Lost tombs buried beneath desert sands, enchanting hieroglyphs, mysterious mummies, great rulers and kingdoms- Egypt has it all. Since antiquity, tourists have ventured to Egypt to see for themselves the great remnants of its ancient civilisation. Archaeologists have since found graffiti from Ancient Greek scholars and 18th century French explorers in the tombs of the Valley of the Kings.But what is it about Ancient Egypt that captures us in childhood and adulthood, more so than any other period in history? Well, Dan joins Dr Campbell Price, curator of Egypt and Sudan at the Manchester Museum, to get to the bottom of it. They tell the stories of their own obsession with Egypt, which pharaohs they think are overrated and the impact mass documentary-making is having on archaeological discoveries in places like Saqqara and Luxor.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.Discover the past on History Hit with original documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Matt Lewis, Tristan Hughes and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code DANSNOW. Download the app or sign up here...
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 39 days 15 hours 59 minutes
The Origins of London
London is today one of the greatest cities in the world, & the story of its origins is fittingly spectacular. Tristan chats to Dr Dominic Perring about the origins of London & what its artefacts tell us about the very first Londoners.
ENDURANCE22: Dan's Diary #04
Dan updates us from Antarctica about whether the SS Agulhas II has managed to break free from the ice that had surrounded it.
ENDURANCE22: Searching for the Shipwreck
The search for the wreck of the sunken Endurance is well underway but the temperature is dropping and the ice is closing in around SS Agulhas II. Dan sends the podcast team a concerning message...
The Last Invasion of Britain
Popular knowledge may claim Hastings as the site of the last invasion of mainland Britain by Norman forces in 1066. True, this was the last successful invasion however in 1797 there was a much less successful one. Julie Coggins tells Dan the story.
Section 28 and Britain's Battle for LGBT+ Education
Dan is joined by Paul Baker to discuss the background to Section 28, how the press fanned the flames and what politicians said during debates, how protestors fought back to bring about the repeal of the law in the 2000s, and its eventual legacy.
ENDURANCE22: Dan's Diary #03
The Endurance22 crew have made it to the Weddell Sea and the point where they believe Shackleton’s ship sunk! It’s a rocky start as they begin the search using the AUV drones that scan the seafloorIf you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds o...
River Kings: Epic Stories of the Viking Age
The Vikings certainly got about! Sit back & relax as Dr Cat Jarman takes us on a whistle-stop tour from Sweden to Ukraine & from London to Constantinople to explore how much of a link there was between the western and eastern Viking worlds.
ENDURANCE22: Arrival in Antarctica
Icebergs, albatrosses & growlers- the team have crossed the Antarctic circle! In the first of our episodes from Antarctica, Dan takes you on a tour of the ship & brings you updates with expedition lead John Shears & marine archaeologist Men...
The Fall of Singapore: 80th Anniversary
The Fall of Singapore to the Japanese Army is considered one of the greatest defeats in the history of the British Army, and arguably Britain’s worst defeat in the Second World War. Dan tells the story, explainer style, to mark this 80 year anniversary.
ENDURANCE22: Dan's Diary #02
Dan gives a quick update on the expedition's progress towards Antarctica from a rather wet and windy deck as the crew prepare for a storm to hit