Best 100 Local History Podcasts

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

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

Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, music, places, people and events that make New Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, currently living in New Orleans or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are, you've come to the right place! more

A weekly history podcast about the people, places and events that shaped the city of Atlanta, GA.

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

East Bay history podcast that gathers, shares & celebrate stories from Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. more

Welcome to Hometown History, where the forgotten past comes alive. Our mission? To unearth the hidden gems of history that do not make it into the textbooks. Whether it's a local legend that's been overlooked, a historical event that shaped a small town, or a mysterious occurrence lost in the annals of time, we dig deep to bring you the untold stories that deserve to be heard.Tune in as we travel back in time, uncovering the history you thought you knew and introducing you to the stories you never knew existed. Let's rewrite history, one hometown at a time. more

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments, and sites, and brings the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. more

The voices and stories of Petersfield people. Our volunteer community radio team covers local arts, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs town of Petersfield in Hampshire.This feed includes all our audio. You can find more specific feeds by searching 'Petersfield' on your podcast app.You can share your stories or become a volunteer with our community project. Find out more at https://shineradio.uk or email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.You make it shine. more

A look at the history and folklore of Appalachia, one story at a time.

Nicole Meldahl and a rotating cast of hosts from the Western Neighborhoods Project share San Francisco west side neighborhood history with humor, a real fact or two, and much-better-informed occasional guests. more

KCUR's Suzanne Hogan brings you tales of the everyday heroes, renegades and visionaries who shaped Kansas City and the region. If these stories aren't told, they're in danger of fading into the past. more

Stories from history of the Greatest City in the World - Chicago. The places, events, and the people behind it all. more

From the simplest farmer to the craziest outlaw, there are many amazing stories to tell from Canada's history. Join me as I delve into the many interesting stories that Canadian history has to tell. more

Three Castles Burning is a social history podcast, dedicated to the story of the Irish capital. Dublin is a city of many stories, Three Castles Burning tells some of the more forgotten ones. more

Dr. Nic Butler, historian at the Charleston County Public Library, explores the less familiar corners of local history with stories that invite audiences to reflect on the enduring presence of the past in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. more

The Kentucky History Podcast is a narration and discussion of the History of Kentucky. Our great state has a lot of historical value to offer. more

A history podcast by a history teacher from California exploring the history of his state.

History, true crime & bizarre happenings in the bluegrass state. Kentucky is a treasure trove of unique people, events, and places dating as far back as the mastodon! You don't have to be from Kentucky to appreciate these stories. Subscribe today and share with a friend. Visit the website to browse our merch at kyhistoryhaunts.com. And please leave a review or rating wherever you're enjoying the show. Thanks for listening. more

The history of Taiwan (1600 C.E. - 2000) is told through interesting stories in a non-chronological order. John Ross is an author and publisher of works on Taiwan and China, while Eryk Michael Smith has worked as a writer and journalist for several media outlets in Taiwan. Both hosts have lived in Taiwan for well over 20 years and call the island home. more

Galveston, Texas is home to hundreds of Texas historical markers and countless significant locations to Texas history! We are transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum. Galveston Unscripted is designed so you can explore Galveston while walking, running, driving, biking, or any way you choose to discover Texas history. more

A Philly History Podcast.

The Resident Historian is a weekly podcast from KIRO Radio's Feliks Banel. Each episode includes Feliks's long-form history feature from Seattle's Morning News, plus the weekly installment of the history and geography series All Over The Map. Special features will sometimes also highlight other local history stories from the KIRO Radio archives. more

Brief biographies of permanent residents of Laurel Hill East in Philadelphia and Laurel Hill West in Bala Cywnyd, Pennsylvania. Often educational, always entertaining. more

A superlative guide to a great state's destinations, hosted by Errol Laborde, Executive Editor of Louisiana Life Magazine. more

