Top 13 American History Podcasts

abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast guides listeners through immersive audio fantasies, recreating host Blake Pfeil’s experiences exploring abandoned spaces across the United States and around the world. Along the way, the show asks critical questions about American history and culture, community, economics, the environment, and mental health while encouraging folks to activate their imaginations as a tool for healing.

• Winner: Signal Awards (2024 - Best Experimental Podcast, Best Indie Podcast, Most Innovative Listening Experience, Best Writing of an Individual Episode)
• Nominee: UK Press Gazette Future of Media Awards (2024 - Regional Podcast of the Year), Ambie Awards (2024 - Best Indie Podcast)

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Welcome to Unsinkable, a podcast that started as a intense look at the cultural history of Titanic and its era but has evolved into a look at the untold stories that our history is laden with: women, people of color, families that have spoken up and lived out loud to leave a legacy we cannot ignore. The past is present and the future. We cannot make the mistakes of our ancestors.

Discover the Untold Stories of Black History with Black Washed History

Explore the hidden history of Black culture and uncover the untold stories that have shaped the world with Black Washed History—a podcast that goes beyond the usual narratives to explore forgotten history, trailblazing historical figures, and groundbreaking cultural milestones. Formerly known as The Coin: Black History on the Other Side, this podcast reveals the lesser-known chapters of Black history that deserve recognition and celebration.

While many know about 1619, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Black Panther Party, there is so much more to discover. From the achievements of Black leaders and innovators to the rich cultural history of the African diaspora, Black Washed Historydeepens your understanding of the past and its impact on modern society.

This is not just another boring history lesson—it’s a journey into the dynamic and diverse narratives that shaped the world. Through captivating storytelling, we bring Black history to life*\ in ways that are both educational and inspiring.

This podcast is for you if you:

Love exploring untold historical stories.

Want to connect with Black culture and build a deeper appreciation for its global influence.

Believe in education beyond the classroom and want to uncover forgotten heroes and hidden achievements.

Did you know that Isaac Murphy, a Black jockey, was one of the greatest in American history? Or that Black women once ruled powerful African kingdoms? While the U.S. has yet to see a female president, Black history is filled with pioneering leaders who reshaped the world. If these stories are new to you, now is the time to expand your knowledge and challenge what you thought you knew about history.

Why Listen to Black Washed History?

-Masterclass-Style Series: Deep dives into key figures, events, and eras, such as Black innovators and revolutionary movements.

Creative Historical Fiction: Reimagine the past with storytelling that brings history to life.

Cultural Education: Gain a fresh perspective on Black identity and its global influence.

Produced by Historians Connect, Black Washed History is your gateway to exploring hidden narratives and building a deeper connection to the rich tapestry of Black history. This podcast challenges perspectives and inspires listeners to see history in a whole new light.

Want more?

Immerse yourself further by subscribing to our weekly short history series on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@historiansconnect760?si=-p0m22AXD64uQ7YR

Visit [www.historiansconnect.org](http://www.historiansconnect.org) to join the conversation and access even more history content.

Black Washed History: Where every story matters and every listener discovers something new. Subscribe now and become part of the journey to uncover Black history like never before!

This is the stuff they never taught us in history class.

Ever wonder why famous historical figures like Aaron Burr, George McClellan, Douglas MacArthur, Cato the Younger, Julius Caesar, and many others fell from the great heights to which they had ascended to end up in death or disgrace?

History's Trainwrecks explores the self-destructive tendencies of historical figures who lose everything even when the prize of a lifetime is in reach, often costing them a treasured place in history.

History is full of trainwrecks, and we can’t look away.

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Have You Heard This One? is a sound-rich music anthology series dedicated to telling the stories of overlooked artists, fascinating characters, under-represented voices, funny moments, important events, forgotten chapters of history, and some of the greatest music stories seldom told. Each episode is hosted by a different journalist taking listeners on a deep dive into the heart of music and fandom.

Produced by an all-woman team, the stories range from epic to hilarious, poignant to shocking or downright strange. Whether told in one episode or over the span of a few, each story will leave you asking your friends, “Have You Heard This One?"

The Presidency Podcast aims to cover the complete life of every American president. This includes their childhood, life before their presidency, election, time in office, and subsequent legacy. The goal is to give the listener a total understanding of all the presidents and to tell American history indirectly along the way.

Email us with comments or questions: [email protected]

Support the Show!

-https://www.patreon.com/thepresidencypodcast

-https://thepresidencypodcast.creator-spring.com

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Emmy-winning actor and Broadway legend André de Shields narrates Making..., an original podcast from The HISTORY® Channel. Each season takes listeners inside the lives of history’s greatest figures and examines the events that forged these legends.

Making Teddy takes you inside the life of a man who went from the big city to life on the frontier, from leading a cavalry unit in the Spanish-American War to leading the entire country from the White House. Each episode will bring together leading historians, authors and journalists to paint in vivid detail the forces that shaped Theodore Roosevelt into the pioneer he would become.

