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The Rest Is History

Two historians explore pivotal moments in world history, from ancient empires to modern conflicts, with detailed storytelling and analysis.

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The Team House

Deep-dive conversations on national security with special operations veterans, intelligence professionals, and frontline reporters.

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The Ancients

Explores ancient history through interviews with historians and archaeologists, covering topics from Neolithic times to the fall of Rome.

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John Kiriakou's Dead Drop

A former CIA officer explores the psychology and moral complexities of espionage through personal experience and analysis.

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American Scandal

A deep dive into infamous American scandals, exploring the lies, corruption, and ambition behind the fall of powerful figures.

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Dan Snow's History Hit

A historian explores pivotal moments in world history, from ancient monuments to famous battles and influential figures.

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American History Tellers

Pivotal moments in American history are explored through narrative storytelling, revealing their impact on the nation and modern life.

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History That Doesn't Suck

A bi-weekly podcast delivering well-researched, engaging stories from American history.

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Lore

Dark historical tales blending folklore, mystery, and real events to reveal the eerie side of the past.

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Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

A dramatic, narrative-driven exploration of historical events and figures through unconventional, thought-provoking questions.

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Short History Of...

A weekly exploration of history's most remarkable moments and figures, from ancient civilizations to pivotal events.

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Throughline

Reveals the historical roots of current events through immersive storytelling and deep dives into pivotal moments across time.

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Sleepy History

Calming narrations of historical events and figures designed to help listeners relax and fall asleep.

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History Daily

A daily history podcast that explores pivotal events that happened on each day, told through immersive storytelling.

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Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

A daily podcast delivering concise, fact-based stories on history, science, geography, and culture from around the world.

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Stuff You Missed in History Class

Two hosts explore overlooked and unusual historical events and figures with detailed storytelling and research.

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Revolutions

A fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247, told in the style of a real historical analysis.

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Gone Medieval

Explores medieval history across Europe and beyond, from Viking ships to royal scandals and everyday life.

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Empire: World History

Historians William Dalrymple and Anita Anand examine the rise and fall of empires and their impact on world history.

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American History Hit

Examines key events in American history through expert interviews and narrative storytelling.

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You're Wrong About

A journalist reexamines people and events misunderstood or misrepresented in history.

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The Rest Is Classified

A deep dive into real spy operations, intelligence agencies, and covert global events from the Cold War to today.

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British Scandal

Examines British political and social scandals, focusing on power, accountability, and the people behind historic events.

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HISTORY This Week

Each week, uncover pivotal historical moments and the people behind them—famous or forgotten—that shaped the modern world.

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In Our Time

Hosted by Misha Glenny, this BBC Radio 4 series examines major historical, cultural, scientific, and philosophical topics with academic experts.

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Not Just the Tudors

Historian Suzannah Lipscomb explores diverse historical topics with expert guests, from the Tudors to global empires and cultural figures.

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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.

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After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

Explores historical mysteries, paranormal events, and dark folklore through stories of hauntings, conspiracies, and unexplained phenomena.

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Fall of Civilizations Podcast

Examines the decline of historical civilizations, exploring common causes, collapse patterns, and lived experiences during their fall.

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Our Ancestors Were Messy

Explores the lives and scandals of Black Americans in the pre-Civil Rights Era through historical gossip and personal stories.

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THIS IS HISTORY — A DYNASTY TO DIE FOR

Henry VI’s troubled reign and the collapse of English power in France spark the Wars of the Roses.

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Conspiracy Theories

Examines conspiracy theories surrounding major historical events and cultural phenomena, exploring their origins and influence.

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HistoryExtra podcast

Explores global history through expert interviews, covering famous figures, pivotal events, and new research from ancient to modern times.

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Real Survival Stories

True stories of ordinary people surviving extreme situations like being stranded in deserts, lost in jungles, or shipwrecked at sea.

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Ask Haviv Anything

A history podcast shaped by listener questions, covering wars, identity, and cultural topics with a mix of serious and light discussion.

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Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

A sex historian explores intimate stories and scandals from different eras, revealing how sexuality and society have evolved over time.

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