x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

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.comA podcast by History

history

All Episodes

36:34

The Crusades: The Last Battle for the Holy Land

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/04/16

For the third episode in our mini-series on the Crusades, we dive into the 1291 Siege of Acre - the desperate, violent last stand that ended two centuries of crusading in the Holy Land. We hear how, outnumbered, divided and desperate, the Christian defenders decided to fight to the bitter end against the Mamluk forces of Al-Ashraf Khalil.For this series, we're joined by Steve Tibble, author of many books on the Crusades, including 'The Crusader Strategy: Defending the Holy Land'.Produced by James

en

54:00

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/04/13

Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most powerful figures of the medieval world: twice a queen, a crusader, a rebel and the architect of an empire. Through her marriages to Louis VII of France and Henry II of England, she helped create the vast Angevin Empire and reshape European politics. She led forces on the Second Crusade, rebelled against her husband and played a decisive role in the rise of her sons, including Richard the Lionheart and King John.Historian Dr Elena Janega, host ofGone Medieval,

en

47:07

The Crusades: Assassins vs Templars

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/04/09

For the second episode in our mini-series on the Crusades, we explore the legendary rivalry between two extraordinary medieval orders: the Assassins and the Templars. Separating myth from history, we uncover their beliefs, covert operations and lasting legacy, revealing how truth and legend became forever entwined.For this series, we're joined by Steve Tibble, author of many books on the Crusades, including 'Assassins and Templars: A Battle in Myth and Blood'.Produced by James Hickmann and McKenna

en

40:54

The Commanders: The Best of the Rest

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/04/06

For the final episode in our 'Commanders' series, we've drawn on your suggestions to pay tribute to the commanders who didn’t make our main episodes, but left a lasting mark on the Second World War.Joining us is Jonathan Bratten, a historian and serving Major in the Maine National Guard.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Dan Snow's History Hit is now available on YouTube! Check it out at:https://www.youtube.com/@DSHHPodcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original

en

0:46

NEW SERIES: The Crusades

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/04/02

Discover the story behind one of history’s most powerful and controversial eras in our three-part mini-series on the Crusades.From a complete guide to every major Crusade, to the shadowy world of the Assassins and Knights Templar, and finally the dramatic Siege of Acre, we uncover the people, battles and turning points that reshaped Europe and the Middle East.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

49:44

The Crusades: A Complete Guide

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/04/02

To launch our mini series on the Crusades, we've put together your complete guide to almost two centuries of holy war - from start to finish. We untangle faith, politics and myth, and reveal how the Crusades reshaped Europe, the Middle East and relations between Islam and Christianity forever.For this series, we're joined by Steve Tibble, author of many books on the Crusades, including 'The Crusader Armies: 1099 - 1187'.Produced by James Hickmann and McKenna Fernandez, and edited by Jhenelle

en

1:04:49

The Commanders: Zhukov

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/03/30

Marshal Georgy Zhukov was undoubtedly one of the Second World War's most formidable figures. Rising from humble peasant origins, Zhukov became the archetype of the Soviet warrior. He commanded vast armies of millions in some of the biggest, bloodiest and most pivotal battles not just of the Second World War but, in all human history. He was celebrated as the saviour of Moscow and the commander who captured the capital of the Third Reich, and is believed by many to be one of history’s greatest

en

38:44

The Real Peaky Blinders

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/03/26

Today, we step beyond the slow-motion swagger and into the gritty, complex reality of the Peaky Blinders. Who were the gangsters behind the myths? And what was life actually like in the backstreets of late 19th and early 20th-century Birmingham?We’re joined by social historian Carl Chinn to uncover the true story of Birmingham’s infamous gangs. Carl is the author of ‘PEAKY BLINDERS: The Real Gangs and Gangsters’, and features in the documentary ‘Peaky Blinders: The Real Story’.Produced by James

en

58:36

The Commanders: Yamamoto

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/03/23

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was the mastermind of the “sneak attack” on Pearl Harbour that dragged the United States into the Second World War. His strategy stunned the Allies and allowed the Japanese military to make gains across the Pacific that took years of hard, bloody fighting to reverse. But Yamamoto was a commander who understood the folly of war with the United States and its allies, yet paradoxically did more than most to bring war about. The failure to finish the job at Pearl Harbour, his

en

34:31

The Rise of Putin and the 1999 Apartment Bombs

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/03/19

In September 1999, just weeks after 46-year-old Vladimir Putin became Russia’s prime minister, a series of apartment bombings ripped through Russian cities, killing hundreds as they slept and plunging the country into fear. The government blamed Chechen militants—but questions soon emerged. Some journalists and investigators began to suspect Russia’s own security services, the FSB, successor to the KGB. Those who pursued the story, including former agent Alexander Litvinenko, paid a heavy price. To

