Podcast Episodes

Napoleon in Paris

Episode 1680

Napoleon Bonaparte dreamed Paris would be the 'capital city of the universe' and much of what we see - and love - about Paris is thanks to him. The long straight boulevards, the fountains, the galler…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pompeii

Episode 1678

Warning: this episode contains explicit language and discussions of sex.

Pompeii is a city frozen in time and shows us exactly how the Romans really lived. Buried by volcanic ash and debris from a cat…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Surrender of Japan

Episode 1677

On the morning of August 15th, 1945, Emperor Hirohito's voice crackled over Japanese airwaves to announce the unthinkable - the surrender of Japan. Today we delve into the complex story behind that s…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Edinburgh Castle

Episode 1676

From its origins as a Bronze Age settlement, to a battleground for Robert the Bruce’s men during the Wars of Independence, and a refuge for Mary, Queen of Scots, this castle has stood witness to thou…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Great Train Robbery

Episode 1675

Did the "heist of the century" really happen the way the robbers say it did? In the summer of 1963, a gang of masked robbers executed a daring plan to intercept a Royal Mail train carrying millions o…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hiroshima: As It Happened

Episode 1674

This episode contains descriptions of graphic violence and may not be suitable for all listeners.

On the morning of August 6th, 1945, a single American bomber unleashed a weapon unlike anything the wo…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Notre Dame

Episode 1673

Join Dan Snow in the heart of Paris as he kicks off his summer series exploring Europe’s greatest historic sites. From a leafy Montmartre café to the towering Gothic Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Dan team…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

5 Reasons the Allies Won the War

Episode 1671

What really tipped the scales in the Allies’ favour during World War II? In this episode, we break down five critical reasons behind the Allied victory - from strategic coordination to Hitler’s own c…

Published on 5 months ago

Emperor Titus

Episode 1670

In this episode, we explore the remarkable - and often overlooked - life of Emperor Titus. We uncover the dramatic events that defined his life and reign: from the bloody conquest of Jerusalem to the…

Published on 5 months ago

Churchill vs Attlee: The Election That Changed Britain

Episode 1669

It was one of the most dramatic political upsets in British history. Just weeks after leading Britain to victory in Europe, wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill was defeated in a landslide by Cle…

Published on 5 months ago