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Sunrise shot of Callanish Standing Stones wins Historic Photographer of the Year

From the famous train tracks of Auschwitz to the ancient Callanish Stones, History Hit showcases the most important historical sites

Digital Camera World · Nov 22, 2023

Director slams French "Napoleon" critics

“The audience that I showed it to in Paris, they loved it," Scott told the BBC

Salon · Nov 21, 2023

Napoleon director Ridley Scott issues scathing response to French critics who dislike new movie

It’s the latest in a series of brilliantly blunt replies to negative comments about his new movie

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

‘Such a beautiful creature’: Chris Packham, Dan Snow and more on their favourite museum exhibit

Five UK museums are up for a £120,000 prize. So what’s the best item in each of them? From a sleeping beauty to an extinct bird, famous fans pick their most treasured object

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023

Sledge flag used during 19th-century polar search saved for nation

Michael Palin and Dan Snow backed the campaign to raise £120,000 to stop the Kellet sledge flag from passing to an overseas private collector.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Rare Arctic naval flag saved from overseas buyer thanks to star campaign

Michael Palin and Dan Snow helped to raise £120,000 to stop the Kellet sledge flag from leaving the UK

Evening Standard · May 21, 2023

Huge shark washes up on Irish beach in first recording of rare species

The 14ft female smalltooth sand tiger shark is at the upper end of the size limits for the species

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Hunt for head of ‘butchered’ shark that washed up on UK beach

TV historian Dan Snow has joined the hunt for the remnants of the animal

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

‘Like a Roman hoard’: calls grow for return of Hampshire shark’s body parts

Historian Dan Snow assembled team to ‘secure the shark for science’ but head, tail and fin were gone

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

TV historian calls for return of head of rare shark washed up on UK beach

Dan Snow was speaking after the shark’s body was found by walkers on Lepe Beach in Hampshire.

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023