Dan Snow's History Hit
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<p>Historian Dan Snow journeys across the globe to tell the stories of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum in Rome to the Great Wall of China, the battlefields of Waterloo to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, join Dan as he explores the how and why of the greatest monuments, battles, heroes, villains and events that have shaped our world.</p><br><p>New episodes on Mondays and Thursdays with bonus subscriber only episodes every other Friday.</p><br><p>You can get in touch with us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:ds.hh@historyhit.com">ds.hh@historyhit.com</a></p><br><p>A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The Ancients, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.</p><br><p>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
BONUS: The Complete Map of the Odyssey
Historian Dan Snow traces Odysseus's epic journey across the Mediterranean, exploring potential real-world locations that inspired Homer's Odyssey.
July 16, 2026
The Real St George and the Dragon
Host Dan Snow interviews mythologist Jasmine Elmer about the true origins and global adoption of the Saint George and the Dragon legend.
July 13, 2026
The Real History Behind The Odyssey
Host Dan Snow interviews classicists Professor Dame Mary Beard and Professor Edith Hall, exploring the historical truths and enduring meanings within Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey.
1,478 total episodes available with 363 transcripts
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- What is Dan Snow's History Hit?
<p>Historian Dan Snow journeys across the globe to tell the stories of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum in Rome to the Great Wall of China, the battlefields of Waterloo to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, join Dan as he explores the how and why of the greatest monuments, battles, heroes, villains and events that have shaped our world.</p><br><p>New episodes on Mondays and Thursdays with bonus subscriber only episodes every other Friday.</p><br><p>You can get in touch with us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:ds.hh@historyhit.com">ds.hh@historyhit.com</a></p><br><p>A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The Ancients, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.</p><br><p>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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