The In My Footsteps Podcast is a mix of Cape Cod and New England history, tips on New England travel, fun lifestyle topics, a slice of retro nostalgia from the 1980's and 1990's, and much more. Created and hosted by New England author Christopher Setterlund. more

Presented by Kansas City's Northeast News, this podcast dives into all things Historic Northeast. Join Managing Editor Abby Hoover as she interviews community leaders, keeps the community apprised about the happenings in and around City Hall, and discusses the biggest issues facing the Kansas City area. more

Voices of Oklahoma.com is dedicated to the preservation of the oral history of Oklahoma. Voices and stories of famous Oklahomans and ordinary citizens are captured forever in their own words. Oil and gas, ranching, politics, education and more are all visited in these far-ranging interviews. Students researching any of these areas can listen to first-person accounts of the way life was and draw from knowledge that may guide and shape their future. In addition to students, any visitor will feel close to history as they listen to these personal reflections. more

PA Books features authors of books about Pennsylvania-related topics. These hour-long conversations allow authors to discuss both their subject matter and inspiration behind the books. more

Presenting The Story of London, a podcast dedicated to telling the history of London as a single narrative tale; from its birth until the present day. Each episode takes us along the tale of the most fascinating and vibrant city on Earth. more

The Miami History Podcast will cover topics on the people, places and events that have shaped Miami's 120 year history as a city. The hosts are Miami historian Dr. Paul S. George and history blogger Casey Piket. more

Cranford Radio presents the sounds and voices of Cranford, New Jersey. Hosted by Bernie Wagenblast.

A short podcast about history, names and places, primarily in Northeast Georgia. Centers on Habersham, Banks, Franklin, Stephens and Hall counties. From colonial times, the Civil War, and today. more

A New York Minute In History is a podcast about the history of New York and the unique tales of New Yorkers. It is hosted by State Historian Devin Lander, Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts and Don Wildman. more

Discover the rich and sometimes quirky history of the University of South Carolina, with entertaining stories from its more than 200 years as the Palmetto State's flagship university. more

Interviews with historians, scholars, authors and anyone with a story to tell and a passion for this unique region of New York. more

Stories of Lexington, Kentucky's history and people.

Prof. Damian Bacich takes you on a journey into the fascinating early history of California and the West. Listen to stories and interviews with scholars, experts and people passionate about a time when California was the frontier of empire and imagination.  more

Every week, journalist, broadcaster and local historian, Annemarie Evans, explores Hong Kong, digging up many (often forgotten or unknown) aspects of our cultural, architectural, and artistic heritage.  more

Before the written word, the people of Estonia handed down their stories and traditions orally. History of Estonia Podcast attempts to catalog the History of Estonia starting with the land that was settled and moving along a defined timeline. Once we reach modernity, we will go back in time once again and dig into more detail and dwell on the places, events, and stories that deserve to be told more thoroughly. more

Tune in for a two-minute look at some of the most pivotal — and peculiar — events in Utah history! With all of the history and none of the dust, the Beehive Archive is a fun way to catch up on Utah's past. more

Texas History for Kids will share  some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history. Former Educator, Michelle Gallegos, will dive into history from Texas' battles and historical monuments to the odd and enchanted in a kid-friendly manner within 15 minutes or less. more

Here we rediscover the vanished and forgotten places in one of America's oldest states, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It could be a ghost town, it could be a former neighborhood reclaimed for industrial use. Sometimes we hike into the wilderness, sometimes the lost world is beneath a busy street. Maybe you live on top of a forgotten settlement? Walk along with us on the lost road. More at LOSTMASSACHUSETTS.COM Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lostmass/support more

The North Omaha History Podcast with noted author and historian Adam Fletcher Sasse. Each week, Adam takes you on a guided tour through Omaha's dynamic past. more

Urban Roots is hosted by Deqah Hussein (historic preservationist and urban planner) and Vanessa Quirk (journalist and producer). Urban Roots is a podcast that takes a deep dive into little known stories from urban history. It's brought to you by Urbanist Media, an anti-racist community preservation organization. more

