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Join Dan Snow for a new kind of history channel

HistoryHit.TV: The best collection of great history documentaries on any device, anywhere, anytime.

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Join Dan Snow for a new kind of history channel

Join Dan Snow for a new kind of history channel

Join Dan Snow for a new kind of history channel

Join Dan Snow for a new kind of history channel

Join Dan Snow for a new kind of history channel

HistoryHit.TV: The best collection of great history documentaries on any device, anywhere, anytime.

HistoryHit.TV: The best collection of great history documentaries on any device, anywhere, anytime.

HistoryHit.TV: The best collection of great history documentaries on any device, anywhere, anytime.

HistoryHit.TV: The best collection of great history documentaries on any device, anywhere, anytime.

History Hit
History Hit
History Hit
History Hit
1 Campaign |
London, United Kingdom
$206,557 USD $206,557 USD by 2,867 backers
$177,848 USD by 2,324 backers on Jul 31, 2017
Overview
HistoryHit.TV is a global video-on-demand history channel. It will be available on all of your devices, anywhere on the planet. Think of it like Netflix, but dedicated to world history. We'll bring you the best collection of great history documentaries. We'll also produce original seasons that will cover historical subjects in more depth than you've ever seen before.

HistoryHit.TV is a new kind of global history channel

Hello! My name is Dan Snow and I'm one of the Founders of HistoryHit.

History is my life. I’ve been lucky enough to make TV history documentaries for the past 15 years and my shows have been watched 100s of millions of times across the world on channels such as the BBC, PBS, History Channel, Discovery and National Geographic. Together with the HistoryHit team I also started the HistoryHit Podcast which is a ‘Best of iTunes 2015 & 2016 award winning History show that's downloaded 1 million times a month.

We'd love to invite you to become a Founder Member of HistoryHit.TV and play an important role in our mission to preserve the future of great history storytelling.


Pictured with Sir David Attenborough and Michael Palin CBE

Pledge to get early access, great perks and discounted subscriptions!

 

Intelligent Documentaries for Intelligent Viewers Around The World

Traditional broadcast TV, by the nature of its broad audience, has a challenge when it comes to making intelligent documentaries for people with a passion for history. The need for these channels to make films for a wide audience who often have little background knowledge of historical events results in documentaries that can often appear dumbed down to those with a deeper interest in history. As a channel dedicated to high quality, intelligent programming, we will deliver a level of documentary better suited to our audience - and without the need to chase ratings.

 

Distinctive, Deeper and Definitive

 

As a video-on-demand service we won’t be restrained by schedules and programme lengths that traditional TV has to conform to.  This means we can approach history subjects in new and exciting ways.

We want to take topics and themes and cover them in richer and more comprehensive detail than any TV channel has ever done before.  

We’ll be able to show films of varying lengths featuring in-depth interviews with world experts and historical communicators, as well as giving behind the scenes access to incredible locations, historical events and festivals, alongside traditional 60-minute documentaries. 

This will allow us to offer a far greater level of historical knowledge on screen than has been available on TV up to now - helping us achieve our goal of becoming the ultimate documentary resource for historical content.

 

Great Documentaries and Fantastic Original Seasons

HistoryHit will have both new and original documentaries as well as great documentaries from recent years that are no longer available to see.

We’ll be carefully curating these in a number of different ways: 

  • by asking our Founder Members about the subjects they’d like featured on HistoryHit;
  • by putting the HistoryHit team’s favourite documentaries and subjects on HistoryHit;
  • and finally, by asking our favourite historians to choose films they’d like to share with you.

Alongside and accompanying the licensed documentaries and new programmes, there will be a range of additional films that allow us to expand beyond the traditional 60-minute documentary 

We will be using the funds you pledge to make sure that we have the best possible history films for you to see – and by pledging and becoming a Founder Member, you’ll have a direct influence on the documentaries on the channel.

 

A Channel That Listens to its Members

Mainstream broadcasters operate a commissioning system where one or two people decide what they think you want to watch. We think this is old fashioned and ripe for disruption. One of our core pledges is that we will work with you, our Founder Members, to find out which periods/themes of history you’d like us to cover, and the types of documentaries that you’d like to see. We promise to talk with you and listen to what you are interested in.

With the help of you, the future HistoryHit founder members, we will be able to produce, commission and licence the highest quality history content possible and provide the fascinating, intelligent history content that we know you all love and want to see.

