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Dan Snow鈥檚 History Hit Episodes

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    The Bronze Age Collapse

    Around 3,200 years ago, a vast, interconnected civilisation suddenly collapsed.

  2. The Battle of the Bulge

    The story of one of WWII's most crucial battles, the Battle of the Bulge.

  3. Shackleton鈥檚 Endurance Expedition

    An extraordinary story of survival in Antarctica

  4. Saint Petersburg: Putin's 成人快手town

    Dan and Sinclair McKay take us through the turbulent history of Saint Petersburg.

  5. Rudolf Hoss: The Commandant of Auschwitz

    The history of the man who pioneered Zyklon B and the industrialisation of the Holocaust

  6. Rome's Greatest Humiliation: Roman Empire vs Germanic Tribes

    In 9 AD, Arminius led a Germanic ambush, destroying 3 Roman legions in Teutoburg Forest.

  7. Roman Saturnalia

    This Roman winter festival is the origin of many of our Christmas traditions

  8. Robert the Bruce, King of Scots

    Robert the Bruce is best remembered as a rebel king, and for good reason.

  9. Roald Amundsen

    Stephen tells us all about this fascinating man who died as mysteriously as he had lived.

  10. Rise & Fall of The Moors in Muslim Spain

    Discover the dramatic history of al-Andalus, from its rapid rise to its eventual fall.

  11. Oswald Mosley & Fascism in Britain

    This is the story of British fascism seen through the life of its leader, Oswald Mosley.

  12. Mary, Queen of Scots

    The incredible rise and fall of Mary, Queen of Scots.

  13. Machu Picchu. The 'Lost' City

    In part one, Dan traces Hiram Bingham's path, revealing Machu Picchu to the world.

  14. Machu Picchu: The Rise of the Inca Empire

    In part 2, the Inca are at their peak, with the largest empire. How did they do it?

  15. Machu Picchu: The Fall of the Inca Empire

    In the final part, the conquistadors arrival marked the beginning of the Inca's end.

  16. Machu Picchu: Inca Gods and Human Sacrifices

    Part 3 tells the story of Juanita, the Ice Maiden, one of the world's most famous mummies

  17. Julius Caesar

    Was he really the greatest Roman ruler of all time?

  18. Josef Mengele

    The Nazi doctor was harboured by a network of Nazi supporters in Argentina after the war.

  19. Iwo Jima: WWII in the Pacific

    80 years ago, American Marines won a costly victory on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima.

  20. Isambard Kingdom Brunel

    What toll did greatness take on Brunel's health and personal life?

  21. How WWI Inspired The Lord of the Rings

    How did the First World War shape Middle-earth?

  22. How to Survive a Medieval Crusade

    What would it have been like to go on a medieval crusade?

  23. How the Nazis Escaped Germany

    Following their defeat, Nazi war criminals sought to escape justice by fleeing Europe.

  24. How Did the American Revolution Start?

    250 years ago, the opening salvos of the American Revolutionary War were fired.

  25. How did Humans Take Over The World?

    How did humans get from the savannahs of Africa to building space shuttles?

  26. How Did Genghis Khan Change the World?

    How a nomadic Mongol warrior changed the course of human civilisation

  27. How did Andrew Jackson Change the U.S. Presidency?

    How did Andrew Jackson Change the U.S. Presidency?

  28. Henry VIII's Tudor Christmas

    Tudor Christmas was a time for revelry and fun.

  29. Great Fire of London

    The story of the fire that devastated London.

  30. Gladiators: The Colosseum

    In part one, Dan explores the building of the Colosseum, Rome's grandest stage.

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