History Hit
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| Type of business | Subsidiary of Little Dot Studios (All3Media) |
|---|---|
Type of site | Video on demand, Podcasting, Digital media |
| Available in | English |
| Founded | November 2017 |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Area served | Worldwide (including the United States) |
| Founder(s) | Dan Snow |
| Key people | Dan Snow (Founder, Presenter) |
| Website | {{URL|example.com|optional display text}} |
| Commercial | Yes (subscription) |
| Registration | Subscription-based |
| Launched | November 2017 |
| Current status | Active |
History Hit is a subscription-based digital history platform that offers an on-demand history channel and a wide-reaching podcast network. It delivers a rich library of expert-led documentaries, award-winning podcasts, and regularly updated articles covering historical topics from ancient Rome to modern wars.[1][2]
Founded by historian Dan Snow, the service initially aimed to serve history enthusiasts who desired deeper, more engaging content than traditional broadcast media offered. History Hit includes renowned hosts and contributors like Suzannah Lipscomb, Eleanor Janega, and James Holland, offering both audio and video content across platforms.[3]
In 2020, Dan Snow sold History Hit to Little Dot Studios, a digital media company under All3Media. At that time, the platform had around 100,000 subscribers for its video-on-demand service, and its podcast network drew approximately three million listens per month.[4] Under Little Dot Studios, History Hit continues to expand its reach across digital formats while maintaining Snow’s editorial involvement.
History Hit is accessible globally via web browsers, mobile apps, and TV platforms such as Apple TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and Android TV. It operates on a flexible subscription model offering monthly and annual plans, allowing users ad-free access to its full content library.[1]
Among its popular offerings is the podcast American History Hit, hosted by Don Wildman, which explores U.S. history through bi-weekly episodes featuring prominent historians. Recent topics include amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Civil War, and flag design, illustrating History Hit’s commitment to depth and storytelling.[5]
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "History Hit". History Hit. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ "History Hit". History Hit. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ "History Hit". History Hit. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ Sweney, Mark (2020-08-11). "Dan Snow sells History Hit network to Little Dot Studios". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ "American History Hit". shows.acast.com. 2025-09-07. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
