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Dan Snow's History Hit

Dan Snow's History Hit

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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


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.


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  • The Birth of America Explained

    The Birth of America Explained
    Jul 2 2026

    Born from revolution, this bold vision of liberty toppled the old order and reshaped the course of democracy. Today, we discover how a few powerful ideas changed history forever.


    Joining us is Gary Gerstle, Emeritus Professor of American History at the University of Cambridge.


    Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Natasha Hughes.


    We need your help! Let us know what you want from Dan Snow's History Hit by filling in our anonymous survey here: https://forms.gle/PvgayWLkWGjYT4St6


    Dan Snow's History Hit is now available on YouTube! Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/@DSHHPodcast


    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.


    You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.

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    56 mins
  • The Odyssey Explained: Mini-Series COMING SOON

    The Odyssey Explained: Mini-Series COMING SOON
    Jun 30 2026

    Dan Snow explains everything you need to know about The Odyssey every Monday in July!


    In a mini-series that gives you the true history behind the new Hollywood movie directed by Christopher Nolan, Dan and his expert guests - including Professor Dame Mary Beard - trace Odysseus' epic journey across the Mediterranean, uncover the world of Mycenaean Greece, investigate the mysteries of Homer and delve into what draws us back to this timeless masterpiece again and again. For everything you need to know about the Odyssey, hit follow now to get the series starting on the 2nd of July!

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    1 min
  • Agrippina the Younger: Rome's Most Notorious Empress

    Agrippina the Younger: Rome's Most Notorious Empress
    Jun 29 2026

    Agrippina the Younger was one of the most powerful players in Roman history: a ruthless political operator who clawed her way to co-rule the empire, only to be murdered by the son she put on the throne. We're joined by historian Dr Emma Southon to unravel the extraordinary, blood-soaked life of Rome's most formidable woman.


    Emma's latest book is called "Servus: How Slavery Made the Roman Empire".


    Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.


    We need your help! Let us know what you want from Dan Snow's History Hit by filling in our anonymous survey here: https://forms.gle/PvgayWLkWGjYT4St6


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    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.


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    51 mins
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Outstandingly well researched and narrated episodes, that take care not to include political swing, and keep thing purely factual, great range of topics covered all to a wonderfully high standard

Best history podcast in the realm

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