History Hit Podcasts

Assassins and Templars

The heart of the Assassin’s Creed franchise is the deadly rivalry between the brotherhoods of Assassins and Templars. These were real groups in...

How Did Fossils Change America?

When fossils were discovered in the US during the 19th Century, it altered American understandings of science, religion, race and more. So what...

How Did the British Empire Build the Modern World?

Tobacco, sugar, rum, cotton, rubber, tea, coffee, spices, industry, borders, slavery, war - all things spread across the globe thanks to the...

Princes in the Tower

The unsolved mystery of what happened to the Princes in the Tower - Edward V and Richard, Duke of York - is possibly English history’s greatest...

The Minoan Labyrinth

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey immerses players in the mythology of Ancient Greece. In particular, they can walk in the footsteps of Theseus through...

Ghosts of Henry VIII's Palace

We’re re-running this episode because it’s one of our favourites — and it’s worth another listen!

The ghost of Catherine Howard,...

Medieval Winter Ghosts

Come closer, warm yourself by the fire, and don't look too closely at the shadows playing at the edges of the room. Dr. Eleanor Janega explores...

How Has Porn Changed Through History?

With Christmas around the corner and everything being oh-so wholesome, we thought we would offer an episode from the archives of something not-so...

Lincoln: The First Presidential Assassination

Today we're delving into the archives and revisiting Don and Michael Kauffman's conversation on the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln...

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The Ancient Open-Air Library of Jabal Ikmah

Assassin's Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory transports players to the medieval Abbasid caliphate. One place in particular that is recreated in the...

King Herod

Appointed by the Romans as king of Judaea, King Herod's reign was defined by great architectural projects and canny diplomacy. But he could also...

Dark Truth About Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd - the demon barber of Fleet Street who beheads people and then sends their bodies through a trapdoor to be made into pies. It's just...

Did Oliver Cromwell Ban Christmas?

In 1647 Christmas vanished by the decree of the Puritans who ruled Britain. But not everyone complied. Families lit candles behind closed doors,...

Emperor Diocletian and the Great Persecution

How did a humble Balkan soldier ascend to the heights of Roman power?

Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. David Gwynn to explore the tumultuous...

Who Was The Virgin Mary?

Despite virginity being a myth, why has Mary’s virginity been considered so important?

What does this tell us about the relationship...

Lady Godiva

Did Lady Godiva ride naked through Coventry?

Matt Lewis welcomes Annie Whitehead to delve into the legendary tale of Lady Godiva, uncovering...

The Boston Tea Party

Today we're delving into our back catalogue and revisiting the topic of the Boston Tea Party...

On December 16th 1773, Bostonian colonists...

The Most Notorious Viking Raid

The Viking attack on the monastery at Lindisfarne, a remote tidal island in North East England, sent psychological and cultural shockwaves through...

A History of Christmas Food

Porpoises, beaver tails, boar's head and puffins were just some of the exquisite dishes on medieval tables during the festive season. In this...

Paestum: Ancient Greeks in Italy

The story of ancient Italy is so much more than just Rome. In this special episode, we're shining a light on the extraordinary site of Paestum in...

From Succession to Codpieces: Your Tudor Questions Answered

In this special episode, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb fields questions about the Tudors and their time that have all been suggested by...