The Declaration of Independence
We explore one of history’s most influential documents - the Declaration of Independence. To mark the 250th anniversary of America's creation, we dig into its powerful language, the ideas behind it, a...
2 Jul 56min
The Odyssey Explained: Mini-Series COMING SOON
Dan Snow explains everything you need to know about The Odyssey every Monday in July! In a mini-series that gives you the true history behind the new Hollywood movie directed by Christopher Nolan, Dan...
30 Jun 1min
Agrippina the Younger: Rome's Most Notorious Empress
Agrippina the Younger was one of the most powerful players in Roman history: a ruthless political operator who clawed her way to co-rule the empire, only to be murdered by the son she put on the thron...
29 Jun 51min
Life in the Trenches
What was life really like in the trenches of the First World War? In this episode, we step into the mud of the Western Front to hear about the horrors that soldiers faced; from artillery bombardments ...
25 Jun 38min
Spain vs Portugal: The Spice Race
What happens when tiny volcanic islands become the most valuable real estate on Earth? In the 16th century, Portugal and Spain launched a deadly race to control the global spice trade, sparking an age...
22 Jun 37min
Why Did The Roman Empire Collapse?
How does an empire spanning three continents and half a millennium fall apart?In the final episode of our series on the Roman Empire, we're joined by Professor Peter Heather to unravel Rome's collapse...
18 Jun 53min
The Origins of the Tank
How did century-old 'landships' developed from agricultural tractors evolve into the armoured giants of the modern battlefield? Today, we trace the lineage of the tank, from its origins in the trenche...
15 Jun 51min
Mary Beard on Ruling the Roman Empire
What did it take to rule an empire that was never meant to have an emperor?In this second episode of our series on the Roman Empire, we're joined by classicist Mary Beard to trace how Roman leadership...
11 Jun 52min
