Dan Snow's History Hit podcast

Dan Snow's History Hit

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. New episodes on Mondays and Thursdays with bonus subscriber only episodes every other Friday. You can get in touch with us at [ds.hh@historyhit.com] (mailto:ds.hh@historyhit.com) A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The Ancients, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at [https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe] (https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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. New episodes on Mondays and Thursdays with bonus subscriber only episodes every other Friday. You can get in touch with us at [ds.hh@historyhit.com] (mailto:ds.hh@historyhit.com) A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The Ancients, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at [https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe] (https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#1497

The Commanders: Eisenhower

As Supreme Commander, Eisenhower spearheaded the successful Allied invasions of North Afri... more

16 Mar 2026

59 MINS

59:11

16 Mar 2026


#1496

The Battle of Gettysburg

In July 1863, the quiet town of Gettysburg became the site of one of the most decisive cla... more

12 Mar 2026

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:10

12 Mar 2026


#1495

Can Air Power Alone Topple Governments?

With the Iran war still unfolding, we ask the question: Can air power alone topple a gover... more

10 Mar 2026

45 MINS

45:19

10 Mar 2026


#1494

The Commanders: Montgomery

Celebrated for his victories in North Africa and Europe, Bernard Montgomery built a reputa... more

09 Mar 2026

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:27

09 Mar 2026


#1493

Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson: A Royal Scandal

In this episode, we explore the dramatic love story between King Edward VIII and the twice... more

05 Mar 2026

38 MINS

38:40

05 Mar 2026


#1492

The Commanders: Rommel

In the sands of North Africa, Erwin Rommel became a battlefield legend. His bold manoeuvre... more

02 Mar 2026

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:17

02 Mar 2026


#1491

The Forbidden City

At the heart of Beijing sits the Forbidden City, one of the greatest architectural achieve... more

26 Feb 2026

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:12

26 Feb 2026


#1490

NEW SERIES: THE COMMANDERS

Our world is shaped by decisions — bold, reckless, and often irreversible. And nowhere did... more

24 Feb 2026

01 MINS

01:41

24 Feb 2026


#1489

The Trial of Charles I

More than 350 years ago, something unprecedented happened in Britain: a reigning king was ... more

23 Feb 2026

41 MINS

41:46

23 Feb 2026


#1488

Royal Siblings, Scandals and Crises

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew (who denies any wrongdoin... more

20 Feb 2026

28 MINS

28:11

20 Feb 2026


#1487

The Peasants' Revolt

In 1381, after plague, famine and war had pushed England to the brink, a final blow sparke... more

19 Feb 2026

43 MINS

43:26

19 Feb 2026


#1486

The First Vikings in Iceland

From icy seas to fire-lit longhouses, Dan heads to Iceland to trace the birth of one of th... more

16 Feb 2026

39 MINS

39:32

16 Feb 2026


#1485

The Scandalous Private Life of Charles II

He had at least 14 known mistresses and a hoard of illegitimate children; Charles II's pri... more

12 Feb 2026

30 MINS

30:00

12 Feb 2026


#1484

The Great Famine

In the late 19th century, Ireland suffered a potato blight that became a mass catastrophe.... more

09 Feb 2026

39 MINS

39:34

09 Feb 2026


#1483

How Did Three Samurai Warlords Unite Japan?

Today, we dive into the chaotic final act of Japan’s Warring States period, and hear about... more

05 Feb 2026

54 MINS

54:05

05 Feb 2026


#1482

Whaling

The history of whaling is complicated. At its height in the 18th and 19th centuries, whali... more

02 Feb 2026

52 MINS

52:52

02 Feb 2026


#1481

Joan of Arc

Teenage peasant, visionary commander, convicted heretic, national saint - Joan of Arc's li... more

29 Jan 2026

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:28

29 Jan 2026