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 14 hours 2 minutes
ENDURANCE22: The Man Who Filmed the Expedition
The tale of Shackleton's doomed Trans-Antarctic expedition has captured audiences for over 100 years thanks to the breathtaking photographs & footage captured by Frank Hurley. Dan speaks to BFI curator Bryony Dixon about how Frank Hurley'...
ENDURANCE22: A Story of Antarctic Survival Part 3
This is the third episode of a special mini-series that dramatically retells the extraordinary story of the 1915 Endurance Expedition. Can Shackleton and his men find their own way back to civilisation against all the odds?
ENDURANCE22: A Story of Antarctic Survival Part 2
Part two of a special mini-series that dramatically retells the extraordinary story of the 1915 Endurance Expedition. Stranded with no ship, no contact with the outside world & limited supplies, Shackleton & his men launch a desperate bid for s...
ENDURANCE22: A Story of Antarctic Survival Part 1
Part one of a special mini-series that dramatically retells the extraordinary story of the 1915 Endurance Expedition. How the charismatic & brilliant explorer Ernest Shackleton came to launch his fateful Antarctic expedition.
Alexander's Successors at War: The Spartan Adventurer
Tristan from The Ancients podcasts tells the story of a Spartan mercenary captain called Thibron, who in the chaos following the death of Alexander the Great sets forth from Crete intent on forging his own Greco-Libyan empire.
ENDURANCE22: Dan Sets Sail for Antarctica!
The expedition has begun & Dan is here to answer all your Endurance22 questions, the expedition to find Shackleton’s lost shipwreck. Dan also speaks to Mensun Bound the lead marine archaeologist on the expedition about what they might find in Antar...
Russia's Threat to Invade Ukraine
Amid the increasing tensions between Ukraine & Russia & with the threat of war looming Dan is joined by A. D. Miller to discuss the long & complex relationship between the two countries & how history is vital to make sense of the curre...
The Troubles: How It Started
Dan is joined by Tim McInerney for this deep dive into the pivotal events of 1969 to the early 1970s. They examine the century-long roots of sectarian tensions, the political atmosphere in Northern Ireland & track the deployment of British Troops.
The Forgotten Einstein
John von Neumann is one of the most influential scientists to have ever lived, a man who was in his day as well-known as Einstein & considered smarter. Ananyo Bhattacharya joins Dan to discuss the 20th century’s foremost forgotten intellectual.
Introducing: On Jimmy's Farm
Join celebrity farmer, ecologist and conservationist, Jimmy Doherty, on his farm as he talks to eco-experts and well-known faces about trying to live a greener life.From bug burgers and sustainable football clubs, to viagra honey and foraging fungi,...