Best 100 History Podcasts

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered. more

Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even a song—and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance. more

Bailey Sarian, a professional makeup artist & true crime connoisseur, is taking her expertise from her popular YouTube series, Murder, Mystery & Makeup, and expanding into the podcast world with Dark History! Each week, she will explore the chilling stories of the dark past from US and World History that they don't teach you in school! more

Clarence Thomas is one of the most powerful figures in America today. Nearly every issue of national consequence has his fingerprints all over it, from voting rights to gun rights and from abortion access to affirmative action. But nothing about his journey from rural Georgia to the Supreme Court was inevitable. In the eighth season of Slate's Slow Burn, host Joel Anderson traces Justice Thomas' surprising path from youthful radical to conservative icon. more

Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio. more

The Dollop is a bi-weekly* American History Podcast. Every week, Dave Anthony reads a story to his friend, Gareth Reynolds, who has no idea what the topic is going to be about. Each week one topic from American history is discussed at length. more

The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of History, American Innovations and more.New episodes come out every Wednesday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery subscribers. Listen ad-free on Wondery or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. more

Here's Where It Gets Interesting finds the stories of America you probably haven't heard. Host Sharon McMahon, a longtime teacher and one of today's most influential voices, will ignite your curiosity about the fascinating stuff that wasn't in history textbooks. She's joined by notable thought leaders who share insights about history, culture, and politics, and inspire us to grow into more thoughtful, well-informed citizens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The past is never past. Every headline has a history. Join us every week as we go back in time to understand the present. These are stories you can feel and sounds you can see from the moments that shaped our world. more

There's a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans in history and exposes the bizarre realities of their lives. Listeners will learn about the young adult novels that helped Hitler form his monstrous ideology, the founder of Blackwater's insane quest to build his own Air Force, the bizarre lives of the sons and daughters of dictators and Saddam Hussein's side career as a trashy romance novelist. more

You Must Remember This is a storytelling podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood's first century. It's the brainchild and passion project of Karina Longworth, who writes, narrates, records, and edits each episode. It is a heavily-researched work of creative nonfictio navigating through conflicting reports, mythology, and institutionalized spin, Karina tries to sort out what really happened behind the films, stars, and scandals of the 20th century. more

A weekly podcast series examining great political revolutions.

We take the best ideas from the best minds and distill them down to five focused minutes. We then add graphics and animation to create the most persuasive, entertaining, and educational case possible for the values that have made America and the West the source of so much liberty and wealth. These values are Judeo-Christian at their core and include the concepts of freedom of speech, a free press, free markets and a strong military to protect and project those values. more

Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD ('Fall Of Rome') helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is.New episodes come out Thursdays for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery subscribers. Listen ad-free on Wondery or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. more

The Spoken History of a Global Language. Kevin Stroud presents the History of English Podcast for word lovers and history buffs. more

Think of HTDS as covering the basics of what an American should but possibly doesn't know (or has forgotten) about history. The episodes are roughly one hour, story-driven, and irreverently educational. Each episode stands on its own as a story, but taken together, they will also walk you through a survey of US history that starts with the Revolution and will (eventually) go right up to the present. It's everything you need and want to know. And it's a damn good time. more

Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians. more

Brains On presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they're not like ice cream flavors, video games, baths, and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history. more

A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org more

I've loved and lived with the story of the history of the English for as long as I can remember. This is my retelling of that story, in a regular, chronological podcast; we go from the cataclysmic end of Roman Britain, and at some point will get all the way through to the present day. more

'The History of Byzantium' is a podcast dedicated to the story of the Roman Empire from the collapse of the West in 476 to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Byzantine history is fascinating, world-changing, and largely forgotten. Listen and discover who they were. more

Narrated and written by Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling historian Jon Meacham, Hope, Through History explores some of the most challenging times in American history, how our nation dealt with the impact of these moments, and how we came through a more unified country. more

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio. more

History on the Net was founded by Heather Wheeler, a historian and former history teacher. The mission to of the site is to explore neglected or forgotten corners of history that changed the world, no matter how strange or controversial. We have blogged on the U.S. Army's failed experiment to use camels as pack animals in the 1840s southwest, failed presidential assassination attempts, and first-hand accounts of the Invasion of Normandy. more

We started the podcast on a whim as a fun project during the summer of 2007. We both had some amateur radio experience in our past, and we'd talked for years about producing some sort of fun New York-related radio show. When Greg purchased a new laptop in 2007 that included 'Garage Band' (an audio editing program that makes podcast production possible), we decided to give it a whirl and recorded our first show with a cheap karaoke microphone that Tom pulled out of the closet. more

