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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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  • A Day in the Life of a Gladiator

    A Day in the Life of a Gladiator
    Jul 9 2026

    Step into the roaring arena of ancient Rome, where every sunrise could be a gladiator's last... From brutal training and hard-won fame to the thunderous spectacle that captivated an empire, discover what life was really like for history's greatest prizefighters.


    Joining us is Harry Sidebottom, author of 'Those Who Are About To Die'.


    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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    36 mins
  • What Happens in The Odyssey?

    What Happens in The Odyssey?
    Jul 6 2026

    Dan narrates his own epic retelling of the Odyssey - following Odysseus' route around the Mediterranean. He tells the story of the many trials and tribulations the Greek hero faces on his 10-year journey home to his kingdom of Ithaca. From the Trojan War in Turkey to Cyclops' cave, to the clutches of Circe on her island near Sicily (we think), Dan travels to some of the real-world locations that could have inspired Homer and tries to make sense of what happens on the voyage.


    Written by Dan Snow, produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore


    You can watch Dan's adventures in Greece in his Odyssey documentary on the History Hit TV platform. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.


    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


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

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 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
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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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