en

59:11

The Commanders: Eisenhower

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/03/16

As Supreme Commander, Eisenhower spearheaded the successful Allied invasions of North Africa, Italy and Western Europe. He's consequently one of the most celebrated leaders of the Second World War - but how much of that success came down to strategic brilliance, and how much came from his skills in managing powerful personalities and coalition building?For the third episode of our "Commanders" series, we revisit the key decisions, rivalries and controversies of Eisenhower's command, to see whether

en

1:05:10

The Battle of Gettysburg

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/03/12

In July 1863, the quiet town of Gettysburg became the site of one of the most decisive clashes of the American Civil War. Over three intense days, Union and Confederate forces fought across fields, hills and ridges in a battle that helped shape the future of the United States.To tell us this story, we're joined by Jonathan Bratten, a historian and serving Major in the Maine National Guard.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Listen to Civil War Rivals: Robert E. Lee vs Ulysses

en

45:19

Can Air Power Alone Topple Governments?

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/03/10

With the Iran war still unfolding, we ask the question: Can air power alone topple a government?From the First World War onward, military strategists have argued that bombing from the air could break a nation’s will and force political change without costly ground invasions. Today, we test that claim through a century of conflict - from WWI to NATO's intervention in Kosovo in the 1990s.Joining us is Mike Pavelec, a military historian at McGill University, to provide some insight into the efficacy of

en

1:19:27

The Commanders: Montgomery

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/03/09

Celebrated for his victories in North Africa and Europe, Bernard Montgomery built a reputation for meticulous planning and caution that many soldiers admired. But his record was not without controversy, from tense rivalries with his allies to the failed gamble of Operation Market Garden. Was 'Monty' truly one of the war’s great commanders, or has his reputation been shaped by myth and wartime propaganda?This is the second episode of our "Commanders" series, where we dig into the lives and decisions

en

38:40

Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson: A Royal Scandal

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/03/05

In this episode, we explore the dramatic love story between King Edward VIII and the twice-divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson - a romance that shook the British monarchy to its core. Set against the backdrop of rising tensions in 1930s Europe, the scandal divided the government, the public and the royal family. And ultimately, Edward chose love over the crown.To hear all about this, we're joined by Kate Williams, a historian and broadcaster who specialises in Royal history. She unpacks how

en

1:07:17

The Commanders: Rommel

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/03/02

In the sands of North Africa, Erwin Rommel became a battlefield legend. His bold manoeuvres and audacious tactics captured the imagination of friend and foe alike. But how did he become that commander? Does he deserve his reputation for tactical brilliance, and how should we think about his legacy today?This is the first episode of our "Commanders" series, where we dig into the lives and decisions of five legendary WWII commanders. To guide us through the story of Rommel, we're joined by Saul David,

en

1:15:12

The Forbidden City

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/02/26

At the heart of Beijing sits the Forbidden City, one of the greatest architectural achievements in human history. It's the largest palace complex on Earth. Constructed in the early 15th century as the hidden heart of imperial power, it was a city within a city — sealed off from the world, governed by rigid ritual, political intrigue, and absolute authority.How did a daring coup bring this colossal complex into existence? What was daily life really like behind its towering walls? And, how did it

en

1:41

NEW SERIES: THE COMMANDERS

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/02/24

Our world is shaped by decisions — bold, reckless, and often irreversible. And nowhere did choices matter more than in the Second World War, the deadliest conflict in human history. In our new mini-series starting on Monday March 2nd 2026, we step inside the war rooms where history was made by six towering commanders.With leading historians, Dan Snow unpack the strategies that reshaped continents — from Zhukov’s relentless Eastern Front offensives to Montgomery’s iron-tight control in the West.Make

en

41:46

The Trial of Charles I

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/02/23

More than 350 years ago, something unprecedented happened in Britain: a reigning king was arrested, put on trial, and executed. You may have seen many news outlets refer to this historic event, given the current news agenda regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. We want to give you the history behind those headlines: what really happened in 1649, and how the English parliament came to pursue capital punishment for a reigning monarch?This episode from our archive dives into the extraordinary chain of

en

28:11

Royal Siblings, Scandals and Crises

Dan Snow"s History Hit ·

2026/02/20

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew (who denies any wrongdoing and is innocent until proven guilty), has encouraged news outlets to look at the precedent of royals falling foul of the law. Many have referred to the trial and execution of Charles I over 350 years ago as the last British royal to be arrested, but that isn't technically the case...in this bonus episode, Dan gives a potted history of the many times royals - princes in particular - have found themselves in

en

341 results

Similar Podcasts

The Old Front Line

Paul Reed

Today In History with The Retrospectors

The Retrospectors

جنود خلدهم التاريخ

ALSUMOOD PODCAST

Film History - Daily

Inception Point Ai

Madonna - Biography Flash

Inception Point Ai