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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Gone Medieval
Dan is joined by the wonderful Cat Jarman who, along with Matt Lewis, will be presenting our brand new podcast Gone Medieval.
The Western Front
The Western Front in the First World War is a story of aristocratic generals sending ordinary men over the top to their deaths in futile frontal attacks against entrenched positions. Or is it?
Israel and Palestine: A Palestinian View with Yara Hawari
History is essential to understanding the world around us & this couldn't be more true than in the case of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Dr Yara Hawari discusses the recent history from the ending of the British Mandate in 1948 to the present...
Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell has sold millions of books and more recently become a podcasting titan and he joins Dan to talk about his most recent project The Bomber Mafia.
War Crimes and Innocence in Iraq
In 2003 British troops in Basra were confronted with looting & rioting. As the British soldiers attempted to deal with this situation a young Iraqi man drowned. This is the story of the four soldiers who were accused of war crimes & found innoc...
Ian Fleming & The Birth of Bond
A suave secret agent and fictional character turned household name and multi-billion dollar franchise: we all know James Bond. But what about the man behind him? In this episode, hear about the people and places that inspired Ian Fleming.
Motherhood, Working and Pandemics
Being a working mother is now an entirely normal part of life but this was certainly not always the case & was often seen as a social ill in the past. Helen McCarthy joins Dan to chart how the role of women in the workforce has been changed by Covid.
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on Hemmingway
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick are two of the most talented and inspiring history filmmakers on earth. Their latest project examines the life and work of Ernest Hemingway and gives an insight into the character of this complex and often difficult man.
Napoleon Bonaparte: Rise to Power
In this archive episode, Dan talks to Adam Zamoyski, a historian who has written a biography of Napoleon, about the early life and rise to power of one of the most remarkable men in history.
Greatest Heist in History: The Crown Jewels and Thomas Blood
On the 9 May 1671, Thomas Blood led his co-conspirators in a daring bid to steal the crown jewels from the Tower of London. Through a combination of trickery, guile and violence he was able to make off with the most important treasures in the kingdom.