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

Knights vs Ottomans: The Great Siege of Malta

09/17/2026 28:47The KGB Double Agent Who Stopped Armageddon with Ben McIntyre

09/14/2026 41:29 The Battle of Stamford Bridge Explained

09/10/2026 31:50The Battle of New York Explained

09/07/2026 1:42:06The Rise & Fall of Babylon

09/03/2026 48:32 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.