It is a joint venture between Hearst Networks UK and Sky Group with localized channels across Europe.

The channel is available through a number of satellite, cable, terrestrial and IPTV distributors across Europe, the Middle East and South Africa.

The channel's schedule consisted of three different shows - Biography (restyled for a British audience), History Alive and Our Century.

[6] The launch of Sky Digital in October 1998 allowed the channel to significantly increase its broadcast hours.

The channel broadcasts content in 1080p HD, and operates on a separate schedule from the SD feed.

On 14 June 2021 AMC Networks acquires full ownership of its Spanish channels, including Canal Historia.

[22] Canal Historia is available in Spain on Movistar+, cable networks (Telecable, R, Euskaltel), IPTV providers (Vodafone, Orange TV) and streaming media (TotalChannel).

[25] The History Channel began in Scandinavia in September 1997, broadcasting for three hours daily on the analogue Viasat platform.

[30] On 15 January 2021 Belgian provider Telenet moved the channel from their premium packages to the basic subscription.

One day later, their subsidiary SBS Belgium announced they would handle Belgian advertising sales for the channel starting 1 February 2021.