History Hit

Get your ancient Roman fix with Life & Death in Pompeii with Dan Snow 🏛️ Produced by History Hit, Life & Death in Pompeii (w/t) is a new series fronted by Dan Snow and ancient world specialist Jasmine Elmer. The four-part series (4 x 60’) investigates and reveals the daily lives of the ancient Romans living in Pompeii. Keep an eye out for a TX date 👀  Find out more in Deadline Hollywood:  https://lnkd.in/eddqEHVn

As part of the relaunch season of Dan Snow's History Hit podcast, the team are bringing listeners a truly remarkable episode exemplifying everything the show stands for - empathetic storytelling, intellectually engaging history, and making the past accessible to all 💥 In this special episode, Dan delves into one of the most harrowing survival stories of the 20th century. High in the remote Andes, a Uruguayan rugby team faced the unthinkable after their plane crashed into a mountain. Dan Snow sits down with survivor Roy Harley, Daniel Nogueira - who lost his brother in the ordeal - and author John Guiver to explore the incredible true story behind Netflix’s hit film, Society of the Snow. This episode not only revisits their unimaginable ordeal but also navigates the complex moral dilemmas they faced in their fight for survival. Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore, this episode is a powerful reminder of why history matters. Please give it a listen 🎧 https://lnkd.in/egUTk8GW #podcast #relaunch #dansnowshistoryhit #network #societyofthesnow #interview #network

Vote for us in the British Podcast Awards Listener's Choice Award 🏆🎙 Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society has been shortlisted in the Listeners’ Choice category at the British Podcast awards for the THIRD year running! This award is voted for by the listeners - please help us win the number one spot this year and give us a vote at: https://lnkd.in/evuyHz5s #britishpodcastawards #listenerschoice #vote #nomination #shortlist #award #podcast #network #history

Our Russia season continues over on History Hit with 'Rise of Stalin' 📽 💥 In our latest release, insightful interviews with leading historians are combined with rich archival material to craft a compelling and pacey narrative. This series is packed with expert contributions, offering deep dives into one of history's most pivotal periods. Join our team of experts: Helen Rappaport, Victor Sebestyen, Dr Pablo De Orellana, Josh Levine & Iain MacGregor in part three of this four part series this weekend. Great work from the team Levi De Sousa, Giles Jagger, Joe Greenway 🙌 #newrelease #riseof #russia #history #svod #digital #documentary #series

INTRODUCING 'THE STORY OF ENGLAND: THE MAKING OF A NATION' 📖 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 In 2023 History Hit teamed up with English Heritage to tell England’s complex story. From this partnership we created a top-performing podcast and SVOD documentary series, following Dan on a compelling journey across England's most iconic historical sites. Now, we’re taking this innovative road trip beyond digital and social media, bringing it to life in tangible form. This latest publication represents an exciting step for our content ecosystem, offering audiences a deeper, multi-platform exploration of England's rich history. "True understanding lies in the combination of the reading that precedes the visit and the seeing, smelling and touching that physical presence allows. This book is built out of that adventure," describes Dan Snow. "It is born from the hundreds of sites that we have visited on our journey to make history fun, instructive and important." 👉 https://lnkd.in/g7ck4wda #storyofengland #book #publication #hodderstaunton #history #digital #content #network

Spotted in The Times 👀 Gone Medieval and Not Just the Tudors were featured in recent issues of The Times, showcasing the great work the audio team are doing across the network. In particular, the Not Just the Tudors series about the Medici dynasty gets a shoutout, as well as a special episode of Gone Medieval that sees host of Betwixt the Sheets podcast Kate Lister and Eleanor Janega join forces to tell the story of Joan of Arc 🎧 #feature #podcast #history #network #thetimes #recommendation #digital #content

Matt Lewis 🤝 Tristan Hughes This week Tristan Hughes, host of The Ancients podcast, joined Matt Lewis on Echoes of History to dive into the history of the Parthenon, as the podcast explores the epic world of Assassin's Creed Odyssey 🏛 Why bring hosts from different History Hit shows together? By featuring our hosts as guests on in-network shows, we’re not only offering fresh perspectives and historical insights but also creating a unique opportunity to cross-pollinate audiences. It’s a win-win that enhances the reach and visibility of both podcasts, making history even more accessible and engaging for our listeners. Check out the episode here 🎧 https://lnkd.in/etrd32wx #podcast #audience #network #hosts #talent #crossover #history #gaming

RE-INTRODUCING: DAN SNOW'S HISTORY HIT 💥🎙 Dan Snow's History Hit has been captivating listeners for almost a decade. So we're giving the podcast a refresh. We're reintroducing Dan Snow's History Hit to our loyal listeners with a fresh new look and feel, while also positioning it to attract a new wave of history enthusiasts. We know that what Dan Snow's History Hit offers is unique: Dan's enthusiasm and knowledge, intellectual discussion that is accessible to the widest possible audience, and going where other podcasts cannot to take listeners to where history happened. Don't worry, we'll continue delivering the high-quality, engaging content our audience loves while expanding our reach in the podcasting world. The show will also now run on a new schedule of Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Listen to Dan Snow's History Hit, wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 https://lnkfi.re/oh8dG1 #podcast #relaunch #dansnowshistoryhit #network #announcement #history #audio #content

This month, Not Just the Tudors is inviting listeners to meet the House of Medici, the dynasty who spawned popes and queens and ruthlessly wielded control of Florence for nearly 300 years... ⚔ Across four special episodes Professor Suzannah Lipscomb will take a deep dive into this complex and controversial dynasty that left an indelible mark on Western civilisation. These focused series allow us to explore special topics in depth within an always-on format, indulge in richer storytelling, and enhance our show visibility on podcast platforms. Plus, don’t miss the special artwork accompanying the series! 🙌 Produced by Anne-Marie Luff & Robert Weinberg. Edited by Ella Blaxill. https://lnkd.in/egRBf-q9 #podcast #series #medici #history #network #content #deepdive

New Release: The Fight to Paint 🎨 In the latest original release for our channel, the fabulous Dr Kate Lister explores a brand new exhibition at the Tate Britain featuring the work of over 100 professional women artists, 'Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520–1920' 🖼 Kate investigates the challenges these women faced, from their fight to take part in exhibitions, to being accepted, to training, to painting whatever they wanted: from war scenes and the nude. Accompanying the film, the Betwixt the Sheets podcast published a special episode where Kate sits down with exhibition curator, Tabitha Barber 🎧 https://lnkd.in/e2CZ_QRg #newrelease #behindthescenes #production #filming #tatebritain #arthistory #channel #digital #original #podcast