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Dan Snow's History Hit

History Hit
World War II
World War I
England
Auschwitz
France
Hitler
Allied Forces
Soviet Union
Holocaust
Rome
Nazi Germany
Roman Empire
Britain
United States
Magna Carta
Japan
Scotland
Thirty Years War
King John
Pablo Escobar

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 special video podcast where Dan charts the course of Odysseus through the Mediterranean as he investigates the true places that could have inspired the Odyssey. Using his new Big Pad, Dan investigates the theories of ancient and modern scholars to ... more

He wasn't an English knight, but actually a Roman soldier, and the dragon didn't appear until centuries later in the medieval period. So what is the origin of the Saint George and the Dragon myth? And why do so many countries - from England to Ethiop... more

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Joshua Levine
Author of Forgotten Voices of the Somme; historian
Author/Historian
Episode: Life in the Trenches
Peter Heather
Professor of Medieval History at King's College London, expert in the later Roman Empire and its successor state
King's College London
Episode: Why Did The Roman Empire Collapse?
Mark Urban
Journalist, author, broadcaster; longtime Sunday Times contributor; former BBC Newsnight correspondent
The Sunday Times; BBC
Episode: The Origins of the Tank
Wayne Bartlett
Author of Thunderbolt of the North, Harald Hardrada, Viking King
History Hit guest
Episode: Harald Hardrada
Adrian Tinniswood
Historian, teacher, and writer, consultant to the National Trust in the UK
Episode: The Great Fire of London
Damien Lewis
Historian and author of The Great Train Raid
Author, Historian
Episode: SAS Hijacked A Fascist Train To Liberate A Concentration Camp
Philippa Gregory
Celebrated novelist and historian specializing in Tudor history
Author, The Other Boleyn Girl; The White Queen; Boleyn Traitor
Episode: The Rise and Fall of the Boleyns
Roger Crowley
Historian, author of City of Fortune, How Venice Won and Lost a Naval Empire
Author/Historian
Episode: The Rise and Fall of Venice
Peter Jones
Historian, author of Self-Help from the Middle Ages, What the Seven Deadly Sins Can Teach Us About Living
History Hit (guest speaker)
Episode: The Seven Deadly Sins

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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
  • 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 States2 months ago
  • 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

    This is my my morning walk go to, they’re so good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uzaz
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • too vague

    i like dan and his clear passion and understanding of historic events but i never feel any subject gets the time it deserves, world changing events are lucky if they get an hour and most get less. maybe it’s designed specifically this way but id like to see subjects spread over a few episodes instead of being crammed into one

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    andy wytchard
    United Kingdom2 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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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.
Why Did The Roman Empire Collapse?
Q: How did the third-century crisis reshape the empire's military and administration?
Internal pressures from provincial voices seeking a share of power, the rise of a Persian threat, and the shift from large legions to frontier-based and elite units strengthened central control in the short term but set the stage for future fragmentation.
Why Did The Roman Empire Collapse?
Q: What was the core weakness in the imperial system that contributed to unraveling?
The lack of a clear succession plan and the constant need to replace emperors created political instability, which allowed barbarian coalitions to gain leverage and act independently as central authority weakened.
The Origins of the Tank
Q: Is 1940 the tanks' greatest moment of reputation, or is there another defining campaign to consider?
Mark Urban argues that while 1940 is a defining moment for armor, especially in the Blitzkrieg context, other campaigns like Kursk and later Cold War developments also stand out; the overall trajectory shows tanks achieving peak impact in certain operational contexts rather than universally deciding wars.

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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. Peter Heather
3. Mark Urban
4. Wayne Bartlett
5. Adrian Tinniswood
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