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Dan Snow鈥檚 History Hit Episodes

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    Rise & Fall of The Moors in Muslim Spain

    Discover the dramatic history of al-Andalus, from its rapid rise to its eventual fall.

  2. Mary, Queen of Scots

    The incredible rise and fall of Mary, Queen of Scots.

  3. Machu Picchu. The 'Lost' City

    In part one, Dan traces Hiram Bingham's path, revealing Machu Picchu to the world.

  4. 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?

  5. Machu Picchu: The Fall of the Inca Empire

    In the final part, the conquistadors arrival marked the beginning of the Inca's end.

  6. 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

  7. Josef Mengele

    The Nazi doctor was harboured by a network of Nazi supporters in Argentina after the war.

  8. Iwo Jima: WWII in the Pacific

    80 years ago, American Marines won a costly victory on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima.

  9. Isambard Kingdom Brunel

    What toll did greatness take on Brunel's health and personal life?

  10. How WWI Inspired The Lord of the Rings

    How did the First World War shape Middle-earth?

  11. How to Survive a Medieval Crusade

    What would it have been like to go on a medieval crusade?

  12. How Did the American Revolution Start?

    250 years ago, the opening salvos of the American Revolutionary War were fired.

  13. How did Andrew Jackson Change the U.S. Presidency?

    How did Andrew Jackson Change the U.S. Presidency?

  14. Henry VIII's Tudor Christmas

    Tudor Christmas was a time for revelry and fun.

  15. Great Fire of London

    The story of the fire that devastated London.

  16. Gladiators: The Colosseum

    In part one, Dan explores the building of the Colosseum, Rome's grandest stage.

  17. Gladiators: Myths vs Reality

    In part two, we find out what it was really like at the greatest show on Earth.

  18. Germany After Hitler

    How did the world come to terms with the horrors of the Third Reich?

  19. Georgian Christmas

    Pantomimes, pleasure gardens, bare-knuckle boxing and political upheaval.

  20. Francis Drake (Part 2)

    Dan narrates the dramatic story of the Spanish Armada.

  21. Francis Drake (Part 1)

    Dan narrates swashbuckling tales of Francis Drake on the Spanish Main.

  22. Folk Christmas: Yule, Solstice and Ancient English Traditions

    Dan traces the unusual history of ancient winter folk traditions in England.

  23. Charles Dickens' Victorian Christmas

    Dan explores the London streets that inspired Dickens' greatest works.

  24. Charlemagne

    The story of Charlemagne, the Frankish king who changed Europe forever.

  25. A History of Auschwitz

    A history of Auschwitz and the Nazi concentration camp system.

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