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What does liberty mean to you? Diane von Furstenberg narrates this groundbreaking, limited-series podcast about the often untold stories behind one of the world’s most famous landmarks: the Statue of Liberty. Listen as the sounds of history come to life through the fascinating stories told by historians Alan Kraut and Barry Moreno, and park ranger Melissa Magnuson-Cannady. You’ll learn about the Statue’s evolving meaning, how Joseph Pulitzer saved it from abandon, and how Lady Liberty stirs conversation and controversy. Raising the Torch is a production of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation in partnership with FRQNCY Media.

History Mixtapes explores how music and history intertwine. We will explore how the past can come alive by using music as a primary source, but also think about how listening to music and musical exploration can help us see the past through different lenses and lead us into new ways of connecting. We all tell stories with music: in playlists or mix tapes or other myriad mechanisms. And no one puts their story -- or the past's story -- to the same soundtrack.

Revere House Radio brings you all things Revere House, from the true story of Paul Revere's midnight ride to lesser-known Revere family history, author interviews, and more! Season 4 is coming in spring 2025.

Hosts Dusty Wilson and Oona O'Leary meet up fortnightly to chat about third parties, fringe candidates, and generally weird American electoral history.

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Texas History for Kids will share some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history. 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. New episodes come out every Monday.

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From six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner, and based on his groundbreaking multimedia book, “We Interrupt This Broadcast,” comes a 12-episode, audio docu-series hosted by broadcast legend Bill Kurtis, and narrated by NBC’s Brian Williams. Each episode unfolds with the brisk pace and tone of a thriller while presenting an in-depth look into the reporting of, and reaction to, the extraordinary events that became the benchmarks of the American story. It is said that “breaking news” is the first draft of history. “We Interrupt This Broadcast” marks the first time the stories of these historical broadcast news events are told exclusively by the broadcasters and TV journalists whose work created those drafts in real-time.

Credits

Hosted by Bill Kurtis & Narrated by Brian Williams

Created, produced and directed by Joe Garner

Written by Mark Rowland, Brian Williams, Colin Madine, and Joe Garner

Sound engineering and design by Paul Bahr, Peachtree Sound

Additional audio engineering provided by Beowulf Rochlen, Two Squared Media Productions

Website and graphics designed by George Vasilopoulos, 921 Associates

Executive Producers are Brian Williams, Ron Hartenbaum, Scott Calka, and Joe Garner

A very special thank you to Donna LaPietra and Diane Anello

A Production of i4 Media Ventures, LLC

www.weinterruptthisbroadcast.org

24 Hours After, an original podcast from The HISTORY® Channel, takes listeners on a deep dive into the immediate aftermath of critical moments that reshaped the world. Each season, we will experience one of these key events with immersive sound design, to put us behind the eyes and ears of those who were there and learn how their minute-by-minute decisions rippled into the future. Hosted by historian Steve Gillon, we speak to experts, authors, and eyewitnesses to paint a full picture of each turning point in history.

24 Hours After: The JFK Assassination (season one) will unpack this unforgettable incident with unprecedented detail. We'll hear from the Secret Service agent who jumped on Kennedy's car after the shots were fired, a White House pool reporter who chased JFK's car to the hospital and saw his successor sworn in, as well as from numerous scholars who shed a light on often overlooked details from this story. Each episode puts us into the minds of one key player—Jackie Kennedy, Lee Harvey Oswald, Lyndon Johnson, and more—to experience this tragedy as it happened and understand how history unfolded from their actions.

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Discover the untold stories hidden in your own backyard with Hometown History. We bring to life the forgotten events and local legends that never made it into the textbooks. Each episode uncovers the mysteries and pivotal moments that shaped small towns across the nation. Join us as we delve deep into the past to reveal the history you didn't know existed. Let's explore the hidden chapters of history, one hometown at a time.

abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast guides listeners through immersive audio fantasies, recreating host Blake Pfeil’s experiences exploring abandoned spaces across the United States and around the world. Along the way, the show asks critical questions about American history and culture, community, economics, the environment, and mental health while encouraging folks to activate their imaginations as a tool for healing.

• Winner: Signal Awards (2024 - Best Experimental Podcast, Best Indie Podcast, Most Innovative Listening Experience, Best Writing of an Individual Episode)
• Nominee: UK Press Gazette Future of Media Awards (2024 - Regional Podcast of the Year), Ambie Awards (2024 - Best Indie Podcast)

To learn more, visit www.allamericanruins.com.

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The "Rally on the Colors" Podcast is the Official Podcast of the Gettysburg Guard, a non profit Honor Guard, with a specific focus on honoring and remembering the sacrifice of all of those who have fought and died for this great Nation, with a specific focus on the American Civil War. The ROTC Podcast provides a platform for the Gettysburg Guard to make its generational commitment to remembering, honoring, preserving and educating. The ROTC Podcast will build a foundational educational background to better provide listeners with an intimate understanding of the individual stories of the soldiers as they are told through the subsequent episodes.

The history and how-to of American labor, from 1619 to tomorrow's headlines. Starting with the Jamestown strike (as the White Lion landed), this podcast will cover American labor history in its advances, setbacks, triumphs, and shames, interspersed with labor theory and practice for making labor history of your own.

Solidarity forever, friends!

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