History Podcasts
Ranked by chart position, with free AI-powered daily summaries on every show.
Showing 1–100 of 1,468 podcasts
The Team House
Deep-dive conversations on national security with special operations veterans, intelligence professionals, and frontline reporters.
#2
The Rest Is History
Historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook analyze major historical events and figures with narrative depth and scholarly insight.
#3
World War II with Tom Hanks
A narrative history of World War II exploring its causes, global battles, and lasting impact through Tom Hanks' perspective.
#4
American Scandal
A deep dive into infamous American scandals, exploring the lies, corruption, and ambition behind the fall of powerful figures.
#5
History That Doesn't Suck
A bi-weekly podcast delivering well-researched, engaging stories from American history.
#6
The Ancients
Explores ancient history through expert interviews, covering topics from Neolithic Britain to the fall of Rome.
#7
American History Tellers
Pivotal moments in American history are explored through narrative storytelling, revealing their impact on the nation and modern life.
#8
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
A dramatic, narrative-driven exploration of historical events and figures through unconventional, thought-provoking questions.
#9
Lore
Dark historical tales blending folklore, mystery, and real events to reveal the eerie side of the past.
#10
You're Wrong About
A journalist reexamines people and events misunderstood or misrepresented in history.
#11
Throughline
A history podcast that explores how past events and figures shaped the present, using immersive storytelling and sound.
#12
The Rest Is Classified
Former CIA analyst David McCloskey and journalist Gordon Corera examine real espionage cases and intelligence operations from the Cold War to present.
#13
The American West
Stories of Old West gunfighters like Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, and John Wesley Hardin reveal the violent reality of America's frontier.
#14
You're Dead to Me
A comedian and historian explore historical figures, events, and myths with humor and accuracy.
#15
Gone Medieval
Explores medieval history across Europe and beyond, uncovering lost stories of people, politics, religion, and myths.
#16
Short History Of...
Each episode examines a significant moment or figure in history, spanning ancient to modern times.
#17
Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat
Unexplained historical events are investigated as unresolved mysteries shaped by gaps in knowledge, technology, and record-keeping.
#18
History Daily
A daily history podcast that explores pivotal events that happened on each day, told through immersive storytelling.
#19
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Examines the decline of historical civilizations, exploring common causes, collapse patterns, and lived experiences during their fall.
#20
John Kiriakou's Dead Drop
A former CIA officer explores the psychology and realities of espionage through personal experience and analysis.
#21
Dan Snow's History Hit
Dan Snow visits historic sites worldwide to explore the stories behind pivotal events, figures, and monuments.
#22
Sleepy History
Calming narrations of historical events and mysteries designed to help listeners relax and fall asleep.
#23
In Our Time
Explores pivotal ideas, figures, and discoveries across history, science, philosophy, and culture through expert discussions.
#24
Conspiracy Theories
Examines conspiracy theories surrounding major historical events and cultural phenomena, exploring their origins and influence.
#25
Empire: World History
William Dalrymple and Anita Anand examine the rise and fall of empires throughout world history and their lasting global impact.
#26
Everything Everywhere Daily
A daily podcast delivering concise, fact-based stories on history, science, geography, and culture from around the world.
#27
Stuff You Missed in History Class
Two hosts explore overlooked and unusual historical events and figures with detailed storytelling and research.
#28
American History Hit
Examines key events in American history, from colonial conflicts to civil rights, through expert interviews and detailed storytelling.
#29
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Historians explore eerie, strange, and dark historical events, from hauntings and witch trials to UFOs and infamous crimes.
#30
Real Dictators
Explores the lives and regimes of history's most notorious dictators through firsthand accounts and historical analysis.
#31
HISTORY This Week
A weekly look at pivotal historical events and the people behind them, famous or forgotten, who shaped the world.
#32
Revolutions
A fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247, told in the style of a real historical analysis.
#33
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
A sex historian explores intimate stories from the past, revealing how sex, scandal, and societal norms have evolved across centuries.
#34
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
True stories of human error, catastrophes, and fiascos that reveal how people go wrong and what we can learn from their mistakes.
#35
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#36
The Spy Who
Real spy stories from intelligence operatives who risked everything in high-stakes missions for national or personal interests.
#37
Noble Blood
Delves into the lives of history’s most notorious royals, from tyrants and murderers to the tragic and doomed.
#38
The History of Rome
A weekly podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire from its legendary origins to the fall of the Western Empire.
#39
Ask Haviv Anything
A history podcast shaped by listener questions, covering wars, identity, and cultural topics with a mix of serious and light discussion.
#40
Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes
A true crime podcast examining cults, conspiracies, and criminal cover-ups through cases fueled by belief, fear, and manipulation.
#41
Not Just the Tudors
Explores diverse historical topics from the Tudors to global empires, featuring expert historians uncovering stories of the past.
#42
British Scandal
Examines British political and social scandals, focusing on power, accountability, and the people behind historic events.
#43
HistoryExtra podcast
Covers global history from ancient to modern times through expert interviews on events, figures, and eras.
#44
Real Survival Stories
Ordinary people recount real experiences surviving extreme situations in the wilderness and at sea.
#45
Zero Hour: A History of 9/11
David de Sola
#46
Legends of the Old West
Stories of legendary outlaws, lawmen, and pivotal events that defined the American Old West.
#47
The Art Bell Archive
A chronological archive of Art Bell's radio show episodes, updated daily.
#48
Long Shadow
Reexamines pivotal U.S. historical events through in-depth narrative storytelling.
#49
Dark History
Reveals dark, overlooked historical events like tyrannical rulers and corporate crimes that were omitted from mainstream education.
