Dan Snow’s History Hit Episodes Available now
Georgian Christmas
Pantomimes, pleasure gardens, bare-knuckle boxing and political upheaval.
Henry VIII's Tudor Christmas
Tudor Christmas was a time for revelry and fun.
Roman Saturnalia
This Roman winter festival is the origin of many of our Christmas traditions
Gladiators: The Colosseum
In part one, Dan explores the building of the Colosseum, Rome's grandest stage.
Gladiators: Myths vs Reality
In part two, we find out what it was really like at the greatest show on Earth.
Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition
An extraordinary story of survival in Antarctica
Machu Picchu: The Fall of the Inca Empire
In the final part, the conquistadors arrival marked the beginning of the Inca's end.
Machu Picchu: Inca Gods and Human Sacrifices
Part 3 tells the story of Juanita, the Ice Maiden, one of the world's most famous mummies
Machu Picchu: The Rise of the Inca Empire
In part 2, the Inca are at their peak, with the largest empire. How did they do it?
Machu Picchu. The 'Lost' City
In part one, Dan traces Hiram Bingham's path, revealing Machu Picchu to the world.
