Dan talks to David Andress about how the past is often misinterpreted to suit the needs of the powerful.
It's a belief which has dictated the writings of Machiavelli and Hobbes, Freud and Dawkins - that humans are fundamentally selfish and governed by self-interest. But Rutger Bregman has made a convincing case that this simply isn't true. Starting off with a real version of The Lord of the Flies - ...
In early November 2015, Dan was invited to speak at The School of Life. The School of Life is devoted to developing emotional intelligence through the help of culture.
The Christmas Truce was one of the most miraculous episodes in the history of warfare, and History Hit have a major new podcast and film dropping next week. Watch this space…