Dan Snow's History Hit

History Hit Network

Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments.From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present.New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.You can get in touch with us at ds.hh@historyhit.comA podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The Ancients, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Read more

History

Episodes

The Battle of Passchendaele

Yesterday (11/10/2025) 46:42Rome's African Emperor: Septimius Severus

11/06/2025 41:31 The First Day of the Somme

11/03/2025 1:05:39Ancient Irish Funeral Traditions

10/31/2025 35:32What Caused Europe's Witch Hysteria?

10/29/2025 31:40 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.