
History Hit’s Most Popular Articles of 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, we look back at the most viewed articles of the year from our website. These are the stories and subjects that have been consistently popular with History Hit readers this year.
From simple facts about key historical events to revealing the people who changed history, our top content takes us from the ancient civilisations of China, Egypt and Rome through to controversial kings and presidents and into global conflicts from the last century.
As well as audience favourites, we’ve included our editors’ selection of the most unmissable History Hit articles from this year.
For those looking to journey further into history, you can discover our top travel guides from 2021 and plan your own trip to some fascinating places of the past.
Our Top 10 Articles of 2021


10 of the Most Famous Vikings
Medieval
The 4 M-A-I-N Causes of World War One
20th Century