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Civil War in the Holy Roman Empire
Episode 1652
In this episode, we hear about one of Europe’s most devastating conflicts - the Thirty Years’ War. From 1618 to 1648, the continent was torn apart by…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Mysteries of Easter Island
Episode 1650
In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, over 2,000 miles from the nearest continent, lies one of the world’s most iconic archaeological treasure troves - …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Battle of Waterloo
Episode 1649
Dan is joined by his dad, veteran broadcaster Peter Snow, to tell the incredible story of the clash between Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellin…
9 months ago
Iran & Israel: Allies to Enemies
Episode 1648
Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated with a recent Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities and retaliation from Iran. The two countri…
9 months ago
How Did Humans Take Over the World?
Episode 1647
Humans are everywhere. How did we get from the savannahs of Africa across to the most northern reaches of Alaska and Greenland, to the outbacks of Au…
9 months ago
The Ultimate Mesopotamian Mystery
Episode 1646
For thousands of years, ancient cuneiform - the script of the ancient Mesopotamians was lost to time, until being dramatically rediscovered in the 19…
9 months, 1 week ago
How the Nazis Escaped Germany
Episode 1645
Following the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 some of its most egregious war criminals sought to escape justice by fleeing Europe, most famously to So…
9 months, 1 week ago
Julius Caesar
Episode 1643
The Romans built an empire that reshaped the world through brutal wars, brilliant strategy, and even the power of the pen. From the blood-soaked batt…
9 months, 1 week ago
Disasters in the Age of Discovery
Episode 1642
The dawn of the age of European exploration in the 16th century was absurdly dangerous. Crews on the ships of Christopher Columbus, Vasco De Gama and…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Rise and Fall of the Assyrian Empire
Episode 1641
Was this the world’s first empire? To uncover the story of ancient history's most formidable powers, Dan is joined by Yale University’s Professor Eck…
9 months, 2 weeks ago