Podcast Episodes

Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini is perhaps the most famous entertainer to have ever lived. He wowed his audiences with sensational feats of physical endurance and illu…

3 years, 2 months ago

Birdwatching: How Four Prisoners of War Survived Captivity

This episode tells the incredible story of four Second World War British POWs who overcame the trials and tribulations of internment through a shared…

3 years, 2 months ago

Budapest: Between East and West

Almost at the centre of Europe, Budapest, is at the crossroads of geographical regions and of civilizations, at the intersection of ancient trade rou…

3 years, 2 months ago

Dan Snow's History Hit Quiz!

Fingers on buzzers for a very special History Hit end-of-year treat.

Tricky expert questions, history in the headlines, historical fact or fiction? It…

3 years, 2 months ago

Hunting Stolen Nazi Art

As the Nazi war machine rampaged across Europe it did not just take territory and resources from its conquests but also many thousands of pieces of a…

3 years, 2 months ago

Richard III vs Henry VII

We all think we know the story of Richard III and Henry VII, or do we? Richard III is often portrayed as a child-murdering usurper whose reign was br…

3 years, 2 months ago

Christmas Carols: A Musical History

Traditionally sung at Christmas itself or during the surrounding Christmas holiday season, it is thought that carols existed to keep up people’s spir…

3 years, 2 months ago

Christmas Feasts Through The Ages!

Porpoises, beaver tails, boar's head and puffins: are just some of the exquisite dishes on medieval tables during the festive season. In this episode…

3 years, 3 months ago

The Real 'Good King' Wenceslas

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At this time of year, many of us will find ourselves singing about a royal personage who br…

3 years, 3 months ago

The Battle of the Bulge

Lasting six brutal weeks, from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945, the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes region of Belgium was Adolf Hitler’s l…

3 years, 3 months ago