The Tudor Crown Discovered in a Field?
Metal detectorist Kevin Duckett made a remarkable discovery in a field in Northamptonshire. At first he thought it was a bit of squashed tin foil. In fact it was a two-and-a-half inch jewel which expe...
4 Jan 202123min
History Legends: Mary Beard
This episode is the third of our History Legends podcasts, featuring Mary Beard.Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to hundreds of history documentaries, as well as every single episode of ...
3 Jan 202143min
History of Gaming
Tristan Donovan joined me on the podcast to talk about the history of gaming.Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to hundreds of history documentaries, as well as every single episode of thi...
2 Jan 202125min
Andy McNab on the SAS
From the day he was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital in London, Andy McNab has led an extraordinary life. As a teenage delinquent, Andy McNab kicked against society. As a young so...
1 Jan 20211h 38min
Best of 2020 Part Two
Part Two: a compilation of the best podcasts of 2020.Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to hundreds of history documentaries, as well as every single episode of this podcast from the begin...
31 Dec 20201h 11min
St Paul's, the Blitz and THAT photo
80 years ago today the Second Great Fire of London was unleashed by sustained German bombing during one of the fiercest nights of the Blitz. On this podcast Dan goes on a tour around the City of Londo...
29 Dec 202046min
History Legends: Eric Foner
Eric Foner joined me on the podcast to talk about Reconstruction, the attempt to reimagine the American Republic following the Civil War.Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to hundreds of h...
28 Dec 202030min
Dan's Dickensian Christmas
Dan Snow is treated to a range of Dickensian Christmas delights courtesy of historian Pen Vogler, from mince pies to Charles Dickens' favourite punch.Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to ...
27 Dec 202043min
