Dan Snow's History Hit

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Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments.


From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present.


New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.


You can get in touch with us at [email protected]


A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The Ancients, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.


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Thomas Harding
Thomas Harding is a bestselling author and journalist known for his works on historical events, particularly those related to World War II and the Holocaust. He has written several acclaimed books that explore the complexities of history and human experiences during times of conflict. Harding's insightful narratives often draw from extensive research and personal accounts, making his contributions significant in the field of historical literature.
Jessica Wrnberg
Jessica Wrnberg is an author and historian known for her work on the history of Rome and its influential figures, particularly the Popes. She has written 'City of Echoes: A New History of Rome, Its Popes and People', which explores the complex relationship between the Papacy and the development of Rome over the centuries.
Sir Antony Beevor
Sir Antony Beevor is a renowned British military historian and author, best known for his works on World War II, particularly 'Berlin: The Downfall 1945'. He has written extensively on various military conflicts and is recognized for his detailed narrative style and thorough research. Beevor's books have received critical acclaim and have been translated into multiple languages, making significant contributions to the understanding of modern military history.

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Einstein war crime suicide Robert Einstein Thomas Harding post-war justice Popes Catholic Church St Peter Leo the Great Atilla the Hun Innocent III Christianity history American Revolution Lexington Concord British Redcoats Minutemen independence political crisis open rebellion Battle of Berlin Soviets German capital Nazi regime military history civilian population Bergen-Belsen Holocaust genocide British troops liberation

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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Dan Snow's History Hit.

0:00 28:00

The Einstein Murders

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Dan Snow
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Thomas Harding
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Einstein war crime suicide Robert Einstein Thomas Harding post-war justice

Warning: this episode contains discussion of suicide.


In August 1944, German soldiers burst into the Florentine villa of Robert Einstein, cousin of the renowned physicist, Albert Einstein. As both a Jew and an Einstein, Robert had already gone into hiding, but his wife, daughters and extended family remained at home. What followed was a 12-hour nightmare that culminated in a brutal war crime.


With us is Thomas Harding, author of 'The Einstein Vendetta: Hitler, Mussolini, and a True Story of Murder'. Thomas explains what happened on that fateful day and outlines Robert's arduous, winding path towards some kind of post-war justice.


Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.


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0:00 44:09

A History of Popes

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Dan Snow
Guests
Jessica Wrnberg
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Popes Catholic Church St Peter Leo the Great Atilla the Hun Innocent III Christianity history

Popes have shaped the history of the world. The Catholic Church has had a Pope for two thousand years, the first- tradition dictates- was St Peter, the fisherman turned disciple of Jesus. Pope 'Leo the Great' stared down Atilla the Hun at the gates of Rome while Pope Innocent III made it his mission to convert the Anglo-Saxons and spread Christianity across Europe.


In this episode, Dan is joined by Jessica Wrnberg, author of City of Echoes: A New History of Rome, Its Popes and People, to examine the origins of the Pope's role, how the Pope became such a powerful and influential figure outside of the Catholic Church, and which popes, for better or worse, have shaped the course of history.


This episode was first released in August 2023


Produced by James Hickmann & edited by Dougal Patmore


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0:00 1:18:47

How Did the American Revolution Start?

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Dan Snow
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American Revolution Lexington Concord British Redcoats Minutemen independence political crisis open rebellion

On 19th April, 1775, just over 250 years ago, the opening salvos of the American Revolutionary War were fired at the battles of Lexington and Concord. Elite British Redcoats went head-to-head with the famed provincial Minutemen in bloody skirmishes across the Province of Massachusetts Bay. Ultimately, the British were forced to retreat, and the provincial victory galvanised colonial support for the cause of independence.


In today's Explainer episode, Dan travels to the sites of these momentous battles and takes us through that day from beginning to end - how did a political crisis transform into open rebellion, and what would it have been like to actually be there?


Written and produced by Dan Snow, and edited by Dougal Patmore.


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0:00 36:16

The Battle of Berlin with Sir Antony Beevor

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Dan Snow
Guests
Sir Antony Beevor
Keywords
Battle of Berlin Soviets German capital Nazi regime military history civilian population

Warning: this episode includes discussion of subjects like suicide and sexual assault that some listeners may find disturbing.


80 years ago, the Soviets launched their final assault on the German capital. Having swept across Eastern Europe with the Wehrmacht fleeing before them, this was to be the final, apocalyptic battle that marked the collapse of the Nazi regime.


Joining us is one of the great military historians, Anthony Beevor, author of 'Berlin: The Downfall 1945'. He explains the strategic moves that brought the Red Army to the gates of Berlin, the desperation of the German defence and the tragic fate of Berlin's civilian population.


Produced by Dougal Patmore and James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.


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0:00 27:40

The Liberation of Bergen-Belsen

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Dan Snow
Guests
Thomas Harding
Keywords
Bergen-Belsen Holocaust genocide British troops liberation Thomas Harding

Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of the Holocaust and genocide, which some listeners may find upsetting.


80 years ago, British troops liberated the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The horrors they witnessed would haunt them for the rest of their lives.


Bestselling author and journalist Thomas Harding joins us to revisit this harrowing day, describing the camp's unimaginable conditions and the fates of the people held there. He also provides some necessary reflection on the complexities of the British response.


Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.


You can hear more about the history of Auschwitz and the concentration camp system here - https://shows.acast.com/dansnowshistoryhit/episodes/a-history-of-auschwitz.


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