 

Here's what the Press say about us

 

Mobile Friendly & Responsive

We are building HistoryHit to work on any platform: from your Desktop, iPhone, iPad or Android device. HistoryHit will launch as a fully responsive web app so it will work just about anywhere.

 

Meet Ups and Events

We are going to produce a series of Exclusive Live Events throughout the year. We hope to see you at as many of them as possible. If you can't make it to these events, many of them will be available to view on the channel. Our first event around the launch of the channel is HistoryHit Live! on October 18th at London's Bush Hall where we'll be raising money for Age Unlimited, a charity that helps young people with literacy.

 

What Have We Done So Far? 

We’ve spent the last 12 months preparing the groundwork for the launch of HistoryHit.TV. Firstly, we've met up with the major providers of video-on-demand technology to ensure that we have a robust video platform for our channel. Secondly, we've met the major distributors of global history programming to do deals on their catalogues. Thirdly, we're in advanced talks with a range of brilliant producers and talent to discuss commissioning new seasons and new shows.

 

Why We Need Your Help With Funding

The more funds we get, the more great documentaries we’ll be able to licence, commission and produce.  If we don’t reach our goal, we’ll still be launching the channel, but we'll have less budget for films at launch. We'll still get to the same place, but it will just take us a bit longer to get there.

Development Timeline for HistoryHit

We'll have a special beta version of HistoryHit.TV for Founder Members to use in October 2017. We'll get feedback from you and implement changes and suggestions and follow up with a full public release in November 2017. All backers will get early access ahead of a public release.

 

 

Rewards & Perks for Your Support

 

In return for your support we’ve put together some great rewards and perks, including huge discounts, lifetime membership options, and history related swag.

 

Meet The Team

Our team is based in the United Kingdom and has over a century of experience in digital, production and broadcasting.

We've also got a fantastic team of talented programme-makers, writers, producers, event organisers and researchers working on the channel. We’re all totally in love with history, and want to create the world’s best history channel for everyone around the world who shares our passion. 

 

Our Risks And Challenges

Launching a channel and producing and licensing content is an expensive business – but you’ll be glad to know that a lot of the heavy lifting has already been completed.  The HistoryHit team is uniquely experienced to be able to successfully deliver great history content – as well as all of the other technical and creative aspects of this project.  We’re going to make the funds we receive stretch as far as possible to launch with the best documentaries we can.

 

Other than contributing, how can I help?

Whether or not you’re in a position to make a financial pledge at the moment, we’d still really value your help in getting the message out about the channel, and this crowdfunding campaign.  You can do this by sharing this page via social media, or mentioning HistoryHit to friends who you know are interested in history.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. We all really appreciate it.

 

FAQ

How much will it cost?
The channel is projected to cost £5.99-a-month in the UK (US$6.99 in the USA/Rest of the World).

I have questions, how can I reach your team?
For questions related to the Indiegogo campaign, feel free to email us at indiegogo@historyhit.com. Otherwise, you can always reach us at gazette@historyhit.com.

Will you carry advertising on the channel?
No. We think that if you are paying for a subscription, you shouldn’t get ads.

Will You tell stories from around the world?
Absolutely yes. We want this to be a truly global history channel that’s interested in history in every country in the world. You will be able to get HistoryHit.TV on any device anywhere on the planet!

Will the channel be available globally?
Yes, the channel will be available to access from anywhere in the world.

Will your podcast network remain free?
We will continue to give away our new podcasts for free, however we may make some of the older shows exclusive to our HistoryHit subscribers.

What happens if you don't reach your target?

We will still launch the channel but with a reduced number of documentaries.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

Yes of course. You can get a refund at any time during the campaign. You can initiate the refund directly from your confirmation email or Indiegogo account. We are unable to issue refunds after the campaign has ended.
 

