Dan Snow's History Hit

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  • Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments.


    From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present.


    New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.


    You can get in touch with us at ds.hh@historyhit.com


    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.


    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 https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.

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  • A History of Auschwitz

    A History of Auschwitz
    Jan 27 2025

    On January 27th 1945, the Red Army liberated the concentration camp at Auschwitz unveiling its almost unspeakable horrors to the world.


    The concentration camp system began almost immediately after Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933. It was an integral part of the Nazi regime's rapid dismantling of German democracy. Within weeks, the first concentration camp, Dachau, was opened to imprison political opponents, marking the start of a vast and brutal system of camps across Germany and later in the occupied territories. The camps began as places to imprison political enemies and people the Nazis deemed to be “undesirables”. But, as the Second World War progressed, these camps became centres of industrial-scale genocide, with Auschwitz becoming perhaps the most infamous.


    In this episode, Dan is joined by Nikolaus Wachsmann, Professor of Modern European History at Birkbeck University of London. They discuss the historical context and horrors of Auschwitz, marking Holocaust Awareness Day on the 80th anniversary of its liberation by the Red Army.


    Warning: This episode contains a detailed discussion of the Holocaust and genocide which some listeners may find upsetting.


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  • The Panama Canal

    The Panama Canal
    Jan 24 2025

    What is the history of the Panama Canal and why does Trump think he can 'take it back'? Dan is joined by Professor Julie Greene to delve into the long backstory of this 50-mile waterway that changed the world. Its journey from concept to completion was fraught as many nations sought to build it over several centuries, with the US eventually taking up the costly task in the 1900s. During the decade-long construction, many workers, mostly from the Caribbean, suffered awful working conditions and were injured or died building it. Total control was handed over to Panama in the 1990s.


    Better understand the headlines with this deep dive into history.


    You can learn more in Julie's books 'Box 25: Archival Secrets, Caribbean Workers, and the Panama Canal' and 'The Canal Builders.'


    Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Max Carrey


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A hit

Amazing well worth a listen if you like history you really can't go wrong great for history homework for kids

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Brilliant

Best podcast for history and storytelling I’ve come across, highly recommend, thanks Dan mate, legend 👍🏻

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Excellent

Just excellent. Pick any episode that appeals. They are all great fun, informative, and well produced.

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A great resource

I love being able to skip between historical periods, dipping in and out of topics that catch my eye. I can always find something that interests me.

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Excellent Series

This is a great series of interesting podcasts covering an incredibly wide range of topics from the history of crypto currency to ancient Rome. Definitely recommended.

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Just great

Great to listen to, I'm glad I found this. You have got to give this a try

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interesting

a very interesting interview I must say I cant wait to read james book .

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Good history snippets

The length is about right and the subject matter is usually of interest. Bit of lefty political bias comes through but just have to ignore that.

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Amazingly interesting….

Spent many interesting hours learning history in a fun and accessible way. I highly recommend this podcast.

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Such a fantastic story teller

Dan tells historical stories with such aplomb. I am slightly obsessed and am working my way through episodes quickly!

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