This week, something momentous happened. Whether or not it made the textbooks, it most certainly made history. Join HISTORY This Week as we turn back the clock to meet the people, visit the places and witness the moments that led us to where we are today.Stay up-to-date at historythisweekpodcast.com and to get in touch, email us at historythisweek@history.com.HISTORY This Week is a production of Back Pocket Studios in partnership with the History Channel. more

Historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are interrogating the past, and attempting to de-tangle the present.They question the nature of Greatness, why the West no longer has civil wars and whether Richard Nixon was more like Caligula or Claudius.  They're distilling the entirety of human history, or, as much as they can fit into about fifty minutes.Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. more

Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, and Butch and Sundance. Lakota, Comanche and Apache. Wars, gunfights and robberies. This show covers the toughest lawmen, the wildest outlaws, and the deadliest towns; all the people and events that shaped the American West. more

Our Fake History is an award-winning podcast about myths people think are history and history that might be hidden in myths.This show explores the tall-tales and tries to figure out what's fact, what's fiction, and what is such a good story it simply must be told. The podcast combines storytelling, humour, and historical detective work to create a show that is good for both history buffs and anyone who loves a good story. more

Thousands of historical articles on both British and world history for all levels of knowledge and interest.

Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. Host Erik Rivenes interviews authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years. Their stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical accuracy. more

The history podcast for people who don't like history... and those who do. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past. more

A History Podcast for Kids! Parents love us, Teachers love us, and most importantly, kids do too!History can be amazing, inspiring, and relevant to anyone. We love to share the stories of Spies, funny foods, George Washington's foibles, early advancements in cartooning and ballooning, and much more! A professional music score and important songs accompany nearly every themed episode. more

More than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian's vaults. But where the public's view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers and astrophysicists, host Lizzie Peabody sneaks listeners through the Smithsonian's side door, telling stories that can't be heard anywhere else. more

The Age of Napoleon is a history podcast about the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte as well as the general context of Europe between the early eighteenth and early nineteenth century. It is about big trends and the grand sweep of history, as well as the smaller, individual stories that bring them to life. more

Before he was Benjamin Franklin, inventor and statesman, he was just Ben, a boy in Colonial Boston with an adventurous spirit, a curious mind...and a penchant for getting into trouble. Meet our most endearing founding father at fourteen; a charming rebel years away from discovering the ageless sayings and brilliant inventions that made him famous. When Ben and his friends stumble upon a mysterious letter leading to a legendary treasure, he'll have to use his wits and bravery to outsmart the cruel British governor of Massachusetts. more

Discover ancient Egypt, in their own words. This podcast uses ancient texts and archaeology to uncover the lost world of the Nile Valley. A tale of pharaohs, pyramids, gods, and people. The show is written by a trained Egyptologist and uses detailed, up-to-date research. We dive deep into the ancient society, to uncover their fascinating tales. A member of the Agora Podcast Network. more

Our American Stories tells stories that aren't being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we'll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories. more

From the venerable BBC4 Radio, In Our Time skews more toward the Greats (e.g., Seneca; Alexander; Catherine; Frederick; Great Wall of China, the). Which is to say, it goes much further back than many of the others on this list, although there are more recent subjects, too. more

This Podcast is a show about the history of truth, and the historical context for our current fake news, post-truth moment. It's a show about how we know what we know, and why it seems, these days, as if we don't know anything at all anymore. The show is written & hosted by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey, and was created by the historian Jill Lepore. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries. more

History is full of the extraordinary.Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people.Hosted by John Hopkins. New episodes Mondays, or 1 day early for Noiser subscribers. more

Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of mediaeval history to life through compelling stories, fascinating characters and vivid scenes. 'A Dynasty to Die For' tells the story of the Plantagenets, one of the most powerful and dysfunctional families in European history. Their scandals, betrayals and bloody politics shaped the world we live in today. Season 4 tells the story of two kings, Henry and Edward, who are desperately trying to save their dynasty. Their conflicting personalities will be put to the ultimate test as an old friend, Simon de Montfort, and his growing powerbase threaten to destroy the Plantagenets for good. NOTE: If you haven't heard Seasons 1, 2 and 3 you can go back and hear this wild story from the start.A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit?megaphone.fm/adchoices more

This is a multiple award-winning podcast about early American history. It's a show for people who love history and who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our present-day world. Each episode features conversations with professional historians who help shed light on important people and events in early American history. It is produced by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. more

On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened 'on this day' in history. Whether it's to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day 'that will live in infamy,' or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time. So if you're stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic. more

A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr. Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith.

A podcast about the greatest explorers in history.

Real Cool History for Kids tells amazing stories from history, from a Biblical worldview perspective. Hey, kids, do you like stories about weird, cool, and just plain awesome events and people in history? If you do, you're going to love this podcast show! From creepy abandoned places all over the world to little-known facts about well-known people in history, Angela O'Dell, author of the history series, America's Story and The World's Story, brings you new episodes of Real Cool History just for kids, twice a month. more

History as told by the people who were there.

