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 Irish War of Independence
11 July 1921 the truce that brought the Irish War of Independence to an end came into effect. Fin Dwyer takes Dan through the events of 100 years ago; the violence in Ireland, the divided loyalties, the end of the war & the beginning of negotiations.
A History of Tennis
In this archive episode, David Berry joined Dan to discuss the history of tennis. From the birth of modern tennis in Victorian Britain to the present day, they talk about struggles around sexuality, gender, race & class that have transformed tennis.
How Coffee and Tobacco Captivated Britain
When tobacco arrived in Britain in the 1560s, it was hailed as a "holy herb", a miracle cure to improve health and a catalyst for wit and creativity. The coming of coffee - "black as hell, strong as death, sweet as love" - in the mi...
England and Italy. The History.
The history of Italy and England stretches back thousands of years well before Italy and England even existed as nations. As the two will meet in the European Championship final this Sunday it seemed like the perfect time to explore their shared history.
The Japanese Americans Who Fought in WWII
Daniel James Brown joins Dan to chart the history and impact of the most decorated unit in American military history 442nd Infantry Regiment formed almost exclusively from men of Japanese descent during WWII.
Assyria and the Birth of Writing
Moudhy Al-Rashid takes Dan through the history of the fertile crescent; the crucible of European civilisation. They discuss the different culture of the region, how & why writing developed, & why she thinks this part of history has often been n...
Ethel Rosenberg: Super Spy or Innocent Victim?
In 1953 Ethel & Julius Rosenberg, a married couple with two young sons, were executed having been found guilty of spying for the Soviet Union. Julius was undoubtedly a spy but was Ethel? Anne Sebba makes the case that Ethel should not have been exe...
D. H. Lawrence and the Lady Chatterley Trial
D.H. Lawrence is best known for his work Lady Chatterley's Lover & the obscenity trial caused by the book's publication in the early 1960s. But as Frances Wilson explains there is much more to Lawrence's life & work than this one...
The Truth About King Arthur
The legend of King Arthur has been reworked many times, but is there any historical truth behind the tales? Dr Miles Russell believes there is and in this episode, he highlights how elements of King Arthur’s story is derived from five key ancient figures.
The Battle of the Somme
The battle of the Somme is the bloodiest battle in British military history and by its close in November 1916 over a million men had been killed or wounded. It has become a byword for futile slaughter. But is that reputation deserved?