 

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24 month channel subscription

Currency Conversion $125 USD
£99 GBP
24 month subscription to the channel (worth 143.76!).
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
90 out of 500 of claimed

Founder Member

Currency Conversion $6 USD
£5 GBP
You’ll be mentioned in perpetuity on our "Founders Wall" and bag a one month subscription to the channel.
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • 1 month subscription
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
397 claimed

2 month channel subscription

Currency Conversion $13 USD
£10 GBP
You love the idea of a new history channel and want to help History Hit become a reality. You’ll receive your very own spot on the "Founders Wall" on our History Hit website and a two month subscription to the channel.
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • 2 month channel subscription
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
396 claimed

6 month channel subscription

Currency Conversion $32 USD
£25 GBP
Six months subscription to the History Hit channel (worth £35.94!) as well as a mention on our Founders Wall forever!
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • 6 months channel subscription
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
543 claimed

12 month channel subscription

Currency Conversion $63 USD
£50 GBP
12 months subscription to the channel (worth £71.88!).
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • 12 month Channel Subscription
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
473 claimed

Signed Battle Castle book

Currency Conversion $101 USD
£80 GBP
A Dan Snow signed copy of Battle Castle, Dan Snow's 'History of the Castle' based around the six castles featured in his international award-winning hit TV series produced for Discovery/History Channel/BBC Worldwide by the History Hit team.
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • 12 month Channel Subscription
  • Battle Castle signed book
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
74 out of 350 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Waterloo book

Currency Conversion $101 USD
£80 GBP
Signed by Peter and Dan Snow, this book tells the story of one of the world's most famous and important battles. The Battle of Waterloo Experience provides what no other book on the battle contains—removable facsimiles of historic archival documents.
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • 12 month Channel Subscription
  • Signed Waterloo Book
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
134 out of 350 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

A million minutes of fame

Currency Conversion $189 USD
£150 GBP
Have your name read out as a Founder Member and valued supporter of History Hit in an episode of the number 1 rated History Podcast - Dan Snow's History Hit. Downloaded 1 million times a month, this is your opportunity for fame (or infamy!).
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • 12 month Channel Subscription
  • 'Thanks' on the podcast
Estimated Shipping
November 2017
6 claimed

HistoryHit TV Launch party

Currency Conversion $227 USD
£180 GBP
Come and join us for a HistoryHit launch party held in London, UK. We'll show the world that even historians can party in style. Will include some special guests!
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • 12 month Channel Subscription
  • History Hit Launch Party
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
13 out of 300 of claimed

Party Package for Two People

Currency Conversion $252 USD
£200 GBP
This perk is for twosomes, whether friends or family. With this perk, two of you are invited to the Launch Party, you will both be mentioned on the Founders Wall and you'll get one 12 month subscription for your household. Here's hoping you live in the same place!
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • 12 month Channel Subscription
  • History Hit Launch Party
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
37 out of 100 of claimed

Dan Snow and Peter Frankopan

Currency Conversion $284 USD
£225 GBP
An evening with Dan Snow and Silk Roads bestselling author Peter Frankopan discussing all things history at a venue in London. Free drinks will be included, along with the opportunity to speak to Dan and Peter after the event.
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • 12 month Channel Subscription
  • Dan Snow and Peter Frankopan
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
7 out of 240 of claimed

Subscription for Life!

Currency Conversion $630 USD
£500 GBP
For the true history fan, this is an opportunity to have lifetime access to the History Hit channel for free.
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • History Hit Launch Party
  • 'Thanks' on the podcast
  • Battle Castle signed book
  • Subscription for Life
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
36 claimed

Ultimate Historical Pub Crawl

Currency Conversion $1,261 USD
£1,000 GBP
The ultimate and most historic pub crawl imaginable. You'll join Dan Snow and the HistoryHit team visiting London's eight most historic public houses and learning about the fascinating stories surrounding them. All food and drink included on the crawl which will last from 6pm to closing time!
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • History Hit Launch Party
  • 'Thanks' on the podcast
  • Battle Castle signed book
  • Subscription for Life
  • Historical pub crawl
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
7 out of 10 of claimed

Commission A Documentary

Currency Conversion $6,303 USD
£5,000 GBP
The chance to help commission, develop and choose a documentary that will be produced for the channel. As part of the team you'll be involved in the development of the film, and will receive an Executive Producer credit for your role in the production.
Included Items
  • Name on Founders Wall
  • History Hit Launch Party
  • An evening with Dan Snow
  • 'Thanks' on the podcast
  • Choose a documentary
  • Battle Castle signed book
  • Subscription for Life
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
3 out of 10 of claimed
sold out

Co-Producer Credit

Currency Conversion $315 USD
£250 GBP
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
20 out of 20 of claimed
sold out

Associate Producer Credit

Currency Conversion $378 USD
£300 GBP
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
20 out of 20 of claimed

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