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Dan Snow's History Hit

History Hit
World War II
England
France
Rome
Roman Empire
Soviet Union
Britain
World War I
United States
Magna Carta
Japan
Hitler
Thirty Years War
King John
John F. Kennedy
Industrial Revolution
Battle Of Waterloo
Battle Of Berlin
Captain James Cook
William Marshal

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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Henry VIII is dead and England has replaced him with a boy king. But the one really pulling the strings of power behind the young and inexperienced Edward VI is one of Tudor England’s most formidable power players: John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland... more

They projected themselves as fearless protectors bound by a code of chivalry, yet in their wake they left trails of bloody street duels and ritualised finger-chopping. From 17th-century dispossessed samurai turned street muggers, to powerful paramili... more

The nuclear close calls, rogue commanders, silent standoffs and split-second decisions that nearly resulted in nuclear armageddon… In this episode, Dan breaks down the edge-of-your-seat crisis that almost triggered Doomsday, and explains how individu... more

In 1913, a celebrity explorer led an ambitious expedition into the frozen Arctic - and straight into disaster. From the ensuing catastrophe emerged three incredible stories: a captain's desperate 700-mile trek across treacherous sea ice; an Inuit mot... more

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Jeremiah Jenney
Dr. Jeremiah Jenney, expert in Chinese history
History Hit podcast guest
Episode: The Rise and Fall of the Ming Dynasty
Craig Clinnis
Professor Craig Clinnis, University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: The Rise and Fall of the Ming Dynasty
Kirsty Grech
Curator with Heritage Malta
Heritage Malta
Episode: Knights vs Ottomans: The Great Siege of Malta
Lloyd Llewellyn Jones
Professor of ancient history, Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Episode: The Rise & Fall of Babylon
Joshua Levine
Author, historian and journalist
Independent/Author
Episode: The Brutal History of The First Warplanes
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

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Dan Snow
Host of the History Hit podcast series; historian and presenter.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 26k ratings
  • Obsessed

    I am obsessed with this show. So interesting, so educational, and so entertaining. Keep doing what you’re doing, Dan. This Yank is here for it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MysteryLoverCoco
    United States17 days ago
  • fantabulous

    i really love listening to your podcast while revising for my exams you have such an interesting perspective on history and i love the way you present the information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    historyxcrimebuff
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • Great podcast among the greats

    In a time rife with exceptional history podcasts, Dan's stands out among the best. My only wish is that there was something in the episode titles to delineate an episode as being part of a specific series. Sometimes you learn that a fantastic episode is part of a wider series and you really have to dig in to figure out what the other episodes are. Otherwise HH is an absolute go-to when I can't take any more of our modern times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    explodingbolts
    United States18 days ago
  • Only 1 Complaint

    I wish episodes were longer. The end. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    J2HO
    United States22 days ago
  • Ben McIntyre

    I just listened to the latest episode with Ben McIntyre and was riveted! He is such a good storyteller, soo engaging! I went and listened to all his back episodes and they are all brilliant! What a treat in what is always an amazing ‘show’. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lysistrata_of_Athens
    United Kingdom23 days ago

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Engaging and informative history storytelling with strong on-site reporting.
Diverse topics keep history fresh and surprising.
High production quality and credible guest experts.
Often insightful but occasionally criticized for perceived biases by some listeners.
Guest variety and host's narration are a strong draw for long-time listeners.
Mixed feedback on episode length and depth for certain topics.

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Knights vs Ottomans: The Great Siege of Malta
Q: What was the turning point that led to relief and the siege's end?
Relief arrived on 7 September 1565 with 8,000 troops from Don Garcia under Philip II, which shifted the balance and forced the Ottoman forces to retreat or surrender, effectively ending the siege.
Knights vs Ottomans: The Great Siege of Malta
Q: How did Grand Master La Vallette influence the defense and morale of the defenders?
La Vallette coordinated stubborn resistance, maintained orders under heavy pressure, and kept up the defense even as the siege dragged on, exemplifying leadership that helped prolong the siege and inflict costs on the Ottomans.
Knights vs Ottomans: The Great Siege of Malta
Q: What was the situation like at the height of the siege, and what did people see around them?
The defender saw a massive Ottoman fleet and relentless artillery, while Maltese forces and the Knights mobilized fortifications on multiple peninsulas to slow the siege, with Valletta's eventual fortifications becoming central to their strategy.
The Rise & Fall of Babylon
Q: What made Hammurabi's law code significant?
Hammurabi's code established a long-lasting framework emphasizing justice through lex talionis (an eye for an eye) and royal authority rooted in divine sanction, with extensive inscriptions that reveal social stratification and legal thought.
The Rise & Fall of Babylon
Q: Where is Babylon located and what is its geographic context?
Babylon sits in the center of what is now Iraq, near the Euphrates river, within Mesopotamia, a fertile zone that supported a dense, interconnected urban network.

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2. Craig Clinnis
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