As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it is the perfect moment to look back on what has been a truly extraordinary twelve months for History Hit. In 2025, our mission to bring the past to life took us to corners of the globe rarely seen on screen, from the sunken secrets of the English Channel to the volcanic frontiers of the North Atlantic.
There are far too many wonderful people we’ve worked with, places we’ve been and fascinating facts we’ve uncovered to mention, but here are some of our 2025 highlights:
Global exploration
In a landmark expedition, Dan Snow and team headed to war-torn Libya, becoming the first history documentary crew in 15 years to film at the breathtaking ruins of Cyrene. Once a jewel of the Greek and Roman worlds, this site offered us an unprecedented look at ancient Mediterranean civilisation.
Watch NowCloser to home, the team plunged into the depths of maritime history with the discovery of new remains from HMS Northumberland, a ship of the line lost in the Great Storm of 1703.
Watch NowMeanwhile, our “land of fire and ice” takeover saw the production of three documentaries in Iceland, a YouTube video and a podcast episode, exploring everything from the first Viking arrivals to the staggering geological forces that shaped Norse mythology.
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Watch NowOur journey through time didn’t stop there. We traversed the Great Wall of China to unpack the engineering of empires and returned to the birth of the United States with our American Revolutions series. We also leaned into the history of the people, exploring the fascinating and often visceral world of Body Modification through the ages, and re-examining the tragic, controversial reign of Edward II.
Watch NowCatch up on a year of original history documentaries with Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb and more here in our 2025 on History Hit collection.
An award-winning team
None of this would be possible without the passion of our audience and the dedication of our crew. We were incredibly honoured to be named Best Factual Channel at the Broadcast Digital Awards this year. This recognition is a wonderful testament to our hardworking team – from the researchers and archaeologists to presenters like Dan Snow and Suzannah Lipscomb – who strive to make history accessible, accurate, and thrilling.
And of course a huge thank you to you, our subscribers, for being a part of our winning journey.
History Hit won Best Factual Channel at the prestigious Broadcast Digital Awards 2025
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Looking ahead: what’s next in 2026?
As we look toward 2026, we have a packed slate of original programming, including the highly anticipated Divine Fury: Demeter and Persephone and more deep-dives into the “hidden” histories of the world’s most famous cities. Here’s to a fantastic 2026 – and here’s a sneak preview of what you can expect, we can’t wait to share it with you:
