Dan Snow's History Hit
by History Hit
Is this your podcast?History Hit is an independent podcast creator known for its engaging historical content led by historian Dan Snow. With a passion for storytelling, Snow has established a reputation for bringing history to life through immersive narratives …
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Estimated from 39 chart positions in 39 markets.
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- 🇨🇦CA · History#6300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · History#8300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · History#9300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · History#6630K to 100K
- 🇮🇳IN · History#9100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
518K to 1.7M🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.7M to 5.6M🇨🇦18%🇦🇺18%🇺🇸18%+36 more - Active Followers
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518K to 1.7M183K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 33 epsHost
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Recent episodes
The Mycenaean World
Jul 20, 2026
40m 05s
BONUS: The Complete Map of the Odyssey
Jul 17, 2026
51m 54s
The Real St George and the Dragon
Jul 16, 2026
30m 17s
The Real History Behind The Odyssey
Jul 13, 2026
53m 21s
A Day in the Life of a Gladiator
Jul 9, 2026
36m 29s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | Mycenaean civilizationBronze Age+3 | Professor Eric Cline | History HitHomer's epics | Mediterranean | MycenaeanBronze Age+5 | — | 40m 05s | ||
| 7/17/26 | OdysseyMediterranean+3 | — | Odyssey | TroyHisarlik+3 | OdysseyDan Snow+5 | — | 51m 54s | ||
| 7/16/26 | Saint Georgedragons+4 | Jasmine Elmer | History HitSlay: Ancient legends of female slayers and the hidden mythology of dragons | — | Saint Georgedragon+5 | — | 30m 17s | ||
| 7/13/26 | HomerAncient Greece+4 | Professor Dame Mary BeardProfessor Edith Hall | History HitThe Odyssey | Ancient Greece | OdysseyHomer+5 | — | 53m 21s | ||
| 7/9/26 | gladiatorsancient Rome+4 | Harry Sidebottom | History HitThose Who Are About To Die | — | gladiatorancient Rome+5 | — | 36m 29s | ||
| 7/6/26 | OdysseyGreek mythology+4 | — | Odyssey | IthacaMediterranean+2 | OdysseyDan Snow+6 | — | 1h 09m 24s | ||
| 7/2/26 | American Revolutiondemocracy+3 | Gary Gerstle | University of CambridgeHistory Hit+1 | — | American historyrevolution+3 | — | 56m 23s | ||
| 6/29/26 | Roman historyAgrippina the Younger+3 | Dr Emma Southon | History HitServus: How Slavery Made the Roman Empire | — | Agrippina the YoungerRoman Empire+3 | — | 51m 20s | ||
| 6/25/26 | First World Wartrench warfare+5 | Joshua Levine | History HitForgotten Voices of the Somme | — | trenchesFirst World War+5 | — | 38m 50s | ||
| 6/22/26 | spice trade16th century+5 | Roger Crowley | History HitAcast+2 | Venice | spice racePortugal+6 | — | 37m 30s | ||
| 6/11/26 | Roman Empireleadership+4 | Mary Beard | History HitDan Snow's History Hit | — | Roman EmpireMary Beard+5 | — | 52m 10s | ||
| 6/8/26 | VikingsHarald Hardrada+4 | Dr Wayne Bartlett | History HitThunderbolt of the North: Harald Hardrada, Viking King | NorwayByzantium+3 | Harald HardradaViking king+6 | — | 50m 20s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Roman Empirehistory+3 | Dr Simon Elliott | History HitAcast | — | Roman Empirehistory+3 | — | 40m 13s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Great Fire of Londonhistorical events+3 | Adrian Tinniswood | History Hit | Pudding LaneLondon | Great FireLondon+5 | — | 31m 07s | ||
| 5/28/26 | SAS missionWorld War II+4 | Damien Lewis | History HitSAS: The Great Train Raid+1 | — | SAStrain hijack+5 | — | 48m 32s | ||
| 5/25/26 | House of BoleynTudor power+3 | Philippa Gregory | History HitBoleyn Traitor | — | BoleynsTudor history+3 | — | 43m 35s | ||
| 5/21/26 | Anglo-SaxonsVikings+5 | — | History HitYouTube+1 | British IslesWessex+1 | Anglo-SaxonsVikings+6 | — | 42m 27s | ||
| 5/18/26 | Venicemedieval trade+4 | Roger Crowley | History HitCity of Fortune | VeniceOttomans+1 | Venicemedieval superpower+5 | — | 44m 06s | ||
| 5/14/26 | Seven Deadly Sinshistory+3 | Peter Jones | History HitAcast+1 | — | Seven Deadly Sinshistory+3 | — | 40m 41s | ||
| 5/11/26 | Nazi atrocitiesfamily legacy+3 | Lorenz Hemicker | Dan Snow's History Hit | RumbulaLatvia | Nazimassacre+5 | — | 31m 17s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Japansuperpower+3 | Dr Chris Harding | University of EdinburghHistory Hit | — | Japansuperpower+4 | — | 47m 16s | ||
| 5/4/26 | Lord ByronRegency society+4 | Dr Kate Lister | Betwixt the Sheets | — | Lord Byronpoet+6 | — | 44m 07s | ||
| 4/30/26 | Mary TudorBloody Mary+3 | Professor Kate Williams | History HitAcast+1 | — | Bloody MaryMary Tudor+3 | — | 49m 10s | ||
| 4/27/26 | medieval warfareEdward of Woodstock+4 | Michael Jones | History HitThe Black Prince: England's Greatest Medieval Warrior | England | Black PrinceEdward of Woodstock+5 | — | 53m 06s | ||
| 4/23/26 | assassinationStalin+4 | Josh Ireland | History HitThe Death of Trotsky: The True Story of the Plot to Kill Stalin's Greatest Enemy | — | Trotskyassassination+5 | — | 1h 04m 35s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
History Hit is an independent podcast creator known for its engaging historical content led by historian Dan Snow. With a passion for storytelling, Snow has established a reputation for bringing history to life through immersive narratives and expert interviews. "Dan Snow's History Hit" stands out for its dynamic exploration of pivotal historical events and landmarks, such as the Colosseum and the Great Wall of China. The podcast's format includes both in-depth discussions and on-location storytelling, appealing to history enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. New episodes are released twice weekly, with exclusive content available for subscribers. The audience for this podcast comprises history buffs, students, and anyone interested in understanding the context behind major events and figures. Listeners gain valuable insights into historical narratives and the relevance of the past in shaping today's world, making it a rich resource for learning and discovery.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 183K
- Total plays: 14M
- Total reviews: 4.6K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 3.0K
Castbox
- Followers: 77K
- Plays: 7.4M
- Reviews: 462
YouTube
- Subscribers: 98K
- Views: 7.1M
- Videos: 55
Podcast App
- Followers: 4.8K
- Reviews: 4.2K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 1.2K
- Reviews: 4
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Chart history for Dan Snow's History Hit
Peaked at #3 in Ireland, top 10 in 8 of 39 tracked markets, currently #3 in Ireland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| SG | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Canada | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| South Africa | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Australia | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| United States | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| India | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| IS | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| VN | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| HK | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| Finland | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| AE | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| MY | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| CL | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| TH | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| IL | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| Denmark | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| South Korea | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| PH | — | #26 | #26 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.