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Evil Unfolded During The 1945 Battle Of Berlin | Dan Snow's History Hit
Join Dan Snow and acclaimed military historian Sir Antony Beevor for a gripping account of the Battle of Berlin, the final, bloody chapter of WWII in Europe. Beevor, author of 'Berlin: The Downfall 1945', reveals Joseph Stalin's secret plan to seize the city and its nuclear secrets while deceivin...
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Is James VI & I The Most Underrated King? | Dan Snow's History Hit
We dive into the reign of the first Stuart monarch of England - his political savvy, and the controversies that shaped his rule. From the Gunpowder Plot to the King James Bible, we ask whether history has judged him too harshly - or not harshly enough.
Historian, author and broadcaster Anna Whit...
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The Real King Arthur: Britons VS Saxons | Dan Snow's History Hit
Why does King Arthur loom so large in British history? And what do we really know about him?
In this episode, Dan explores the man behind the legend - a leader who emerged from the ruins of Roman Britain, and unified the Britons against Anglo-Saxon invaders. Dan looks through the Ruin Of Britain...
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Historians Claim Boudicca Is Made Up | Dan Snow's History Hit
Boudicca, the warrior queen of the Iceni tribe, has become a symbol of resistance and British defiance. But what do we really know about her, and her bloody revolt against Roman rule?
Dr Shushma Malik from the University of Cambridge joins us to untangle this mystery, and explore the lasting leg...
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Were Spartans Really That Great? | Dan Snow's History Hit
Sparta was ancient Greece's most formidable warrior society. Their rigorous militaristic culture and battlefield feats have become the stuff of legend - but what are the cold, hard facts behind the six-packs and leather loincloths of the popular imagination?
Dr Andrew Bayliss of the University o...
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Historically Accurate Timeline Of The Titanic | Dan Snow's History Hit
More than 1,500 people perished in the icy North Atlantic after the RMS Titanic sank beneath the waters on 15 April 1912. In this new video, Titanic expert Tim Maltin takes Dan Snow through the details of that fateful night as it happened. Could the disaster have been avoided? Is it like the movi...
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Where Did Easter Island's Stone Faces Come From? | Dan Snow's History Hit
n the heart of the Pacific Ocean, over 2,000 miles from the nearest continent, lies one of the world’s most iconic archaeological treasure troves - Rapa Nui, known to the outside world as Easter Island. Famed for the towering stone faces of the moai, the island has undergone extraordinary transfo...
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Homo Sapiens VS The Lost Human Species: Why We Survived | Dan Snow's History Hit
Humans are everywhere. How did we get from the savannahs of Africa across to the most northern reaches of Alaska and Greenland, to the outbacks of Australia and the islands of the Pacific millennia ago? How did we master fire, figure out how to craft tools and survive the Ice Ages?
In this episo...
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Was Julius Caesar The Greatest Of All Roman Rulers? | Dan Snow's History Hit
From the blood-soaked battlefields to the marble halls of Rome, a few towering figures stand out: Pompey, Augustus, Marcus Aurelius...
Many would say Julius Caesar — the bold general who crossed the Rubicon and shattered the Republic. To find out if he truly deserves the title, Dan is joined by ...
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Unruly: A History of England's Kings and Queens with David Mitchell
Who was the worst King and Queen of England? What made a King or Queen successful?
To coincide with the US release of his new book, 'Unruly: A History of England's King and Queens', comedian and author David Mitchell, sits down with historian Dan Snow to explore how England's monarchs, while act...
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The Biggest Unsolved Mysteries in History | Dan Snow's History Hit
In Dan Snow's long career as a broadcaster, he's come across all sorts of unexplained phenomena, myths and mysteries- from searching for the Nazi Gold Train in Poland to debunking the mummy's curse in Tutankhamun's tomb and looking for answers about ball lightning.
History is full of the weird ...
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The Rise and Fall of the Egyptian Empire | Dan Snow's History Hit
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Was Rameses II Ancient Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh? | Dan Snow's History Hit
The life, reign, and legacy of Rameses II, one of the greatest pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Exploring dynastic history, military exploits, cultural influence, and architectural achievements, Dr. Campbell Price sheds light on Rameses II's mark on Egyptian civilization. From the colossal temple at Ab...
