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 16 hours 47 minutes
The Rise of Stalin
How did a young boy from Georgia become a merciless politician who shaped the Soviet Empire in his own brutal image? Historian and bestselling author, Simon Sebag Montifiore, is back on the podcast to talk to Dan about the rise of Joseph Stalin.
How Timekeeping Changed the World
From Roman sundials to medieval water-clocks, people of all cultures have made and used clocks for thousands of years. Find out what accurate timekeeping can tell us about the history of human civilisation.
Dancing Mania
In the summer of 1518, one of the most bizarre afflictions in history struck the city of Strasburg; dancing mania. This epidemic of dancing spread through the population with many people dancing to the point of collapse & even death.
Robin Hood
Robin Hood is one of the most famous legends of British history, but did he exist and if so who was he? Gareth Morgan helps Dan separate fact from fiction when it comes to this archetypal hero & explore Robin's home, Sherwood Forest & Nott...
Saladin and the Crusades
Saladin was one of the greatest Sultans of the middle ages, & the first sultan of Egypt and Syria. He famously defeated the Crusader army at the Battle of Hattin, & recaptured Jerusalem. Dan is joined by Jonathan Phillips to discuss this legend...
Why the Statues Are Coming Down
Alex von Tunzelmann joins Dan to discuss how and why statues are erected in the first place; how this is far from a new phenomenon; how, perhaps, we should deal with controversial statues and whether statues have had their day?
Mythbusting Medieval Buildings
From spiral stairs to tunnels leading to pubs & brothels, to witch markings; join us as we find out the truth about medieval buildings. Matt Lewis, from our sibling podcast Gone Medieval, & architectural historian James Wright debunk the myths.
The Peasants' Revolt
In 1381 England was rocked by one of the most widespread popular uprisings of the medieval period; the Peasants' Revolt. Hear the new discoveries that have changed our understanding of where it was happening and who was involved.
World War Two Showdown in the Mediterranean
By the summer of 1942 Malta had been under siege by Axis forces for over a year. Max Hastings joins Dan to tell the story of the incredible bravery of the men who took part in Operation Pedestal & ran the Axis gauntlet across the Mediterranean.
Captain Cook 250 Years On
250 years ago today Captain James arrived back from one of the most remarkable voyages of exploration in the history of the world. Peter Moore provides an insight into what was going on aboard HMS Endeavour during that incredible expedition.