One thing historians love is a good drink.... and drinking alone isn't fun. Happy Hour is the best hour, even if you are sippin' cold water in a beautiful glass. If you are under 21, chilled apple juice is always tasty. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalye-harpin/support more

Go on a journey with Travis and Chris as they deep dive into the little known stories about the Gem City, Quincy, Illinois. more

History 605 explores the history of South Dakota, the northern Great Plains, and the Midwest. South Dakota's State Historian Ben Jones will visit with guests about their books, museum exhibits and artifacts, and historic sites in the state and region. Along the way, you'll learn how to think, not what to think, about the history and the people of the past. The host is Dr. Ben Jones, State Historian and Director of the South Dakota State Historical Society. more

Since its founding in 1982, the Brattleboro Historical Society has worked to shelter and share locally significant facts and artifacts so present and future generations can learn from the past. more

The Discover Library and Archives Canada podcast is where Canadian history, literature and culture await you. Each month, we will showcase treasures from our vaults, guide you through our many services and introduce you to the people who acquire, safeguard and make known Canada's documentary heritage. more

A short podcast exploring the people, places, and events that shaped Muskegon, Michigan, and beyond.

Listen to recordings of lectures, book talks, panels, and other programs on Maine, New England, American history from Maine Historical Society. These podcasts allow everyone to enjoy, learn from, and reflect on history and its relevance today. more

This audio drama invites your ears to visit Slumberland, a small island town in the US. Come along with Thomas Edward M, the freelance soundman. He's been hired to meet the locals and record their oral histories for the town's time capsule. The unfolding history of the town mixes folklore, paranormal, mystery and humor. more

Moc Historii to audycja, która przenosi s?uchacza do korzeni polskiej pa?stwowo?ci. W?druje z nim w czasie i przestrzeni przez ?wi?tokrzysk? ziemi?, przybli?a dzieje miejsc i ludzi z tymi miejscami zwi?zanych. Poszukuje rozwi?za? niewyja?nionych tajemnic historii. Do tej pory ponad 400 miast, miasteczek, wsi, zabytkowych obiektów, zdarze? z przesz?o?ci takich jak powstania, wierzenia przedchrze?cija?skie znalaz?o swe odzwierciedlenie w tej w?a?nie formie na antenie Radia Kielce. W tej w?drówce dziennikarzowi Radia Kielce Robertowi Szumielewiczowi towarzyszy dr Cezary Jastrz?bski, którego wiedza o regionie ?wi?tokrzyskim wprawia w zdumienie. Audycji „Moc historii' mo?na s?ucha? na antenie Radia Kielce w ka?de niedzielne popo?udnie o godz. 12.05. Teraz udost?pniamy j? równie? jako podcast - nowe odcinki w ka?d? niedziel?.Starsze odcinki „Mocy historii' s? dost?pne w archiwum audycji: https://www.radio.kielce.pl/audycje/_audycja/86 more

Crossroads of Rockland History, a podcast of the Historical Society of Rockland County. Host Clare Sheridan welcomes guests every month to to explore, celebrate and learn about the rich history of Rockland County and the Lower Hudson Valley, NY. more

CASCADE OF HISTORY is the only LIVE radio show presenting news and stories about people doing cool things with and for history in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. We talk about people, artifacts, places, landmarks and the historic events that can bring us all together.The show is broadcast live Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time on SPACE 101.1 FM (and streaming via http://www.space101fm.org ) from studios located in historic Magnuson Park in Seattle, former site of Sand Point Naval Air Station.Send your questions, comments, guest suggestions and other correspondence to cascadeofhistory@gmail.com. more

Where We Landed is a podcast that recognizes our whole history told by the individuals that live and love this small Indiana County. Grant County is home to about 62,000 people, each holding a unique story as to how they landed here...in the middle of north central Indiana. We are collecting and sharing those stories. more

