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 Vikings Who Beat Columbus to America
Five centuries before Christopher Columbus set foot in America, the Vikings had already crossed the Atlantic. Using new dating techniques, scientists studying timber buildings at L’Anse aux Meadows on the northern tip of Canada’s Newfoundland, have est...
WWII's Battle for London
At the start of WWII London was one of the most important cities in the world & the heart of the British Empire. It was also an irresistible target for the Luftwaffe. Jerry White joins Dan to discuss why London was so important & how it was def...
The History of Money
It is said that money makes the world goes round and has done for millennia, but what exactly is money and where does it come from? To find out Dan is joined by Jacob Goldstein.
Why We're Wrong About George III
George III ruled through an extraordinary period of upheaval & revolution but is now most famous for being the king who lost America & for his mental illness. Is George III Britain's most underrated monarch? Historian Andrew Roberts makes ...
Ghost Stories: The History
Ghosts have inspired, fascinated & frightened us for centuries. Dr Irving Finkel has embarked on an ancient ghost hunt, scouring to unlock the secrets of the Sumerians, Babylonians & Assyrians to breathe new life into the first ghost stories ev...
The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great
In his lifetime King Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, forged one of the largest empires in ancient history. But it was what happened to Alexander following his demise? Tristan & Dr Chris Naunton discuss Alexander'...
The Truth About Hollywood Cowboys
At the end of the American Civil War, many thousands of African Americans ventured west to the frontier in a bid to escape the prejudice they faced. But why is this fact not reflected by the Hollywood Western? Dan is joined by Tony Warner to find out.
Tank Standoff at Checkpoint Charlie
For 16 hours between the 27 to 28 October 1961, the world held its breath as Soviet & US tanks faced each other down at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin & came very close to turning the Cold War hot. Dan is joined by Iain MacGregor to discuss the s...
Richard III vs Henry VII
Richard III was a child-murdering usurper whose reign was brought to a bloody end by Henry VII at the Battle of Bosworth, but how true is this story really? Matt Lewis & Nathen Amin join Dan to answer the big questions about the two kings.
Sharpe is Back! Bernard Cornwell
Watch out loyal servants of Napoleon, Sharpe is back! In this episode, Dan sits down with legendary author Bernard Cornwell to discuss the return of his most famous and loved character. They discuss Sharpe's origins & what's next for his ...