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.

 

#1511

How Did Japan Become A Superpower?

In the 19th century, Japan's samurai era ended, and the country transformed from a seclude... more

07 May 2026

47 MINS

47:16

07 May 2026


#1510

The Scandalous Life of Lord Byron

WARNING: This episode includes discussion of sexual abuse and explicit language. He appal... more

04 May 2026

44 MINS

44:07

04 May 2026


#1509

Bloody Mary

In 1553, Mary Tudor became the first woman to sit on the English throne - a reign of just ... more

30 Apr 2026

49 MINS

49:10

30 Apr 2026


#1508

The Black Prince

He was one of medieval England’s most formidable warriors. Today we hear how Edward of Woo... more

27 Apr 2026

53 MINS

53:06

27 Apr 2026


#1507

The Assassination of Trotsky

This is the true story of the plot to kill Stalin's greatest enemy. It involves ice axe, a... more

23 Apr 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:35

23 Apr 2026


#1506

Churchill's Secret Army

Trap doors under toilets, hidden radio rooms in the back of wardrobes, secret bases behind... more

20 Apr 2026

51 MINS

51:16

20 Apr 2026


#1505

The Siege of Acre: The Last Battle of the Crusades

The desperate, violent last stand that ended two centuries of crusading in the Holy Land. ... 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 Knights Templar vs the Order of Assassins

During the crusades, there was a legendary rivalry between two extraordinary medieval orde... 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

How and Why the Crusades Started

This is your guide to almost two centuries of holy war - from start to finish. We untangle... more

02 Apr 2026

49 MINS

49:44

02 Apr 2026