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Top 100 History Podcasts

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The Art of Crime

Gavin Whitehead

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Maintenance Phase

Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes

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All Hallows’ Eve Podcast

Jayson and Kathi Harding

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Ministry Misfits

Ministry Misfit Media

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Super Familiar with The Wilsons

Familiar Wilsons Media

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Ye Olde Crime

Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

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Casefile True Crime

Casefile Presents

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After School Special Podcast

After School Special Podcast

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Behind the Bastards

iHeartPodcasts

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Lore

Aaron Mahnke and Grim & Mild

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Killer Heart To Hearts

Elise Buedel & William Cannon

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Horrifying History

Horrifying History

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You're Wrong About

Sarah Marshall

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Weird Distractions

Weird Distractions

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Bag Man

MSNBC, Rachel Maddow

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Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

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Those Conspiracy Guys

Gordon Rochford

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Myth Monsters

Myth Monsters

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Blacktivities

Shannon Chatmon and Talisa Hale

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Dignity and Respect

Tommy Garcia Jr.

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Revisionist History

Pushkin Industries

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34

Reflections of History

C13Originals | Shining City Audio

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35

Killer Destinations

Kathy & Cathy

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Sidedoor

Smithsonian Institution

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The Documentary Podcast

BBC World Service

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The History of Byzantium

thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com

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Everything Everywhere Daily

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media

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Passion Médiévistes

Fanny Cohen Moreau

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Conspiracy Outpost

Conspiracy Outpost

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EconTalk

Russ Roberts

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Noble Blood

iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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The Story of...

Naked Chicken Productions

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The Secret Sits

John W. Dodson

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51

The Rest Is History

Goalhanger Podcasts

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Hecate's Doorway

Brandon Stephenson & Gabriel Royz

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Murder Murder News

MurderMurder.News

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A Flatpack History of Sweden

A Flatpack History of Sweden

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Mission Spooky

Cord, JC and Kiki

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Do Go On

Do Go On Media

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Jim Cornette Experience

Arcadian Vanguard

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History Cafe

Jon Rosebank, Penelope Middelboe

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Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

Rachel Maddow, MSNBC

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70

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Jack

MSW Media

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Through the Gray

Fred & Joe Harrison

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Facts Schmacts

Matt & Kev

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Momma Murdered A Podcast

Momma Murdered A Podcast

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Abandoned America

Matthew Christopher

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79

Can We Talk?

Jewish Women's Archive

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The French History Podcast

Evergreen Podcasts

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Jocko Podcast

Jocko DEFCOR Network

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تاريخ البشر

Kafer Maghribi

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84

In Our Time

BBC Radio 4

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85

Violent Ends

Violent Ends

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86

Hush Hush Society Conspiracy Hour

Hush Hush Society Conspiracy Hour

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87

History Extra podcast

Immediate Media

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Grim & Mild Presents

iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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91

Trace Evidence

Steven Pacheco

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Paranormal Peeps

Paranormal Peeps

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Founders

David Senra

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God vs. God

Andrew and Matt

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City of the Rails

iHeartPodcasts

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History Podcasts

Whoever said being a history buff is all about dusty books clearly hasn't heard of podcasts. With a sudden surge in popularity a few years back, history podcasts have made history more accessible and dare we say it, even cooler!

Ah, the timeless adage: those who don't study the past are doomed to repeat it. And let's be real, in this current political climate, it feels like we could all use a history lesson or two. But why stop there? History has so much more to offer than just politics - sports, culture, and crime, to name a few.

And lucky for us podcast listeners, there's no shortage of options for those who want to brush up on their historical knowledge during their next long road trip or Sunday chores. Trust us, you'll be the smartest person in the room after binging on some of these worthy podcasts.

Top 100 History Podcasts

With so much content out there, we understand it can be overwhelming. Our listeners have taken the liberty of rating the top history podcasts for you. Of course, this list only scratches the surface and focuses mainly on the history of English-speaking countries, as well as some broader world history. From civil wars to political history, we've got you covered.

What's the best history podcast right now in 2023?

Goodpods aggregates the best history podcasts people are listening to right now. From history fan-favorites to new releases, these shows are guaranteed to be entertaining and informative. Check out the top-rated history podcasts in 2023 according to Goodpods listeners. Explore popular categories like Military Podcasts, Military History Podcasts, and Revolution History Podcasts.