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Dan Snow's History Hit

History Hit
Operation Tabarin
Houthi Movement
Ancient Egypt
Alexandria
Yemen
Scientific Research
Alexander the Great
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Roman Empire
King Arthur
Rameses II
Great Pyramid Of Giza
Port Lockroy
Sovereignty Claims
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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In the sands of North Africa, Erwin Rommel became a battlefield legend. His bold manoeuvres and audacious tactics captured the imagination of friend and foe alike. But how did he become that commander? Does he deserve his reputation for tactical bril... more

At the heart of Beijing sits the Forbidden City, one of the greatest architectural achievements in human history. It's the largest palace complex on Earth. Constructed in the early 15th century as the hidden heart of imperial power, it was a city wit... more

Our world is shaped by decisions — bold, reckless, and often irreversible. And nowhere did choices matter more than in the Second World War, the deadliest conflict in human history. In our new mini-series starting on Monday March 2nd 2026, we step in... more

More than 350 years ago, something unprecedented happened in Britain: a reigning king was arrested, put on trial, and executed. You may have seen many news outlets refer to this historic event, given the current news agenda regarding Andrew Mountbatt... more

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Gisli Hilsson
Professor and expert on Icelandic history
University of Iceland
Episode: The First Vikings in Iceland
Dr. Kate Lister
Historian and host of sister podcast Betwixt the Sheets
Betwixt the Sheets
Episode: The Scandalous Private Life of Charles II
Christine Kinealy
Professor of history at Quinnipiac University and founding director of Ireland's Great Hunger Institute.
Quinnipiac University
Episode: The Great Famine
Chris Harding
Cultural historian of Japan, India and East-West connections.
Episode: How Did Three Samurai Warlords Unite Japan?
Lord Jonathan Sumption
High court justice and author of books about the Hundred Years War
Episode: Joan of Arc
Roger Moorhouse
Brilliant historian and author specializing in modern German and Central European history
Episode: The Top Assassination Attempts on Hitler
Professor Ali Ansari
A historian of modern Iran at the University of St. Andrews, known for his work on Iranian nationalism and the development of the Iranian state.
University of St. Andrews
Episode: A History of Iran
Daniel Immerwahr
Historian and author of 'How to Hide an Empire'
Northwestern University
Episode: U.S. Interventions in Latin America and Beyond
Lyse Doucet
Chief Correspondent for the BBC, Journalist, Author
BBC
Episode: The Rise, Fall and Rise of the Taliban

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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 25.2k ratings
  • Dan snow is wonderful

    Dan snow and his history hit is the absolute best. There are a few must listen to’s for history in podcast form and this is top dog!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tennis4Ever&Ever
    United States15 days ago
  • Dan Snow

    Brilliant!! Just absolutely brilliant!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Awsomestdude
    Canada17 days ago
  • Cross pod ad reads

    1 star on the basis that I have an ad read from this podcast, that I don’t subscribe to, on one that I do. It might be good, who knows, but I will never listen to it now because my first interaction with it is it trying to sell me something. I don’t know which terrible marketing team came up with the idea of cross podcast ad reads but it is really annoying. I don’t begrudge the hosts on the podcast I am listening to doing it as it makes sense and they deserve paying but this is just nonsense. T... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LostSoulsuNi
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • Original and best

    Dan presents an always-interesting podcast, and is so engaging. I’m sure he has a great team, too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reviewing2026
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • Real enjoy listening overall

    I real enjoy listening to this podcast overall. They really go in depth on the topics covered. And at times you look things up to find more out after listening to the podcasts.

    The only thing I find a little tedious with it is that there is SO MUCH HISTORY OUT THERE.

    Why is it that properly more than half of the podcasts on History Hit only seem to cover every battle in the WW2 or anything connected to the battles.

    If you want to cover it that much maybe have a separate channel/podcasts just ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Freedom and Relaxation
    Australia25 days ago

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The First Vikings in Iceland
Q: How does the Book of Settlements serve its purpose?
It clarifies where boundaries are between private and state ownership of land.
The First Vikings in Iceland
Q: What are the founding documents of Iceland?
The Book of Settlement.
The Great Famine
Q: How many people died over those terrible years?
While exact numbers are hard to ascertain, estimates suggest up to two million people were lost, representing about a quarter of Ireland's population at that time.
The Great Famine
Q: Can you tell me about why Ireland was so vulnerable to this in terms of its politics and its society and indeed its diet?
Ireland's vulnerability stemmed from centuries of colonization, leaving it politically marginalized with a population dependent on the potato as a staple crop, while the British Empire extracted resources from the land.
U.S. Interventions in Latin America and Beyond
Q: What are US aims here? Do they tend to be economic in their focus or political, and maintaining a strict anti-communist stance?
U.S. interventions can be motivated by resource control, such as oil, and by a desire to maintain global credibility.

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1. Gisli Hilsson
2. Dr. Kate Lister
3. Christine Kinealy
4. Chris Harding
5. Lord Jonathan Sumption
6. Roger Moorhouse
7. Professor Ali Ansari
8. Daniel Immerwahr

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