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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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,...
The Execution of Charles I
On the 30th January, 372 years ago, Charles I, king of Great Britain & Ireland, stepped out of the Banqueting House in Whitehall, to be beheaded in front of a huge London crowd. Rebecca Warren joins Dan to discuss how Britain came to kill a king.
After Nuremberg
The 1950s in West Germany saw a sharp decline in Nazi war crimes investigations & trials. Prosecutions lacked any serious effort, & in both German states, the emphasis was more on integration & rehabilitation. Rainer Schulzejoins Dan to dis...
Nuremberg: The Trial of Major War Criminals
Carried out in Nuremberg, Germany, between 1945 and 1949, the Nuremberg trials were held for the purpose of bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. Sir John Tusa joins Dan to discuss the origins, conduct and lasting impact of these trials.
The Boy Who Survived Auschwitz
Thomas Geve was just 15 years old when he was liberated from Buchenwald concentration camp in April 1945. He joins Dan for Holocaust Memorial Day to give rare living testimony to the inhumane world of Nazi concentration camps.
Endurance22: The Search for Shackleton's Shipwreck - New Season Coming to Dan Snow's History Hit!!
Have you heard? History Hit is going to the Antarctic! Dan is joining an incredible expedition to locate the missing shipwreck of Ernest Shackleton’s vessel that was crushed by the ice and sank during his 1914 attempt to cross Antarctica.
Munich - The Edge of War: Reappraising Chamberlain
Join James from the Warfare Podcast, as he chats to the writer and cast of the new film 'Munich - the Edge of War'. Set in 1938, the movie follows Chamberlain's attempts to appease Hitler, desperate to avoid another Great War.