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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The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age was a time in American history when the economy grew at its fastest rate in history leading to wide-reaching cultural & social effects. Dr Erica Dunbar to help us understand the opportunities, challenges and tensions of this time.
Champagne Riots
Rebecca Gibb is a Master of Wine & she talks to Dan about the riots that tore through the region of Champagne just before the First World War as the small wine growers rose up against the power of the big Champagne brands.
1942: Churchill's Real Darkest Hour
In 1942, a string of military disasters engulfed Britain leading many to claim that Churchill was not up to the task. Taylor Downing, historian joins Dan to discuss Britain’s real darkest hour &just how close Churchill came to losing his job.
Roe v. Wade: America's Landmark Ruling
Linda Greenhouse joins Dan to discuss the legality of abortion prior to the 19th century, the details of the court ruling, and the legacy and current challenges to Roe v. Wade, which continues to divide Americans today.
Who Was Joan of Arc?
Joan of Arc is a name that’s instantly recognisable to most. A controversial figure in her own day, she has remained so ever since, often being adopted as a talisman of French nationalism. Matt Lewis is joined by Dr Hannah Skoda.
The Child Soldiers of WWI
After the outbreak of WWI, boys as young as twelve were caught up in a wave of patriotism & volunteered to serve. They fought in some of the bloodiest battles of the war, fighting at Ypres, the Somme & Gallipoli. Richard van Emden tells Dan the...
28 Years on Death Row
In this episode, wrongly convicted former death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton takes Dan around the streets of Birmingham, Alabama to explore some of the most iconic locations of the civil rights movement & they discuss Anthony's experiences of...
Korean War: The Veterans Of Imjin River
Fought in April 1951, the battle of Imjin River was the bloodiest battle that involved British troops in modern history since the Second World War. Dan is joined by two battle veterans of the 1951 Korean War battle, Tommy Clough and Brian Hamblett.
Eugenics with Adam Rutherford
Eugenics has been used in attempts throughout history, & across continents, to gain power and assert control. Dan is joined by Adam Rutherford who helps him understand the troubling history & complicated legacy of Eugenics.
Tudor True Crime
The true-crime genre is not a new phenomenon. More than four centuries ago, a series of plays based on real-life cases appeared on the London stage. Suzannah Lipscomb talks to author Charles Nicholl about Elizabethan true crime.