom
3. Jason Burke
4. Diane McCullen
5. Dave Wenz
6. Leo Fielding
7. Juan Cal
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