Podcast Episodes

The Seven Years War

Episode 1656

The Seven Years' War in the 18th century is often called the first world war - it was fought across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. It redrew the world map, setting the stage …

Published on 6 months ago

Pirates: Myths vs Reality

Episode 1655

When it comes to our perception of pirates, Treasure Island has a lot to answer for. They didn't make their enemies walk the plank, they didn't keep parrots as pets, and they didn't bury their treasu…

Published on 6 months ago

Richard the Lionheart

Episode 1654

Crusading hero, battlefield legend...absentee ruler? Dan explores the myth and reality behind England’s Warrior King. From storming Sicily to conquering Cyprus and striking fear into the heart of Sal…

Published on 6 months ago

Pirates! NEW SERIES

Swashbuckling rogues with a disregard for authority surging across the oceans, the smell of salt and gunpowder in their nostrils... looking for treasure on desert islands. Just like Dan, we're sure y…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

The Crystal Palace

Episode 1653

The Great Exhibition of 1851 was something to behold for the 6 million Victorian patrons who travelled to London's Hyde Park to see it. It was a triumphant showcase of the most extraordinary achievem…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

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 religious strife, shifting alliances, and ruthles…

Published on 6 months, 1 week 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 - Rapa Nui, known to the outside world as Easter Isl…

Published on 6 months, 1 week 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 Wellington on June 18, 1815. This showdown shattered Nap…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks 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 countries openly carried out attacks on each other for th…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks 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 Australia and the islands of the Pacific millennia a…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago