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Top 100 History Podcasts
Mar 29, 2024
The Best History Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.
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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.
To get early access to ad-free episodes and extra content, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts are pushkin.fm/pus.
iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
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The Art of Crime is a history podcast about the unlikely collisions between true crime and the arts. We take painstaking research and craft it into compelling stories that teach you about society and culture.
Each new season covers a different theme. Season 3 is titled "Queen of Crime: Madame Tussaud and the Chamber of Horrors." Just in time for Women's History Month, this season chronicles the long and distinguished career of Madame Tussaud, one of the most celebrated show-women of her day, kicking off in pre-revolutionary France and wrapping up in Victorian London. At the same time, "Queen of Crime" tracks the evolution of the Chamber of Horrors, a special showroom in Tussaud's wax museum that exhibited macabre curiosities, including effigies of notorious murderers.
Season 2 is titled "Assassins." It profiles artists who have committed, attempted, or at least been implicated in an assassination. Also check out Season 1, "The Unusual Suspects: Artists Accused of Being Jack the Ripper."
For show notes and full transcripts, visit www.artofcrimepodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook at Art of Crime Podcast, Instagram @artofcrimepodcast, and Twitter @artofcrimepod. To get in touch by email, please write to [email protected].
Help us buy books for future research and pay composer Liam Bellman-Sharpe, who writes a unique score for every episode! If you'd like to make a donation, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast. You can also make a onetime contribution via PayPal. The relevant email address is [email protected].
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Amanda and Josh on marriage, family, relationships, and connecting with new friends and interesting people. New Episodes every Wednesday.
Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious, hopeful, and try not to take ourselves too seriously - admittedly, with varying degrees of success.
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Author Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of history’s most fascinating royals: the tyrants and the tragic, the murderers and the murdered, and everyone in between. Because when you’re wearing a crown, mistakes often mean blood.
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On Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru, The Great Brian Last turns the tables and hosts the show, with Jim in the expert’s seat answering a multitude of questions on an array of topics, all sent in by the listeners in the Cult of Cornette! The Drive-Thru also features big event reviews, fan-submitted songs and a variety of frivolity!
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The Jim Cornette Experience features Jim and his co-host The Great Brian Last discussing–and often dissecting–topics ranging from classic and current pro wrestling to politics, food and whatever is pissing Jim off! It’s freewheeling discussion that goes wherever JC takes it!
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Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be supporting the history-reframing, perspective-shifting, time-warping stories you can't get enough of - and you'll unlock access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/throughline
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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it.
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History as told by the people who were there.
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An exciting History podcast for lovers of history.
Also featuring longer episodes with Historians , Veterans and more.
I am also have a YouTube Channel that has a variety of separate content -https://youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory
Email me at - [email protected]
Twitter - @afewminshistory
If you’d like me to chat about anything, just drop me a message on these platforms.
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From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre.
Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!
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In times of trouble, mankind has always turned to the heavens for help. Each episode, we audition two divine beings to see who has what it takes for a chance at the ultimate comeback. May the best god win.
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Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter.
Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. Brought to you in partnership with the London Review of Books.
New episodes every Thursday and Sunday.
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The streets of wartime London are pitch black and the darkness offers cover to a murderer every bit as terrible as Jack the Ripper. During one awful week in February 1942 he viciously attacks women night after night. But the victims of the so-called Blackout Ripper are now all but forgotten.
In this season of Bad Women, historian Hallie Rubenhold and criminologist Alice Fiennes share new details from the archives to tell the extraordinary and moving stories of the women who died and why their deaths were swept from view.
And don't miss season one of Bad Women about a cold case like no other. In the fall of 1888, five women were brutally murdered in the slums of London. But everything you think you know about Jack the Ripper and those murdered women is wrong. Hallie reconstructs the lives of the five victims - revealing the appalling treatment they faced as women in the 1880s, and completely overturning the accepted Ripper story.
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Each season of Unobscured digs deep into one of history's darkest and most misunderstood moments, and sheds light on the true story beneath the myth.
