The Roman Empire remains one of the most enduring and prolific civilisations of written history. Yet it, like all great civilisations, would eventually come to an end. Join Dan Snow as he speaks to historian Tom Holland about the many contributing factors that would bring this seismic and seemingly invincible empire to its knees.
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History Hit Live - Dunkirk
This week marks 80 years since the miracle at Dunkirk, in which a quarter of a million allied troops were evacuated from German-held France. Historian Josh Levine, historical advisor to Christopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk', joins Dan Snow to talk about that fateful moment in WWII.
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History Hit Live - Vikings
Join Dan Snow and historian & author Wayne Bartlett as we discuss how a small collection of sailors & farmers developed over time to become the feared fighting force we now know as the Vikings.
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History Hit Live - The Warsaw Uprising
To commemorate the 76th Anniversary of The Warsaw Uprising, Dan's joined by Canadian historian Alexandra Richie, D.Phil, to shed light on one of the most honorable and tragic events of World War II.
