Live stream preview

Watch this video and more on History Hit

Watch this video and more on History Hit

Up Next in Archive of Dan Snow's History Hit 🎧

  • 🎧 Origins of Olive Oil

    When you think of inventions that helped change the course of history, it's doubtful Olive Oil makes the list. Originating thousands of years ago in Persia or Mesopotamia - it's now probably in your kitchen cupboards, or donning the shelves of supermarkets. But how did Olive Oil come to be, and h...

  • 🎧 Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians

    Matt Lewis kicks off Gone Medieval’s special series of podcasts about Medieval Queens with a look at Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians who ruled Mercia in the Midlands from 911 until her death. She was the eldest daughter of Alfred the Great and his wife Ealhswith, and played a pivotal role in defe...

  • 🎧 Pompeii: The Eruption of Vesuvius

    This episode contains references to scenes that some listeners may find distressing

    In 79 AD, ancient armageddon hit Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius erupted, freezing in time a town and its inhabitants.

    Nearly 2000 years on, Pompeii's story continues. In the last episode of our special mini series, we'...

2 Comments