
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 | 1647 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

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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I’m a first-time listener. Excellent show!! I’ll be back, and I’ll recommend you!
Absolutely fantastic podcast. Avid listener. Fantastic content and delivery.
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.
Thank you for your entertaining and informative episode on the airport. What a refreshing and enthusiastic diversion from the darker side of history.
•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
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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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