Since 2006, this podcast has been using history to elevate today's political debates.  'The perfect antidote to bloviating talking heads, My History is thoughtful, nuanced, and highly engaging.' -Columbia Journalism Review more

From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit's podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe, and far beyond. more

Humans have always committed crimes. What can we learn from the criminals and crimes of the past, and have humans gotten better or worse over time? more

The people and struggles that changed America one year at a time. In each episode, host Josh Levin explores a story you may have forgotten or one you've never heard of before. What were the moments that transformed politics, culture, science, religion, and more? And how does the nation's past shape our present? more

From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Irish History Podcast brings you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it's the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. more

Since 2010, The China History Podcast, presented by Laszlo Montgomery brings you over 300 episodes of curated topics from China's antiquity to modern times. more

In this show, Jody Avirgan, political historian Nicole Hemmer, and special guests rescue stories from the entirety of U.S. political history to map our journey through this era. Each episode takes one moment, big or small, from that day in the past and explores how it might inform our present and it does so in under ten minutes. more

Weekly interviews and articles from around the globe covering the most Fascinating People and Fascinating Places past and present. I talk to or about the famous, and the infamous, the celebrated and the obscure. History, Science, Politics, Religion, Society, and Culture. The podcast to satisfy your curiosity.Coming in January 2024: Season 4 featuring the man who caught Saddam Hussein, the attorney who represented the 9/11 mastermind. Scott of the Antarctic with the New Zealand government's Antarctic outpost. Human trafficking. Astronaut Jim Wetherbee. The Lake people of Ghana. And much more.And in December between seasons a chance to catch up on fan favorite episodes as we replay:Putin's False FlagEva PeronThe Exorcists & SatanMunich 1972 more

A Chronological Journey through the Revolutionary War. American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week's episode. more

A podcast for the casual fan of history. The Wikipedia reader. The kids who grew up with a dad who watched the same 10 hours of World War II specials on The History Channel. Join Dan Regester, Rob Fox, and Jake Goldman as they tastefully insert themselves into the past. The only thing we don't show is our research. more

A journey through the 5000 years of history documented by one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations. more

Wise About Texas presents Texas history in an engaging, scholarly and interesting way. You'll learn more about the Texas history you know, and a lot of Texas history you don't know. Most importantly, you'll come to understand the spirit of Texas! So get Wise About Texas! more

Pete Quiñones has hosted his show, The Pete Quiñones Show (formerly titled Free Man Beyond the Wall), since July 2017 and has concentrated on topics pertaining to liberation from the Progressive influence that has taken over Western governments. His current focus is on historical revisionism and how 'local politics and activism' can help mitigate Progressive influence while starting to build what comes next.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support. more

Learn something new every day!Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture.  more

Rex Factor is a fun podcast reviewing all the kings & queens of England & Scotland.

War has played a key role in the history of the United States from the nation's founding right down to the present. Wars made the U. S. independent, kept it together, increased its size, and established it as a global superpower. Understanding America's wars are essential for understanding American history. In the Key Battles of American History, host James Early discusses American history through the lens of the most important battles of America's wars. James is an Adjunct Professor of History at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX. more

This podcast, assembled by a former PhD student in History at the University of Washington, covers the entire span of Japanese history. Each week we'll tackle a new topic, ranging from prehistoric Japan to the modern day. more

A podcast about disasters throughout history - what caused them, how people survived, and how we've responded to keep those disasters from happening again. more

Go back to school with the country's top professors lecturing on a variety of topics in American history. New episodes posted every Saturday evening. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you 'After Words' and 'C-SPAN's The Weekly' podcasts. more

Achtung! Achtung!Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland discuss all matters Second World War.We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a bi-weekly show exploring the war in close up. James and Al have a stunning knowledge of their subject, but don't expect a linear narrative. The boys love a tangent and a forgotten tale.We Have Ways of Making You Talk roams down forgotten front lines, casts new villains and makes the case for unlikely heroes. more

This podcast takes deep dives into history every week from the history of potatoes to the bloodiest battles.

The 'on this day in history' podcast, with a new episode every single day. Featuring historical events that range from the Roman Empire to the World Wide Web, HistoryPod proves that there is always something to be remembered 'on this day'. Written and presented by Scott Allsop, creator of the award-winning www.mrallsophistory.com more

Love the Tudor dynasty, or royal history in general? We interview your favorite historians and authors as well as tell you the stories of the era and beyond. more

A podcast covering the build up to, breakout of and consequences of various conflicts in history.

