History Hit Podcasts

Who Was The Richest President?

Which President was best with their money? Which was worst? And are Presidents responsible for paying for their food, staff and parties during...

Catherine de' Medici, Serpent Queen

Queen Consort of France and mother to three successive Kings, Catherine de’ Medici's legacy could have been one of intelligence, fortitude,...

Petra: Ancient Wonder of the World

Despite being one of the most visited historic spots on the planet today, Petra was once a so-called ‘lost city,’ hidden from western eyes in...

Corpse Medicine: Eating Egyptian Mummies

A skull a day! People ate people in the name of medicine across Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. Charles II kept powdered skull in a bag on...

Movie Knight: Medieval world on film

It’s summer, so let’s kick back, give our brains a break and indulge in a little fantasy. Hollywood, like us, ADORES the medieval period and...

The Real Princess Diana

However you feel about the royal family, there's no denying, there was something about Princess Diana.

From the clothes she wore to the...

2. The Battle of Britain Explained: The Climax

2/2. The Battle of Britain was Hitler's first and potentially most important defeat. It defined the course of the war, forcing him to make a...

Eisenhower: D-Day and the Birth of the American Superpower

In June 1944, the joint forces of the Allies began the liberation of continental Europe on D-Day. But was there tension within the...

The Tragic Travels of Fynes Moryson

In July 1596, Fynes Moryson - a Lincolnshire gentleman and travel writer - was struck down with grief when his younger brother died as they...

Giggling Granny Serial Killer

Picture a serial killer in your mind’s eye. What do you see... Is it your gran?

Today is the story of one of America’s most notorious...

The Sphinx: Egypt's Greatest Mystery

The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most recognisable statue in the world - and one of the most mysterious. Even its Western name is misleading, since...

1. The Battle of Britain Explained: Preparation, Pilots and Propaganda

1/2. The Battle of Britain was Hitler's first and possibly most important defeat. It defined the course of the Second World War, forcing him to...

The Sirens

The word 'Sirens' conjures up many images, possibly of beautiful mermaid-like creatures luring sailors to their watery deaths. These ancient Greek...

Life Lessons From Historical Women

When women's stories aren't being flat-out ignored from the history books, they can often be sidelined.

Well not here! Joining Kate today is...

William Marshal: Knight & Crusader

William Marshal was one of the most famous and influential figures in English medieval history, rising from a lowly start to becoming the knight...

The Terracotta Warriors

The world was astonished when 8000 terracotta soldiers were unearthed in 1974 by Chinese farmers digging a well; the warriors opened a window to...

President William Howard Taft: The Reluctant Politician?

Sandwiched between Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson is our 26th President of the United States, William Howard Taft. Did he have the...

Origins of Beer

It's one of the most popular alcoholic drinks in the world. But did you know that beer is also one of the world's oldest beverages, with a history...

Medici Popes: Power over Piety

Fueled by ambition and the desire to extend their influence, the House of Medici saw the papacy not only as a religious post but a political one. ...

Salem Witch Trials: Interrogation & Torture

The second part of our story on the Salem Witch Trials. Anthony Delaney takes Maddy Pelling inside the courtroom as unbelievable stories of...

The First Emperor of China

Dan heads to China to discover the incredible story of Qin Shi Haungdi, the man who built the mysterious Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wall and...