Explore the Salem witch trials (S1), the Spiritualist Movement (S2), Jack the Ripper (S3), and Grigori Rasputin (S4) through the narrative storytelling of Aaron Mahnke, along with prominent historian interviews.
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Is everybody in?
The show is about to begin!
Music is an important part of life and everybody remembers their first concert.
Every week Brian will be interviewing musicians, music industry professionals and podcasters, exploring their music and concert experiences. Let's get those nostalgia juices flowing..
Now without further adieu Let's get on with the shooooow!!!
Www.concertsthatmadeus.com
Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/concerts-that-made-us.
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Welcome to your clandestine classroom.
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Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should.
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History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet. Powerful kings, warrior queens, nomads, empires and expeditions. Historian Dan Snow and his expert guests bring all these stories to life and more in a daily dose of history. Join Dan as he digs into the past to make sense of the headlines and get up close to the biggest discoveries being made around the world today, as they happen.
If you want to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at [email protected], we'd love to hear from you!
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Host Oona Chaplin guides listeners through the period known as the Red Scare - an ideological battle that implicated Hollywood’s biggest stars, including her grandfather, Charlie.
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Welcome to Obscura, a true crime podcast that immerses you in the depths of the darkest mysteries life has to offer. Unravel chilling narratives with us as we delve into true stories of murders, enigmatic mysteries, and haunting disappearances. Our meticulous storytelling brings these grim tales to life, exploring the intricate details of heinous acts with unwavering precision. Join us on a journey into the heart of darkness, where each episode unveils a captivating yet bone-chilling narrative. Prepare yourself for a gripping exploration of the macabre in unflinching detail.
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We support your right to Common Sense! Host Bob Woodley finds the news stories that might have flown in under the radar in Not the Headlines! Let's Go Back Through the Listening Tube examines historical points of relevance from the week, and how they influence today's world. The Epilogue covers what's on Bob's mind this week. It might be serious, it might be funny, but it's always informative.
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So, if you're passionate about gaining a broader perspective on African American History, don't miss an episode.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-mic-black-history--4557850/support.
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Learn about America's Godly heritage with author and historian William J. Federer.
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The Lawfare Podcast features discussions with experts, policymakers, and opinion leaders at the nexus of national security, law, and policy. On issues from foreign policy, homeland security, intelligence, and cybersecurity to governance and law, we have doubled down on seriousness at a time when others are running away from it. Visit us at www.lawfareblog.com.
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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. Check out si.edu/sidedoor and follow @SidedoorPod for more info.
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Ready for something frightful? Host Peter Laws covers dark stories that will make you want to sleep with the light on. If you have a Morbid curiosity with an obsession to having no sleep then this dark topic podcast will be your go to. No stories are too scary for Frightful junkies.
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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 ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we’re left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business Wars and Tides of History comes American Scandal, where we take you deep into the heart of America’s dark side to look at what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they’re caught. Hosted by Lindsay Graham.
Follow American Scandal on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge new seasons of American Scandal early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts.
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As long as there’s been oppression, there’ve been people fighting it. This weekly podcast dives into history to drag up the wildest rebels, the most beautiful revolts, and all the people who long to be—and fight to be—free. It explores complex stories of resistance that offer lessons and inspiration for us today, focusing on the ensemble casts that make up each act of history. That is to say, this podcast focuses on Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff.
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true crime, mysteries, strange stories, stories,paranormal, UK, I try to be factual and not give too many opinions. Podcasts are 'low fi' with out any editing.
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The history of horror and the horror of history.
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Welcome to the riveting true crime podcast that takes you on a deep dive into the world's most gripping cases. Each season unravels a unique case—choose one that intrigues you and dive in.
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
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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 survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman taken hostage by Somali pirates, these stories made headlines around the world. AGAINST THE ODDS will make you feel as though you’re living these experiences with our heroes as they push themselves to their limits.
New episodes come out every Tuesday 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.