The American History Podcast presents the history of the United States in an engaging, scholarly and entertaining way. Each season we take a topic in American history and dive deep to discover the roots of the issue, and provide our listeners with a lot of history they don't know. more

A chronicle of the history of the twentieth century, including art, music, popular culture, science, religion, and, of course, politics and war. more

A compilation of the latest Witness History programmes.

Strider Wilson hosts a podcast delving into history through the perspective of a mature erudite bro. He was one unit away from a history minor at U.C. San Diego, but he doesn't let that stop him from examining what it would have been like to be a bro posted up on Bunker Hill or uncovering the most chill aspect of surrealist art is. Buckle up because Strider will not only venture into humanity's shared past. He will venture within himself. more

This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim and produced by Michael Neal. Art by NipRogers.com. more

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History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath. more

In conversation with those that experienced the Cold War and those who are fascinated. Cold War Conversations is a series of podcasts chatting to those who lived through and experienced the Cold War first hand and those that are fascinated. more

Ongoing History of New Music looks at things from the alt-rock universe to hip hop, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. It is Canada's most well known music documentary hosted by the legendary Alan Cross. Whatever the episode, you're definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this. more

Renaissance England was a bustling and exciting place...new religion! break with Rome! wars with Scotland! And France! And Spain! The birth of the modern world! In this twice-monthly podcast, I'll explore one aspect of life in 16th century England that will give you a deeper understanding of this most exciting time. more

The history of the people who live in the United States, from the beginning.

Pequeños pasajes de la Historia de México, que nos harán vibrar y reflexionar.El Profesor Francisco Mendoza nos lleva en un viaje a través del tiempo a conocer, del pasado de nuestro querido México, hechos históricos poco conocidos. more

A chronological look at the origins and battles of the First World War from 1890-1920.

Découvrez l'Histoire de France et du monde avec l'historienne Virginie Girod dans cette nouvelle saison du podcast 'Au de l'Histoire'. Embarquez pour un voyage dans le temps inédit sur fond de musiques originales, pour une immersion totale à la manière de la fiction audio. more

A podcast charting the history of the United States of America from the foundation of Jamestown to the end of the cold war, covering political, military, economic, social, and cultural history. more

Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Beginning with the accession of James VI of Scotland to the throne of England, Pax Britannica will follow the people and events that created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by a PhD candidate in British Imperial history, and based on extensive scholarship and primary sources, along with interviews with experts in their field, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history. more

Footnoting History is a bi-weekly podcast series dedicated to overlooked, popularly unknown, and exciting stories plucked from the footnotes of history. For further reading suggestions, information about our hosts, our complete episode archive, and more visit us at FootnotingHistory.com! more

An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. Misbehaving emperors, poison assassins, mythological mayhem; it's like if Hardcore History met up with My Favorite Murder in the ancient world, with a heavy helping of booze and laughter. New episodes weekly. Currently covering ancient natural disasters. more

A daily (5-day-a-week) podcast feed of true Oregon stories of heroes and rascals, of shipwrecks and lost gold. Stories of shanghaied sailors and Skid Road bordellos and pirates and robbers and mysteries. An exploding whale, a couple of shockingly scary cults, a 19th-century serial killer, several very naughty ladies, a handful of solid-brass con artists, and some of the dumbest bad guys in the history of the universe. more

Check-in every day to hear the top historical event for this day in past years.

Podcast by The Hellenistic Age Podcast

Genealogy is the most wonderful of pastimes. I love it, and you should, too. There are endless reasons why. Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the western world, as more and more people discover the exhilarating and slightly addictive nature of ancestor hunting. It's like an ongoing mystery with clues you have to discover and then put together to come to conclusions about your family's past. more

Helena Bonham Carter shines light on extraordinary stories from World War Two.

You're going to hear Islamic history like you've never heard it before. From Prophet Noah to Queen Bilqis. From the Ottoman Empire to the Islamic Caliphate. If it's about Muslims and it happened in the past, Inshallah, you're going to get it here. more

Did you ever fall asleep in history class? You're not alone. History can be boring when focusing on only dates and statistics. Historium seeks to find the narrative of history in some of the most unlikely places. Seamlessly blending history and storytelling, Jake Barton draws you into historical tales you've probably never heard before. more

Whoever said history was boring obviously wasn't paying attention. Each week, join Katie Charlwood, history harlot and reader of books, as she delves into the people, places and events that make history a bit more interesting! more

Radio Dastneveshteha podcast focuses on modern Iranian history utilizing various archives such as Harvard's Iranian Oral History Projects, and other notable archives.The first season covers various topics such as 1961 Teacher's General Strike, 1987 Mecca Incident, and 40 Years of Post-Revolution Iranian Music. Season 2, Ayatollah's Spokesman is a deep dive into Sadegh Ghotbzadeh's Personal and Political Life. more