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Dan Snow鈥檚 History Hit Episodes

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    Why Isn't Canada the 51st State?

    Dan explains the many times Canada has resisted joining the USA since 1775.

  2. Why Do Humans Wage War?

    Why do we wage wars?

  3. Vasco da Gama and the Rise of the Portuguese Empire

    Dan tells the story of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who changed the world in 1499.

  4. Thomas Cochrane: The Real Master and Commander

    In part one, Dan explores Cochrane's early life, career at sea, and adventures in war.

  5. Thomas Cochrane: The Battle of Basque Roads

    In part two, Cochrane and his crew embark on their greatest and most audacious scheme.

  6. Thomas Cochrane: From Disgrace to Freedom Fighter

    In part three, Cochrane faces court for fraud on the London Stock Exchange.

  7. The Sinking of the Titanic

    How could the unsinkable ship鈥� sink?

  8. The Siege of Malta: Knights Hospitaller vs The Ottomans

    The savage siege that pitted the Ottoman Empire against the Knights Hospitaller.

  9. The Samurai

    The story of the legendary Samurai, from provincial bodyguards to revered warriors.

  10. The Red Army Surrounds Berlin

    How did the Soviets bring the German Army to the brink of defeat at the gates of Berlin?

  11. The Origins of Istanbul

    The history of Istanbul, the city at the crossroads of East and West.

  12. The Liberation of Bergen-Belsen

    The liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

  13. THE LEADERS: Stalin

    Was WWII actually Stalin's War?

  14. THE LEADERS: Roosevelt

    How instrumental was Roosevelt in the Allied victory?

  15. THE LEADERS: Mussolini

    A deep dive into the the founder of Italian Fascism.

  16. THE LEADERS: Hitler

    Could Germany have won the war if not for Hitler's hubris?

  17. THE LEADERS: Hirohito

    Was Hirohito really as passive as history has painted him?

  18. THE LEADERS: Churchill

    Does Churchill deserve the legacy he has?

  19. The English Civil War: Roundheads vs Cavaliers

    Roundheads and Cavaliers meet on the battlefield, and eventually arrive at a shaky truce.

  20. The English Civil War: Rising Tensions

    Why did subtle religious and political differences plunge England into civil war?

  21. The Einstein Murders

    Why did the Nazis wage a vicious vendetta against the Einsteins?

  22. The Battle of the Bulge

    The story of one of WWII's most crucial battles, the Battle of the Bulge.

  23. Shackleton鈥檚 Endurance Expedition

    An extraordinary story of survival in Antarctica

  24. Rudolf Hoss: The Commandant of Auschwitz

    The history of the man who pioneered Zyklon B and the industrialisation of the Holocaust

  25. Rome's Greatest Humiliation: Roman Empire vs Germanic Tribes

    In 9 AD, Arminius led a Germanic ambush, destroying 3 Roman legions in Teutoburg Forest.

  26. Roman Saturnalia

    This Roman winter festival is the origin of many of our Christmas traditions

  27. Roald Amundsen

    Stephen tells us all about this fascinating man who died as mysteriously as he had lived.

  28. Rise & Fall of The Moors in Muslim Spain

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

  29. Mary, Queen of Scots

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

  30. Machu Picchu. The 'Lost' City

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

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