Dan Snow's History Hit

Dan Snow's History Hit

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<p>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.</p><br><p>New episodes on …

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The Commanders: The Best of the Rest

<p>For the final episode in our 'Commanders' series, we've drawn on your suggestions to pay tribute to the commanders who didn’t make our main episodes, but left a lasting mark …

Apr 06, 2026 · 40m

NEW SERIES: The Crusades

<p>Discover the story behind one of history’s most powerful and controversial eras in our three-part mini-series on the Crusades.</p><br><p>From a complete guide to every major Crusade, to the shadowy world …

Apr 02, 2026 · 0m

The Crusades: A Complete Guide

<p>To launch our mini series on the Crusades, we've put together your complete guide to almost two centuries of holy war - from start to finish. We untangle faith, politics …

Apr 02, 2026 · 49m

The Commanders: Zhukov

<p>Marshal Georgy Zhukov was undoubtedly one of the Second World War's most formidable figures. Rising from humble peasant origins, Zhukov became the archetype of the Soviet warrior. He commanded vast …

Mar 30, 2026 · 1h 4m

The Real Peaky Blinders

<p>Today, we step beyond the slow-motion swagger and into the gritty, complex reality of the Peaky Blinders. Who were the gangsters behind the myths? And what was life actually like …

Mar 26, 2026 · 38m

The Commanders: Yamamoto

<p>Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was the mastermind of the “sneak attack” on Pearl Harbour that dragged the United States into the Second World War. His strategy stunned the Allies and allowed …

Mar 23, 2026 · 58m

The Rise of Putin and the 1999 Apartment Bombs

<p>In September 1999, just weeks after 46-year-old Vladimir Putin became Russia’s prime minister, a series of apartment bombings ripped through Russian cities, killing hundreds as they slept and plunging the …

Mar 19, 2026 · 34m

The Commanders: Eisenhower

<p>As Supreme Commander, Eisenhower spearheaded the successful Allied invasions of North Africa, Italy and Western Europe. He's consequently one of the most celebrated leaders of the Second World War - …

Mar 16, 2026 · 59m

The Battle of Gettysburg

<p>In July 1863, the quiet town of Gettysburg became the site of one of the most decisive clashes of the American Civil War. Over three intense days, Union and Confederate …

Mar 12, 2026 · 1h 5m

Can Air Power Alone Topple Governments?

<p>With the Iran war still unfolding, we ask the question: Can air power alone topple a government?</p><br><p>From the First World War onward, military strategists have argued that bombing from the …

Mar 10, 2026 · 45m

The Commanders: Montgomery

<p>Celebrated for his victories in North Africa and Europe, Bernard Montgomery built a reputation for meticulous planning and caution that many soldiers admired. But his record was not without controversy, …

Mar 09, 2026 · 1h 19m

Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson: A Royal Scandal

<p>In this episode, we explore the dramatic love story between King Edward VIII and the twice-divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson - a romance that shook the British monarchy to its …

Mar 05, 2026 · 38m

The Commanders: Rommel

<p>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 …

Mar 02, 2026 · 1h 7m

The Forbidden City

<p>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 …

Feb 26, 2026 · 1h 15m

NEW SERIES: THE COMMANDERS

<p>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. …

Feb 24, 2026 · 1m

The Trial of Charles I

<p>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 …

Feb 23, 2026 · 41m

Royal Siblings, Scandals and Crises

<p>The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew (who denies any wrongdoing and is innocent until proven guilty), has encouraged news outlets to look at the precedent of royals falling …

Feb 20, 2026 · 28m

The Peasants' Revolt

<p>In 1381, after plague, famine and war had pushed England to the brink, a final blow sparked an extraordinary uprising. This episode explores the Peasants’ Revolt, not as a chaotic …

Feb 19, 2026 · 43m

The First Vikings in Iceland

<p>From icy seas to fire-lit longhouses, Dan heads to Iceland to trace the birth of one of the world’s most unique medieval cultures — at the very edge of the …

Feb 16, 2026 · 39m

The Scandalous Private Life of Charles II

<p>He had at least 14 known mistresses and a hoard of illegitimate children; Charles II's private life was as politically charged as it was scandalous. He presided over the Restoration …

Feb 12, 2026 · 30m

The Great Famine

<p>In the late 19th century, Ireland suffered a potato blight that became a mass catastrophe. Today, we explore the conditions that left millions vulnerable, and assess the role of the …

Feb 09, 2026 · 39m

How Did Three Samurai Warlords Unite Japan?

<p>Today, we dive into the chaotic final act of Japan’s Warring States period, and hear about the three warlords who brought it to an end. Oda Nobunaga, the ruthless innovator …

Feb 05, 2026 · 54m

Whaling

<p>The history of whaling is complicated. At its height in the 18th and 19th centuries, whaling was a global enterprise built on perilous voyages, long seasons at sea, and a …

Feb 02, 2026 · 52m

Joan of Arc

<p>Teenage peasant, visionary commander, convicted heretic, national saint - Joan of Arc's life reads like a legend. Today, Dan digs past that legend to understand who Joan really was, and …

Jan 29, 2026 · 1h 1m