Dan Snow鈥檚 History Hit Episodes Available now
Roald Amundsen
Stephen tells us all about this fascinating man who died as mysteriously as he had lived.
Vasco da Gama and the Rise of the Portuguese Empire
Dan tells the story of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who changed the world in 1499.
How to Survive a Medieval Crusade
What would it have been like to go on a medieval crusade?
Rome's Greatest Humiliation: Roman Empire vs Germanic Tribes
In 9 AD, Arminius led a Germanic ambush, destroying 3 Roman legions in Teutoburg Forest.
The Battle of the Bulge
The story of one of WWII's most crucial battles, the Battle of the Bulge.
Great Fire of London
The story of the fire that devastated London.
The Origins of Istanbul
The history of Istanbul, the city at the crossroads of East and West.
Charles Dickens' Victorian Christmas
Dan explores the London streets that inspired Dickens' greatest works.
Folk Christmas: Yule, Solstice and Ancient English Traditions
Dan traces the unusual history of ancient winter folk traditions in England.
Georgian Christmas
Pantomimes, pleasure gardens, bare-knuckle boxing and political upheaval.
