Dan Snow's History Hit
Hosted by Dan Snow
British historian and TV presenter Dan Snow interviews leading experts to explore pivotal moments and figures from ancient and modern history.
The flagship podcast of the History Hit media brand, this show features long-form interviews with academic historians, professors, and specialist authors. Host Dan Snow, a recognized public historian himself, guides conversations that dive deep into specific events, eras, or figures, from the fall of Rome to the mechanics of WWI trench warfare. Episodes are often structured into multi-part series, allowing for a more thorough exploration of complex subjects.
“Unlike many history podcasts, the host is a professional historian and broadcaster who interviews fellow experts, creating a peer-level conversation. The show's connection to the broader History Hit platform provides access to top-tier guests and allows for cross-promotion of documentaries and other related content.”
Who hosts this show
Dan Snow is a British-Canadian historian, author, and BAFTA award-winning broadcaster. After graduating from Oxford University with a first-class degree in Modern History, he began a career in television, often presenting with his father, Peter Snow. He is the founder and creative director of History Hit, a digital history platform that includes a subscription video service, articles, and an award-winning podcast network.
Credentials & credits
- BAFTA award-winning broadcaster
- First-Class Honours in Modern History, Balliol College, Oxford University
- Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to history
- Author of multiple history books, including 'On This Day in History'
- Honorary Doctor of Letters from Lancaster University
- Presenter for BBC, Discovery, and other major broadcasters
Other ventures
- History Hit (Founder & Creative Director)
- The Ancients (History Hit podcast)
- Gone Medieval (History Hit podcast)
- Betwixt the Sheets (History Hit podcast)
- After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal (History Hit podcast)
- Author of popular history books
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Horror Stories From The WW1 TrenchesJun 24, 2026 · 39 min
- 02The Fall of The Ancient Roman EmpireJun 17, 2026 · 58 min
- 03Mary Beard On Ruling The Roman EmpireJun 10, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 04The Rise Of The Ancient Roman EmpireJun 3, 2026 · 41 min
- 05SAS Hijacked A Fascist Train To Liberate A Concentration CampMay 27, 2026 · 48 min
- 06Vikings VS Anglo-SaxonsMay 20, 2026 · 42 min
Notable episodes
- 01The Fall of The Ancient Roman Empire (with Peter Heather)
The concluding episode of a comprehensive three-part series on the Roman Empire, featuring a leading academic on the topic to tackle one of history's biggest questions.
- 02Mary Beard On Ruling The Roman Empire
Features one of the most well-known classicists in the world, Mary Beard, to discuss the complex transition from Roman Republic to Empire.
- 03Horror Stories From The WW1 Trenches (with Joshua Levine)
A visceral and detailed exploration of life on the Western Front, moving beyond battles to the daily survival, psychology, and grim realities of trench warfare.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format is a one-on-one interview, with Dan Snow setting the scene and asking probing questions while the guest provides the core expertise. The video version on YouTube frequently uses on-screen maps and graphics to illustrate geographical and tactical points. Snow's style is enthusiastic and inquisitive, making complex topics accessible without oversimplifying them.
Questions Dan Snow keeps coming back to
- “Why do people think this is the great question of history?”
- “How was [a specific society or system] governed at its best?”
- “What did the end of [a specific empire or era] mean for the people living in that space?”
- “What is a [historical object or concept]? What would it have looked like?”
- “Is it a myth, is it true, that...?”
- “How would people in [a specific place] have felt the change from one system to another?”
- “What is the book that people can go and follow up with?”
Signature segments
- · Branded 'Dan Snow's History Hit' animated intro
- · Use of on-screen maps to illustrate historical narratives
- · Structured mini-series on specific topics (e.g., The Roman Empire)
- · Host concludes with a call to 'like and subscribe'
- · Host promotes other History Hit podcasts and documentaries
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are almost exclusively credentialed experts in their fields. This includes university professors like Mary Beard and Peter Heather of King's College London, as well as specialist authors and historians like Joshua Levine and Damien Lewis.
- Joshua Levineon Horror Stories From The WW1 Trenches
- Peter Heatheron The Fall of The Ancient Roman Empire
- Mary Beardon Mary Beard On Ruling The Roman Empire
- Simon Elliotton The Rise Of The Ancient Roman Empire
- Damien Lewison SAS Hijacked A Fascist Train To Liberate A Concentration Camp
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast has featured external sponsors like Klarna. Its most consistent promotion is for its own parent company, the History Hit subscription service, which offers ad-free listening and hundreds of historical documentaries.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is Dan Snow's real name?
- His full name is Daniel Robert Snow.
- What are Dan Snow's credentials?
- Dan Snow is a historian and broadcaster with a first-class degree in Modern History from Oxford University. He has authored several books, won a BAFTA for his television work, and was appointed an MBE for services to history.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, new audio episodes are released multiple times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays), with the video version appearing weekly on YouTube.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a long-form interview show where Dan Snow speaks with a single expert guest—typically an academic historian or author—about a specific historical topic.
- What is History Hit?
- History Hit is the media company founded by Dan Snow, which includes the podcast network, a subscription video-on-demand service described as the 'Netflix of History,' and online articles.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms, with video versions of episodes available on the 'Dan Snow's History Hit' YouTube channel.
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