Retelling forgotten stories from San Francisco's golden past, 1776 - 1906, based on newspapers, books, and personal accounts, of the time. San Francisco enthusiasts, California gold rush fans, and garden variety history geeks can discover this boom and bust city, built on the discovery of gold. more

You don't have time to read through endless volumes of history books, you want to be a historic know-it-all now! Heritage Bytes explores the history, heritage, and culture, of Canada's 6th largest city. Each episode gives you a byte sized slice of the history of Mississauga from the beginnings over 10,000 years ago through milestones in history such as the War of 1812, the World Wars, and the development of a city through the amalgamation of lost villages. We look at the historic people, places, and events, that define our city today, including peering into the Darker Side of our history. Join us as we explore the historic connections to Mississauga and each other. more

Invisible Ground explores the history of Southeast Ohio communities by telling the stories of its people, places, and events. more

Enjoy nostalgic Anchorage, Alaska stories as we look back at the Anchorage you remember. anchoragememories.substack.com more

Welcome to Forgottonia, a high school classroom project that seeks to honor our rich history of rural America and examine the social problems we currently face. This project is produced by students and led by History teacher, Joe Brewer, at Cuba H.S. located in Fulton County, 1 of 16 rural counties in the western part of the state. Our title, Forgottonia, refers to a tongue-in-cheek movement in the 1970s. more

Aaron Keck is joined by Chapel Hill historian Scott Washington to discuss this week in history and why it's relevant today! Produced by 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com. more

Discussions with Genealogical and Historical Societies across the USA. Please follow.

Talking about what's going down in America's Hometown.

A monthly podcast series that looks into Southwest Virginia from the first pioneers up through the 21st Century. Each episode discusses the different individuals, places, and events that changed SWVA, even playing a significant role in American History. more

Everyone knows the history of Scotland: the romance of the highlands with Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Northern Isles with their Pictish and Viking heritage, Dundee with Jute and Jam, Glasgow and its shipyards and Edinburgh and the New Town Enlightenment. But what of the Borders? A published historian and archivist, Mary, and her friend, Doug, explore the less well-trodden paths of Scottish history and folklore as they shine a light on some of the best kept secrets of times past and present in the Scottish Borders. Join them as they chat and natter about the chequered history of the Borders region and reveal that, despite the best efforts of Hollywood, not all of the dramatic, historical intrigue and derring-do took place in the Scottish Highlands. more

Hosted by the founder of The Local Mythstorian project, Eli Lewis-Lycett, each episode focuses on Eli's extensive research into a piece of folklore or curious local history from across Cheshire, Derbyshire, or Staffordshire, revealing the hidden story within. more

The Marshall County High School History Club proudly presents... The Book of Marshall. This is a student researched, written, produced, and hosted project dedicated to learning and preserving the history of Marshall County, Tennessee. more

McHistory goes back in time to explore big moments and small stories from McLean County history. McHistory episodes can be heard periodically on WGLT's Sound Ideas. The series is produced in partnership with the McLean County Museum of History. more

New Times Radio (NTR) features audio versions of the top stories from the print edition of Topanga New Times, a magazine serving the Santa Monica Mountains area of Southern California. We share key articles on the arts, culture, history, and environmental issues while living in a Wildlife Urban Interface (WUI).Discover- Our naturalist and historian Suzanne Guldimann explores local lore and explains the nature around us. Books & Such- American Historian Jimmy P. Morgan takes us on deep dives into modern society through an American history lens.Lost CanyonsLA- Emmeline Summerton from @lostcanyonsla uncovers the rich cultural history of the canyons of Los Angeles, and the many influential artists and musicians that have lived in the area.Work Life- Olivia Pool is a Transformational Life and Conscious Business Coach bringing forth her thoughts on work/life balance and personal growth.Storyland- In the mix, you will find special audiobook chapters of The Coastwatchers, our original family friendly fiction series, set in WWII Malibu written by Suzanne Guldimann; and Wednesdays with JMo by Jimmy P. Morgan. More NTR projects are in development, including original content that hasn't appeared yet in print. Our producer is Brian Chapman. more

