History Podcasts

Podcasts

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.Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be...

BackStory

BackStory is a weekly public podcast hosted by U.S. historians Ed Ayers, Brian Balogh, Nathan Connolly and Joanne Freeman. We're based in Charlottesville, Va. at Virginia Humanities. There’s the history you had to learn, and the history you want to...

Philosophize This!

Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world...

Revolutions

A weekly podcasting exploring great political revolutions. Now: The Russian Revolution Next: ???

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it.

History Daily

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...

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you...

Stuff You Should Know

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.

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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

The History of Rome

A weekly podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with Aeneas's arrival in Italy and ending with the exile of Romulus Augustulus, last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Now complete!

Against The Odds

Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds.In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of...

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

In The Way I Heard It, Mike Rowe gives a different take on a variety of topics—from pop culture to politics, history to Hollywood, each mystery is a trueish tale about someone you know, filled with facts that you don’t. Delivered with Mike’s signature...

The British History Podcast

The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won’t find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you’ll learn about who these people were and how their desires,...

You Must Remember This

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 (founder of Cinematical.com, former film critic for LA Weekly),...

Lore

Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (now also a TV show and book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more...

True Crime All The Time

Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson guide you through the most interesting true crime stories. This is a true crime podcast that spares none of the details and delves into what makes these killers tick. Join us for a good mix of lesser known cases as...

Fellowship of Christians & Jews

United States

True Crime All The Time Unsolved

Each week Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson guide you through the most interesting unsolved true crime stories. This is a true crime podcast that spares none of the details. We tell the stories of the victims, the facts surrounding the cases, and look at...

The Bible Recap

Forever Ago

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...

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

In "Hardcore History" journalist and broadcaster Dan Carlin takes his "Martian", unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to the past. Was Alexander the Great as bad a person as Adolf Hitler? What would Apaches with modern weapons be like? Will our...

American Scandal

Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage.Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and...

The Dropout

Money. Romance. Tragedy. Deception. The story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos is an unbelievable tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong. How did the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire lose it all in the blink of an eye? How did the...

Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast

Since 2005 Amateur Traveler has been talking about a different destination every week. It covers destinations all of the world with an emphasis on culturally rich travel. Learn more about your world. Amateur Traveler won its creator Chris Christensen...

Behind the Bastards

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...

Shows

Mega Bluster

Mega Bluster is an exhaustive exploration of the Mega Man franchise, tracing its winding path from NES blockbuster to retro nostalgia curio.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Forum series

Kennedy Library Forums are a series of public affairs programs offered by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to foster public discussion on a diverse range of historical, political and cultural topics reflecting the legacy of...

Door24 History

Produced for students of history, this series presents topics on the people and events that shaped United States history from European exploration to the Modern Age.

Vinyl Tales

In anni di studio e recensioni ho avuto modo di conoscere tanti artisti. Racconti da Vinile nasce proprio dalla voglia di dar voce alle loro storie attraverso aneddoti, curiosità e bizzarrie, legate da un unico filo conduttore: la musica.Sarà un lungo...

釈一平のお経DEヒーリンク

Tariki Echo釈一平が、神奈川県内(鎌倉)の各地で収録した自然の音に乗せてお経をあげるポッドキャスト。日々の喧騒を忘れ、一時の安らぎを届ける配信プログラムです。お経の後には解説も！ぜひ最後までじっくりお楽しみください。＝Tariki Echo＝島根県にある龍教寺住職の釈一平(本名:龍山一平)と埼玉県に有る善巧寺住職の釈明覚(本名:榎本明)の浄土真宗住職2人によるユニット「Tariki Echo」荘厳で近づきがたいという非日常感なイメージの有るお経。...

Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

Sitting members of Congress aiding and abetting a plot to overthrow the government. Insurrectionists criminally charged with plotting to end American democracy for good. Justice Department prosecutors under crushing political pressure. Rachel Maddow...

fash-the-nation's podcast

Uncensored political commentary and analysis with occasional deep-dives into U.S. and European history.

Jocko Unraveling

News, History, Impactful events and Lessons.

Strange Arrivals

Welcome to Strange Arrivals, where host Toby Ball unravels history's most famous cases of extraterrestrial encounters. This season three, we look at UFO researchers who developed theories to explain the phenomenon and the consequences those theories...

Spooky Appalachia

Here at Spooky Appalachia we deliver weekly stories, paranormal reaction videos, videos from paranormal related locations, and livestreams! Check us out! Visit our site and YouTube for more stories, as well as some spooky sightseeing videos! You can...

Greek Gods and Human Mythtakes

Greek Myths are arguably the most influential stories ever told, with their influences seen everywhere today. From the iconic Medusa logo (Versace) to the Nike Wings of Vicotry (Nike). But what about the Greek Myths has set it apart from the others?...

The Chernobyl Podcast

The official podcast of the miniseries Chernobyl, from HBO and Sky. Join host Peter Sagal (NPR’s “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!”) and series creator, writer and executive producer Craig Mazin after each episode as they discuss the true stories that...

Talking With…

Over the years C-SPAN's Brian Lamb has interviewed many historians, but was only able to scratch the surface of their deep knowledge. Now he's talking in-depth with some of these same nationally-known historians, making for a fascinating learning...

The Real Hamilton

From Broadway to the big screen, Hamilton has taken the world by storm. This podcast is historical in nature, looking at the actual events surrounding Hamilton and what happened after the story (as told in the musical) ended. Hosted by historian Don...

Pretend Radio

United States

Thugs and Miracles

Welcome to Thugs and Miracles, the podcast where we’re looking back at history through the eyes of the kings and queens of France – from the fall of the Roman Empire to the fall of the guillotine.To tell our story, T+M uses the royals as a unifying...

THE ANDREW CARRINGTON HITCHCOCK SHOW

10am US est Mon-Fri on Euro Folk Radio with your host Andrew Carrington Hitchcock

The Michael Doroc Experience (Reboot 2023)

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The Revolution with Steve Kornacki

To understand the partisanship and bitterness of American politics today, you have to consider what happened in 1994. Steve Kornacki, National Political Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, steps back from the Big Board to tell the origin story of...

The Prince

Xi Jinping is the most powerful person in the world. But the real story of China's leader remains a mystery. In this eight-part series Sue-Lin Wong finds out how he rose to the top, and what it means for China—and the rest of the world—now that he has...

Where's My Yowie

Australian Cryptozoology. Yowies ( Bigfoot / Sasquatch ), Bunyips and other Australian cryptid creatures. - Subscribers Yowie sightings and encounters. - First historical Yowie reports from 1700s. - My encounters with a Yowie at Limpinwood NSW...

Drift & Ramble Podcast

A podcast about the histories, mysteries and folklore of the old west. Stories about outlaws and bandits, lawmen and American Indians. Campfire tales and few ghost stories, too. So saddle up or settle in for the Drift & Ramble Podcast. New episodes...

Our Strange Skies

Our Strange Skies is a biweekly podcast that delves into the stories of ordinary people encountering the "unidentified" in their backyards and beyond. Each episode explores the UFOs and otherworldly beings that inhabit UFO subculture, and looks at...

The Code - Code Black

What has created the state of mind of a country that accepts the visuals and seemingly perpetual story lines of the crazed, mindless or uncontrollable superhuman black men and women that they need to be put down at any provocation. Welcome to the...

Shits n' Gigs

Anything and everything, for everyone.

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