#50
Calm History - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & Relaxation
Historical narratives told calmly for bedtime listening, covering events and figures from ancient civilizations to modern times.
#51
Forever Ago
Explores the surprising history behind everyday things, from ice cream to video games, making the past engaging for all ages.
#52
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
A comedian and historian explore World War II through detailed analysis, personal stories, and dark humor.
#53
History Unplugged Podcast
Features interviews with history authors and answers to listener questions on a wide range of historical topics.
#54
Slow Burn
Examines pivotal political and cultural moments in American history through archival audio and firsthand accounts.
#55
The History of English Podcast
A podcast about the spoken history of the English language as it became a global language.
#56
This is History: A Dynasty to Die For
The Tudor dynasty's rise begins with Henry VII seizing the throne in 1485, sparking decades of power struggles, religious change, and royal intrigue.
#57
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
Two short tales per episode explore the unbelievable, unsettling, and bizarre from history's forgotten corners.
#58
Ridiculous History
Explores bizarre and absurd stories from human history with a mix of humor and historical insight.
#59
Beyond Mount Rushmore
Examines obscure U.S. presidential histories, including forgotten scandals, strange executive orders, and little-known historical events.
#60
Ancient Civilisations
Explores the history, people, and achievements of ancient civilizations through narrative storytelling.
#61
Catholic Saints
Examines the lives of Catholic saints through scholarly interviews, focusing on their spiritual significance and historical impact.
#62
Hot History
Ainslie Harvey
#63
پادکست رخ
داستان زندگی افرادی که در تاریخ ایران و جهان تأثیرگذار بودهاند.
#64
9/11 Stories: Remembering September 11th, 2001
Q104.3 (WAXQ-FM)
#65
Cement City
Explores family legends through guest stories and historical investigations to uncover the truth behind generational tales.
#66
Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
A Bible scholar and host explore textual variations in the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and early Christian history.
#67
Real Vikings
Explores the true history of the Viking Age, separating myth from reality through stories of explorers, warriors, and rulers.
#68
Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
Revolutions, rebellions, and resistance movements throughout history, told through the stories of the people who lived them.
#69
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold
Retells Greek and Roman myths with sarcasm and modern flair, exploring gods, heroes, and monsters every week.
#70
School of War
Discussions with military leaders, policymakers, and historians on the strategy, history, and consequences of war.
#71
This Land
Rebecca Nagle investigates how conservative forces exploit Native children to undermine tribal sovereignty and advance political goals.
#72
Infamous America
True crime stories from America's history, covering assassins, gangsters, scandals, and unsolved mysteries.
#73
Master Plan
A journalist investigates a 50-year conspiracy by wealthy elites to undermine U.S. democracy and legalize political corruption.
#74
AREA52 - DEBRIEFED With Chris Ramsay
Explores UFOs, psychic phenomena, and government whistleblowers through weekly discussions and guest interviews.
#75
Ridiculous Crime
Outlandish true crime stories focused on absurd heists, cons, and criminal antics with minimal violence.
#76
The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast
Explores the lives of remarkable women throughout history with in-depth research and engaging storytelling.
#77
The Bowery Boys: New York City History
Explores 400 years of New York City's history through stories of iconic and overlooked figures who shaped the city and the nation.
#78
The WallBuilders Show
Examines current issues through biblical, historical, and constitutional viewpoints with insights from experts and public figures.
#79
HOLLYWOODLAND
Explores the intersection of Hollywood and true crime through the lives of celebrities affected by murder, scandal, and conspiracy.
#80
The History Podcast
Two men from Nottingham find themselves on opposing sides of the conflict in Ukraine.
#81
The Martyr Made Podcast
Darryl Cooper
#82
Redacted History
Uncover hidden and censored stories of people overlooked by mainstream history.
#83
Dark Histories
Unsolved crimes, historical mysteries, and unexplained phenomena explored through narrative storytelling.
#84
Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast
Examines historical crimes and criminals through interviews with experts, covering figures like serial killers and gangsters with factual detail.
#85
This Guy Sucked
Historian Dr. Claire Aubin and guest experts critique infamous and overlooked historical figures each week.
#86
Who Did What Now
Katie Charlwood explores intriguing historical figures, places, and events to reveal the fascinating stories behind the past.
#87
American Revolution Podcast
Explores the events of the American Revolution from beginning to end, with supplemental maps, images, and resources available on its blog.
#88
Irish History Podcast
Explores key events in Irish history through detailed, character-driven storytelling from the Norman invasion to the 20th century.
#89
The British History Podcast
A narrative exploration of British history focused on the lives, motivations, and personal stories of the people who shaped the nation.
#90
Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order
Examines the U.S. internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, the forces behind it, and the fight to end it.
#91
Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra
A historical investigation traces a Nazi spy scandal and its parallels to modern far-right movements in American politics.
Letters from an American
Historical analysis of current political events through the lens of American history.
Sword and Scale
A true crime podcast that uses raw audio evidence to explore violent crimes and the criminal justice system’s response.
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Casefile Presents
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
A Catholic priest guides listeners through the entire Bible in a year, with daily commentary, reflection, and context on salvation history.
Radiolab
Explores complex questions through investigative journalism, blending science, history, and human stories with innovative sound design.
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
A collection of short, mysterious stories and enlightening conversations exploring history, people, and ideas with curiosity and wit.
Behind the Bastards
Explores the twisted lives and bizarre realities of history’s most notorious figures, from dictators to dangerous extremists.
Expanded Perspectives
Explores ancient history, alternative theories, cryptozoology, UFOs, and paranormal mysteries through research and expert interviews.
Gastropod
Explores the science and history behind food and farming, from ancient feasts to modern aquaculture and everything in between.