This podcast journeys into the far corners of the Collingwood Museum to open up the books, dust off the shelves, dig through the documents and look into the past of our community to find those people, events and stories that made this town into the jewel it is today. more

'Beginnen met erfgoed' is een reeks korte radio-documentaires van Lodewijk Deleu waarin ervaringsdeskundigen uitleggen hoe je de handen uit de mouwen steekt voor tradities, erfgoed en kunst. Want tradities, erfgoed en kunst moeten we niet alleen documenteren en bewaren, we moeten ze ook in leven houden. Daarom vertellen mensen met ervaring wat je nodig hebt om te starten, wat het kost, wat de valkuilen zijn en waarom het ook jouw passie kan worden.De antwoorden op de vraag 'hoe begin je er aan?' zijn persoonsgebonden en nooit volledig en definitief. Daarom komen per uitzending diverse deskundigen aan het woord, die elk vanuit hun eigen ervaring tips en trucs delen. Aan de luisteraar om met de voor hem passende puzzelstukken aan de slag te gaan. Veel succes!Met ikwashier.live documenteert, archiveert en ontsluit Lodewijk Deleu tradities, erfgoed en kunst. Dit met bijzondere aandacht voor immaterieel erfgoed en vooral die gewoontes en gebruiken die dreigen te verdwijnen. more

Jeden Sonntag gibt es bei 'MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Das Radio wie wir' eine Geschichte aus Sachsen-Anhalt. Hier finden Sie die Beiträge. more

Connecting the Docs is a podcast from the State Archives of North Carolina. Our archivists use archival materials to bring you fascinating, true stories from around the Old North State. Sometimes archival records solve a puzzle, and other times, they start one. more

Described in one review as a 'Belfast Tardis', Historical Belfast is Belfast's one and only history podcast on the airwaves. Hosted by historian Jason Burke, it provides an accessible and entertaining insight into the fascinating history of Northern Ireland's capital city, once proclaimed as 'the Athens of the North'.  more

Get ready to be spellbound! Austin honky tonk history comes alive in Tales From The Broken Spoke as told by James M. White with Bob Pickett more

We turn back the clock with local historians to find out what life in the Northwoods used to be like. This is part of an initiative by WXPR to tell the history and culture of northern Wisconsin. more

The 'Lynx to the Past' podcast produced by Rhodes College's information services staff uses the college's digital and physical archives to tell stories about campus history, mysteries, and legends. more

Visit our website yeoldeguide.com for extensive show notes, maps and discussion. Welcome to Ye Olde Guide - the podcast guide to the history and heritage of the towns and cities of England, with a competitive twist. Perhaps you're visiting one of England's wonderful cities and want to arrive primed to explore the remnants of its past. Or maybe you're seeking a new appreciation of the town you live in. Either way, this podcast is for you. Think of us as part guide book, part companion, part battle of towns. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Please send us your feedback to comments@yeoldeguide.com more

People's stories recorded from the Oral History Collection of the Civil Rights Heritage Center at the Indiana University South Bend Archives. more

Paul & Justine share stories and interview folk of the North East of England. We discuss history and social dynamics, fun interviews and interesting tales of life then and now. Join the show by sharing your stories of life in the North East...Send your own voice messages to the show by emailing podcastnortheast@gmail.comEach episode is like eavesdropping on the table next to you in your favourite café. You'll laugh, cry and maybe be inspired occasionally too.You won't regret adding this to your listening list! #Northumberland #NorthEastEngland #NorthEast #Newcastle #Durham #Tyneside more

Time Warp is a podcast on the Canoe FM platform featuring Host Paul Vorvis and Co-Host Kate Butler from the Haliburton Highlands Museum talking about Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada history as well as some other stories from Canada's history. more

