History Hit Podcasts

The Origins of The Troubles (Part 1)

From the late 1960s to 1998, Northern Ireland was gripped by "The Troubles" - three decades of bloodshed, resulting from competing visions for its...

The Minoan Eruption: Bronze Age Cataclysm

More than 3,500 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption devastated Thera - modern day Santorini - engulfing the Bronze Age world in ash and fire....

Alexander the Great's Mummy Issues: Olympias

They say behind every great man is a great woman. In this episode, we meet the woman behind Alexander the Great's success. From securing his...

William Wallace, Scottish Rebel

Unmasking the Myth: The Real Story of William Wallace

Matt Lewis and Dr. Fiona Watson get to know the true life of William Wallace,...

BONUS: Hear a chapter of Anthony's new book, Queer Georgians

Hear a chapter of Anthony's new book, Queer Georgians: A hidden history of lovers, lawbreakers and homemakers. It's out now!

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The Battle of Bannockburn

Scotland’s struggle for independence was marked by rebellion, betrayal, and remarkable victories. In this episode, we trace the story from...

What Caused the Civil War? | Slavery

What were the deep origins and root causes of the Civil War? In the first of four episodes we chart how the North and South became bitterly...

How Greece Shaped Rome with Mary Beard

Professor Mary Beard and Charlotte Higgins join Tristan in this episode all about Greece and Rome - the two greatest civilisations of classical...

Dark Side of Ancient Rome's Colosseum

In today's episode, we're taking you inside the towering walls of Ancient Rome's Colosseum to find out the dark reality of what happened...

Oliver Cromwell v. Charles I

On 30 January 1649, the unthinkable happened: for the first time in history, a reigning monarch was tried and condemned by his own people. But...

Is Society About to Collapse?

The climate crisis, the rise of AI and the cost of living - do you feel like our society is on the brink of falling apart? Dan is joined by Dr...

Histories Worst F*ckboys: Charles II

Our mini-series exploring the worst f*ckboys in history is back!

In today's episode, Kate is joined by Dr. David Taylor of Oxford University...

The Medieval Moon

When medieval people gazed at the moon, they saw more than just a glowing orb in the night sky.  For them, the moon was a powerful yet...

Who Designed the American Flag?

13 equal horizontal stripes in red and white, with a navy blue square in the top left bearing 50 small white five pointed stars. It's recognisable...

Gay Sex Scandal that Outraged the Georgians

What price might a man pay for sex in the 18th century? Well, if it was with another man, he might pay with his life.

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The English Civil War

What sparks a nation to turn against its own king? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb dives into the turbulent and transformative decade that witnessed...

Alexander Graham Bell

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate transports us to the action-packed streets of London in 1868. Players set out on a quest to liberate the city from...

The Acropolis

From dazzling festivals honouring the goddess Athena to the engineering marvels of the Parthenon, Dan and classical historian Steve Kershaw...

The Sumerians

More than 5,000 years ago, in what is today southern Iraq, one of the world’s first civilisations emerged. A civilisation often credited with...

Shag, Marry, Kill: Roman Emperor Edition

Which would be better for a fling, which would you not touch with a barge pole, and which is marriage material? There's only one way to find...

King Edward I: Hammer of the Scots

From his early years marked by an assassination attempt on his father that coincided with Edward's conception, to his brutal campaigns against the...