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

Why Did The Roman Empire Collapse?

Today (06/18/2026) 53:22The Origins of the Tank

06/15/2026 51:38 Mary Beard on Ruling the Roman Empire

06/11/2026 52:10Harald Hardrada

06/08/2026 50:20The Rise of the Roman Empire

06/04/2026 40:13 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.