Join the BC Museums Association as we explore topics of importance to the cultural heritage community in BC, and around the world. Listen as we talk with sector professionals, volunteers, and other guests about their work in BC museums, galleries, and arts & culture institutions. more

Murray Montgomery has written non-fictional history articles for the online magazine 'Texas Escapes' for over 20 years and now, he brings these stories to listeners in this podcast. Murray resides in South-Central Texas. He also has the 'Talk Common Sense' podcast. Reach him at: realtcs@zohomail.com more

Welcome to 'Public Historians at Work,' a podcast series from the Center for Public History at the University of Houston. Our vision at CPH is to ignite an understanding of our diverse pasts by collaborating with and training historically minded students, practitioners, and the public through community-driven programming and scholarship. In this podcast series, we speak with academics, writers, artists, and community members about what it means to do history and humanities work for and with the public. Can public history work bring about meaningful change? And if so, how? For more resources on these topics, make sure to check us out at www.uh.edu/CLASS/cph or find us on facebook and twitter @UHCPHistory. Together, we can help reclaim our past. CPH Director: Dr. Monica Perales (mperales3@uh.edu)Podcast Producer: Dr. Kristina Neumann (kmneuma2@central.uh.edu) Program Manager: Dr. Wes Jackson (wtjacks2@central.uh.edu) more

Knoxville Chronicles is a podcast series produced by the Knoxville History Project highlighting some of the most interesting of the city's old stories that still have relevance today.The Knoxville History Project is an educational nonprofit with a mission to research, preserve and promote the history and culture of Knoxville, Tennessee. more

Taking tall tales of cowboys to gangsters of the Cherokee Strip researching them and discovering the true story more

Calderdale Libraries' bi-monthly podcast, with guests, bringing you stories and facts from the weird and wonderful past...*Follow us on Twitter/X: @HOL_podcast*Follow us on Facebook: HOLpodcast more

A podcast about the great (and not so great) history of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Hosted by Sabrina Janke and Alex Judge. more

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Local History Matters from the British Association For Local History (BALH). Each episode highlights key people and projects from the local history world. more

Ordinary people who lived through extraordinary times tell their stories to The Living Memory Association. Stories from the 20th century of childhood, schooldays, work, play, courtship. Tales of joy and hardship from Edinburgh, Leith, Scotland and beyond. more

NorCal History show that does not bog you down with dates and names and focus' on stories. Hosted by Ricky Mortensen rickymortensen.substack.com more

Discover fascinating stories and explore the history of Jersey.

This is a podcast about Smiths Falls, Ontario. Host Matt Connell interviews some of Smiths Falls' best.

Das LWL-Institut für westfälische Regionalgeschichte ist eine wissenschaftliche Einrichtung des Landschaftsverbandes Westfalen-Lippe (LWL). Es betreibt moderne Regionalgeschichtsforschung mit dem Schwerpunkt auf der Neueren Geschichte und Zeitgeschichte. In der Podcast-Reihe 'Regionalgeschichte auf die Ohren' stellen die Historikerinnen und Historiker der Forschungseinrichtung ihre Projekte und Publikationen vor. more

Look History in the Eye is produced in Melbourne, Australia at the Victorian Archives Centre, where a hundred kilometres of historic records about Victoria's past are carefully preserved in climate controlled vaults. We meet the people who dig into archival boxes, look history in the eye and then wonder why. You can download copies of original records featured in each episode by going to the Look History in the Eye page on the Public Record Office Victoria more

On the banks of the Mississippi River, Cordova, Illinois has the rich history of a small river town. This podcast collects stories of old along with new stories to preserve our local history. This podcast was started with a grant from Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities. more

Salt Lake City's Weekly Newspaper provides thorough, relevant, and interesting reporting and writing on local news, arts, and entertainment for residents of Salt Lake City and the environs. Covering Salt Lake City and Utah news, politics, music, film, television, and arts; movie times, club calendars, restaurant listings, and blogs. more