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.

 

#1505

The Crusades: The Last Battle for the Holy Land

For the third episode in our mini-series on the Crusades, we dive into the 1291 Siege of A... more

16 Apr 2026

36 MINS

36:34

16 Apr 2026


#1504

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most powerful figures of the medieval world: twice a q... more

13 Apr 2026

54 MINS

54:00

13 Apr 2026


#1503

The Crusades: Assassins vs Templars

For the second episode in our mini-series on the Crusades, we explore the legendary rivalr... more

09 Apr 2026

47 MINS

47:07

09 Apr 2026


#1502

The Commanders: The Best of the Rest

For the final episode in our 'Commanders' series, we've drawn on your suggestions to pay t... more

06 Apr 2026

40 MINS

40:54

06 Apr 2026


#1501

The Crusades: Origins of a Holy War

To launch our mini series on the Crusades, we've put together your complete guide to almos... more

02 Apr 2026

49 MINS

49:44

02 Apr 2026


#1500

The Commanders: Zhukov

Marshal Georgy Zhukov was undoubtedly one of the Second World War's most formidable figure... more

30 Mar 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:49

30 Mar 2026


#1499

The Real Peaky Blinders

Today, we step beyond the slow-motion swagger and into the gritty, complex reality of the ... more

26 Mar 2026

38 MINS

38:44

26 Mar 2026


#1498

The Commanders: Yamamoto

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was the mastermind of the “sneak attack” on Pearl Harbour that dr... more

23 Mar 2026

58 MINS

58:36

23 Mar 2026


#1497

The Rise of Putin and the 1999 Apartment Bombs

In September 1999, just weeks after 46-year-old Vladimir Putin became Russia’s prime minis... more

19 Mar 2026

34 MINS

34:31

19 Mar 2026


#1496

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


#1495

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


#1494

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


#1493

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


#1492

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


#1491

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


#1490

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


#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