Dan Snow's History Hit

History Hit Network

Historian Dan Snow journeys across the globe to tell the stories of history's defining moments. Read more

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Episodes

How Did Japan Become A Superpower?

Today (05/07/2026) 47:16The Scandalous Life of Lord Byron

05/04/2026 44:07 Bloody Mary

04/30/2026 49:10The Black Prince

04/27/2026 53:06The Bloody Assassination of Trotsky

04/23/2026 1:04:35 Show all episodes

Our take on Dan Snow's History Hit podcast

Accomplished historian Dan Snow presents reports on both the weird and wonderful, the memorable and unforgettable. Dan Snow is an author, a famous historian and an award-winning television presenter. He also has served as president of the Council of British Archaeology and is a member of the Royal Historical Society. In his History Hit podcast, he covers significant anniversaries as they pass by and explores the past behind today's headlines. In addition, he looks into and presents the history and the places where history has been made. As a plus, he brings over some of the best historians writing today and holds fascinating interviews with them.