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In a small Tennessee town, a local serial killer was caught by the most unlikely investigators: A group of high school students, led by their teacher, Alex Campbell. Throughout the course of one school semester, the class pieced together a 30-year-old mystery and identified the killer behind at least six brutal murders. Shockingly, while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations publicly agrees with their theory, no charges have been filed against the murderer. While some sleuthing students already have graduated, they, along with a fresh crop of current high schoolers, still want to finish the assignment, once and for all.
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Leaving no stone unturned in our quest for the weirdest stories, guys, and art from the Middle Ages.
The Weird Medieval Guys podcast is brought to you by Olivia, the creator of internet sensation Weird Medieval Guys, and Aran, a historian and fellow weird guy connoisseur.
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Fabulous Folklore will give you your weekly fix of fabulous folklore in fifteen minutes (or less)!
Hosted by fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy Sedgwick, the podcast explores folklore, legends, superstitions, mythology, and all things weird, occult and unusual.
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.
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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 2024?
Goodpods aggregates the best history podcasts people are listening to right now. From historical fan-favorites to new releases, these shows are guaranteed to be entertaining and informative. Check out the top-rated history podcasts in 2024 according to Goodpods listeners. Explore popular categories like Military Podcasts, Military History Podcasts, and Revolution History Podcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions Best History Podcasts
What are history podcasts?
History podcasts are audio programs that focus on exploring and discussing various aspects of history. They cover a wide range of topics, including specific historical events, figures, eras, and cultural movements. History podcasts aim to educate and entertain listeners by presenting historical information, analysis, and storytelling in an engaging audio format.
How do history podcasts differ from other genres of podcasts?
History podcasts differ from other genres in that they specifically focus on historical subjects. While other podcasts may cover a wide range of topics, history podcasts are dedicated to examining and contextualizing the past. They often involve extensive research, drawing from primary and secondary sources to provide accurate historical information and analysis.
Are history podcasts based on accurate historical research?
Many history podcasts strive to be based on accurate historical research. Reputable history podcasters conduct thorough research, consulting scholarly works, primary sources, and expert opinions to ensure the factual integrity of their content. However, it's important for listeners to be discerning and consider multiple sources to verify the accuracy and interpretation of the historical information presented.
Can you recommend some popular history podcasts?
Certainly! Here are a few popular history podcasts on Goodpods. "Hardcore History," "The History of Rome," "Revolutions," "The British History Podcast," "The History of England," "Stuff You Missed in History Class," and "The History of Byzantium."
What are the different types of history podcasts available?
History podcasts come in various formats and styles. Some focus on specific historical events, such as wars or revolutions, while others explore the life stories of notable historical figures. There are also podcasts that cover broader historical periods or themes, including social, cultural, or economic history. Additionally, some history podcasts adopt a narrative storytelling approach, making the past come alive through vivid storytelling techniques.
Can history podcasts contribute to historical research and scholarship?
While history podcasts primarily aim to educate and entertain listeners, they can contribute to historical research and scholarship. By presenting historical information and analysis in an accessible and engaging manner, history podcasts can inspire curiosity and interest in the subject. They may introduce listeners to lesser-known historical events or figures, prompting further exploration and investigation. Additionally, history podcasters often engage with academic historians, bringing their expertise and insights into the podcast episodes, thereby contributing to broader historical discussions.
Can you recommend any history podcasts for beginners?
Certainly! Here are a few history podcasts that are beginner-friendly. "The History of Rome," "Hardcore History," "Revolutions," "Stuff You Missed in History Class," and "The British History Podcast." These podcasts provide engaging and accessible introductions to historical topics while maintaining a high standard of research and storytelling.
Do history podcasts cover controversial or lesser-known historical events?
Yes, history podcasts often cover controversial or lesser-known historical events. One of the advantages of the podcasting medium is its ability to explore niche or overlooked topics that may not receive extensive coverage in mainstream historical narratives. Many history podcasters strive to shed light on lesser-known events, figures, or perspectives that challenge conventional historical narratives. These podcasts provide an opportunity to delve into controversial topics, such as controversial leaders, political movements, or historical debates. By doing so, history podcasts contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the past and encourage critical thinking and exploration beyond commonly discussed historical events.