Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments.
Sounds,·19 episodes
In 9 AD, Arminius led a Germanic ambush, destroying 3 Roman legions in Teutoburg Forest.
The story of one of WWII's most crucial battles, the Battle of the Bulge.
The story of the fire that devastated London.
The history of Istanbul, the city at the crossroads of East and West.
Dan explores the London streets that inspired Dickens' greatest works.
Dan traces the unusual history of ancient winter folk traditions in England.
Pantomimes, pleasure gardens, bare-knuckle boxing and political upheaval.
Tudor Christmas was a time for revelry and fun.
This Roman winter festival is the origin of many of our Christmas traditions
In part one, Dan explores the building of the Colosseum, Rome's grandest stage.
In part two, we find out what it was really like at the greatest show on Earth.
An extraordinary story of survival in Antarctica
In the final part, the conquistadors arrival marked the beginning of the Inca's end.
Part 3 tells the story of Juanita, the Ice Maiden, one of the world's most famous mummies
In part 2, the Inca are at their peak, with the largest empire. How did they do it?
In part one, Dan traces Hiram Bingham's path, revealing Machu Picchu to the world.
In part three, Cochrane faces court for fraud on the London Stock Exchange.
In part two, Cochrane and his crew embark on their greatest and most audacious scheme.
In part one, Dan explores Cochrane's early life, career at sea, and adventures in war.
